Looking to the future

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Last friday I went to see a psychologist who specialises in autism, I was sent there because of my apparent lack of motivation (in general but primarily in aquiring and holding work). I told him that I often don't see the point in doing things and will only do them if told to by someone I respect, love or feel indebted to.

To my surprise he said it has nothing to do with being demotivated and that it is because of my limited ability to predict the future. By that he meant that I need much more information than others in order to "see" what's coming and my fear of the unpredictable prevents me from participating in coming events that are "out of focus". So I let others lead me, I rely on their foresight because my own is so limited in comparison.

He said this is not uncommon for people on the spectrum, so I'm wondering if others here can relate.

I made a thread about this in The Haven, but thought it would be more appropriate here.

http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt160734.html

You have a depressed unmotivated response, from multiple disappointments due to your autism.

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You have a depressed unmotivated response, from multiple disappointments due to your autism.

$300 thanks