Organize This! Chronic Disorganization - Possible Symptom of a Medical Condition

By Stephanie Calahan (Calahan Solutions, Inc)

"I must be going crazy!" stated "Bob" a few days ago.  His frustration was apparent and he stated he was desperate.  Although he was extremely bright, he just could not get out of the bad habits that he had developed in his office.  After talking with him for a while he told us that he thought he was helpless, but wanted advice from a professional. He is not "going crazy."  We talked for a while and together determined that he met the initial definition of a Chronically Disorganized individual. 

What is Chronic Disorganization

Chronic Disorganization (CD) has three distinct features according to the Institute for Challenging Disorganization.

• the persistence of severe disorganization over a long period of time;
• a daily undermining of one's quality of life by disorganization; and
• a history of failed self-help efforts.

Medical Conditions that Can Impact Your Ability to Organize

There are numerous medical conditions that can contribute to chronic disorganization:

Anxiety Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression

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