EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 1H 40M
#112 Executive function, executive dysfunction and hoarding with Dr Jan Eppingstall
from That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding · host That Hoarder
Subscribe to the podcast Today, Dr. Jan Eppingstall is here to shed light on the connection between executive function, executive dysfunction, and hoarding behaviour. We explore how executive function impacts our ability to organise and declutter our living spaces and uncover the challenges individuals face when it comes to decision-making, mental flexibility, and working memory. We'll also discuss strategies for improving executive function and overcoming the obstacles that hoarding behaviour presents. Depression and health conditions can impair focus Nervous shutdown and self-compassion during stress Trick yourself into starting Network atrophies when not engaged Issue with sticking to tasks due to desire for novelty Reducing food shops, using what's in cupboards Procrastination hinders progress, but changing behaviours helps Mental flexibility essential Flexible thinking in shopping, problem solving, creativity Executive dysfunction hinders organisation; hoarding makes it harder Lack of experience in decision-making, cutting corners Perspective and help are important when organising Lack of space hinders planning Executive functions affects losing things Fear of loss worsens clutter See-through boxes and labels Mindset affects executive function, self-care is crucial Many conditions cause brain fog and difficulty focusing Understanding our executive functions helps us manage stress, improve awareness, and leverage strengths Reflection can inform future behaviour Nervous system shuts down, could be triggered by dissociation Engaging in tasks helps people focus and enter a flow state Perfectionism = rigid thinking, efforts towards being more flexible Trying to organise a hoard is destined to fail Can we reassure ourselves when we put things away? Minimise visual distractions, motivation to improve surroundings Take care of your mind, believe in yourself, and prioritie self-care for better executive function Is difficulty organising due to executive function issues or the sheer quantity of items? Difficulty getting rid of things once they are brought into the home due to the endowment effect Suggestions for improving working memory through mental maths and storytelling memory games Identifying triggers and strategies for preventing or dealing with shutdowns Practicing self-compassion and reducing stress for better action-taking Introduction of the task positive network (TPN) and flow state during tasks Downsides of hyperfocus and its impact on cognitive attention Weakening or atrophy of the TPN due to lack of exercise How depression, autoimmune diseases, and long COVID can impact executive functioning Unique perception and organization of belongings for individuals on the autism spectrum Planning skills and lack of space as potential barriers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Subscribe to the podcastToday, Dr. Jan Eppingstall is here to shed light on the connection between executive function, executive dysfunction, and hoarding behaviour. We explore how executive function impacts our ability to organise and declutter our living spaces and uncover the challenges individuals face when it comes to decision-making, mental flexibility, and working memory. We'll also discuss strategies for improving executive function and overcoming the obstacles that hoarding behaviour presents. Depression and health conditions can impair focusNervous shutdown and self-compassion during stressTrick yourself into startingNetwork atrophies when not engagedIssue with sticking to tasks due to desire for noveltyReducing food shops, using what's in cupboardsProcrastination hinders progress, but changing behaviours helpsMental flexibility essentialFlexible thinking in shopping, problem solving, creativityExecutive dysfunction hinders organisation; hoarding makes it harderLack of experience in decision-making, cutting cornersPerspective and help are important when organisingLack of space hinders planningExecutive functions affects losing thingsFear of loss worsens clutterSee-through boxes and labelsMindset affects executive function, self-care is crucialMany conditions cause brain fog and difficulty focusingUnderstanding our executive functions helps us manage stress, improve awareness, and leverage strengthsReflection can inform future behaviourNervous system shuts down, could be triggered by dissociationEngaging in tasks helps people focus and enter a flow statePerfectionism = rigid thinking, efforts towards being more flexibleTrying to organise a hoard is destined to failCan we reassure ourselves when we put things away?Minimise visual distractions, motivation to improve surroundingsTake care of your mind, believe in yourself, and prioritie self-care for better executive functionIs difficulty organising due to executive function issues or the sheer quantity of items?Difficulty getting rid of things once they are brought into the home due to the endowment effectSuggestions for improving working memory through mental maths and storytelling memory gamesIdentifying triggers and strategies for preventing or dealing with shutdownsPracticing self-compassion and reducing stress for better action-takingIntroduction of the task positive network (TPN) and flow state during tasksDownsides of hyperfocus and its impact on cognitive attentionWeakening or atrophy of the TPN due to lack of exerciseHow depression, autoimmune diseases, and long COVID can impact executive functioningUnique perception and organization of belongings for individuals on the autism spectrumPlanning skills and lack of space as potential barriers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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