01/04/2026
Lateness can be a trauma response. Trauma can cause tardiness through nervous system dysregulation (fight/flight/freeze), leading to anxiety, avoidance, time blindness...such as inaccurate time sense, or getting "stuck," making it hard to leave or start tasks, often rooted in past chaotic environments or a subconscious belief of unworthiness, turning time management into a threat response. Procrastination, a form of this avoidance, serves to protect the overwhelmed brain from perceived danger, while also linking to issues like ADHD, PTSD, and complex trauma's impact on executive function and self-worth.
This can be treated by applying CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Trauma Informed Care.
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