Abulia is a total absence or loss of will, that is, a complete disinterest in any goal, achievement or activity. It is considered a form of will disorder, of radical or extreme apathy, which manifests itself as a set of symptoms of some physical or mental pathology.
What is avolition and how does it originate?
Although, avolition can arise from physical discomfort, due to some discomfort or trauma caused by an accident or injury to the basal ganglia or the front part of the brain (areas that have been especially related to the human will). , apathy is most frequently analyzed as a symptom of some mental illness, associated with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, among others.
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All human acts, according to psychological theory, would fall into one of the three dimensions or types of actions: instinctive, automatic or voluntary. The actions carried out by the abulic person They usually fall into the first two types of action, that is, they act automatically or instinctively.but in the absence of the true will to action.
Avolition does not imply that the subject does not carry out any activity, but rather that those that are carried out are carried out in an automated or instinctive manner, without the will process actually operating.
What do we understand by will?
In psychology it has been proposed that The will process is generally escalated in five stages., and that, when the different stages thereof are not met, an act is not necessarily considered “voluntary.” These stages are the following:
- Trend: It is understood as a specific inclination or interest whose objective is not fully conscious or determined.
- Desire: intervention of consciousness on the tendency, where awareness is raised and action is planned.
- Deliberation: decision making is evaluated.
- Decision: the main motivations for or against the action are adopted.
- Action: where the act is executed (or not).
The abuliaas disturbance either will disorderis part of a type of alterations called “of the implicit action”, where, as mentioned, the acts automated and instinctive They are those that operate or predominate over time.
Common behaviors or attitudes of avolition:
- introversion
- conformism and passivity extreme
- Delayed emotional responses or null in the face of all types of stimuli
- Fatigue chronic
- lack of enthusiasm constant
- Absence of spontaneity
- Complete absence of future projection
- Disinterest widespread
The abulia It is related to other types of will disorders or states prior to avolition such as compulsive acts, hyperbulia, hypobulida either normobulia. Likewise, it can present as a symptom of major disorders of depression or schizophrenia. For this reason, it is important, as in any other diagnosis, an exhaustive analysis and psychological examination to determine the causes and origins of the alteration in will, Whether or not it is a case of avolition and how it should be treated.
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Is it possible to treat abulia?
Yeah, avolition can be treated. Like therapy in cases of depression or anxiety, it is important to know that it can be treated and that seeking help from a qualified professional is the right thing to do. It is also worth remembering thatAs with any other psychological treatment, what is really relevant is that the type of therapy is functional with a certain patient, for which cognitive restructuring or systemic or other therapies may be chosen. It is advisable, in any case, to consult with an expert psychologist or psychiatrist. Call us or write to us via WhatsApp at 3330333588.
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