for some people, procrastination can be persistent and tremendously disruptive to everyday life. for these individuals, procrastination may be symptomatic of a psychological disorder. procrastination has been linked to a number of negative associations, such as depression, irrational behaviour, low self-esteem, anxiety and neurological disorders such as adhd. others have found relationships with guilt and stress. therefore, it is important for people whose procrastination has become chronic and is perceived to be debilitating to seek out a trained therapist or psychiatrist to investigate whether an underlying mental health issue may be present.