TABLE 5.

Physical issues of procrastination.

Theme	Subthemes	Characteristics	Example
Stress and anxiety
	Tension	Feeling tensed around your shoulders, neck, and back	“Physical signs of anxiety with headaches, tensions in my neck and shoulders, and difficulties relaxing.”
	Pain	Bruxism, muscular pain, headaches, and migraine	“Pain in my back and neck when I have to study long hours before an exam, which I’ve procrastinated.”
	Sickness	Nausea, dizziness, and shudders	“Dizziness, inertia, and brain fog.”
	Stomach	Increased or decreased appetite, stomach aches, and diarrhea	“Lack of appetite, followed by periods of overindulgence.”
	Sleep and rest	Insomnia, tiredness, and restlessness	“Difficulties sleeping. I wake up at night several times and am unable to go back to sleep.”
	Other	Worsening of an underlying condition (e.g., eczema or irritable bowel syndrome) or other symptoms (e.g., biting your nails)	“Mostly stomach issues. I was diagnosed with IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] when I was 17. Always get an upset stomach when I’m stressed out over tasks or when I’m stressed out in general.”