09-02-2017, 06:55 PM
(08-31-2017, 12:37 PM)yellowdog Wrote: Hi
I am not depressed but I have days when I simply don't wish to get out of bed and only do so to feed my cat, in only work 4 months a year.
The days when I don't work I struggle to get out of bed, then I feel bad for my laziness.
in short, is this laziness or depression.
It causes me distress as I wish I could jump out of bed and have motivation.
I do have things to do, I have hobbies, I volunteer at 2 places and always pop in on a neighbour.
I also have to take care an elderly parent.
my doctor says I am not depressed, and I don't fancy taking AD, but he did say that I could give them a try.
Anyone else relate?
I know it tough, but you have to force yourself to do things. Start off small by engaging in one of your hobbies. I know if I wake up and jump on the internet first thing in the morning I find it hard to get motivated. So I'll typically write a list of the things I need to do and the things I'd like to do. Cross them off as they are completed, you'd be surprised how good it feels to cross those jobs off that you've been putting off for too long. Don't beat yourself up if you don't get all of the items off, try a little harder the next day. Treat it like a reverse taper, slowly build and add things to your routine.