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Is somebody ever completely demotivated with everything? How do you deal with it? (sh.itjust.works)
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Occasionally I have these days where I don't feel like doing work or chores. So I'm thinking, why not just enjoy myself, do something that interests me?

But then I don't find any motivation to do anything really. Not even the things I normally enjoy very much.

Typically I would then waste time browsing or watching videos, but that seems to make it worse. How to snap out of this?

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[–] 27 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Depression sucks.

If it just unmotivated, make yourself go out. Set that as a goal. Just to get out of the house. Then work on doing something outside. A short walk , then look for some longer ones and try those.

My wife makes me take the dog on walks once a week and that helps

If it’s more, you might need therapy. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Beyond walking the dog, I hate leaving the house. I can spike a panic attack doing the shopping.

Ymmv

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  • [–] [S] 10 points 2 years ago

    You're spot on. I don't even notice it myself. But during these kind of days, I always just sit at home and do nothing. I like walking actually, but for some reason my motivation for that drops as well and then I don't feel like going outside either. But it always helps, even if I don't feel like it.

    I'd love to have a dog or cat at home, but I don't think I have the financial means at the moment. And I don't want to get one if I don't think I'll be able to take care of it properly.

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