Does anyone else here have depression and no motivation at all?

Question

I used to be a highly motivated person who was always on top of things, but over the years, my depression has become worse and I hardly have enough motivation to even feed myself. It's awful. I used to have so many hopes and dreams, but when you can hardly take care of yourself, those hope and dreams fade away. Anyone else here in the same position? I am 21 and am trying to attend college, in case you were wondering. And nobody understands this lack of motivation…I’m just labeled as a sloth.

P.S. - What really sucks is that I can't take antidepressants anymore because none of them work and I have a heart arrhythmia. Eventually, I was given Adderall which REALLY helped, but it screws with my heart, so no meds for me. Isn't that funny? You finally run into the perfect medication but you can't take it! Life is so cruel.

Answer 1

yes, i'm like that. i sleep 10-12 hrs day, some months 16 hrs. i have no motivation even though i try to tell my self to motivate and set goals but i never take action and feel i have no energy to. here's the weird thing i've had depression for over 10 years and am feeling my best now out of all the years of depression. i've kinda accepted that it's not going to go away fast with postive thinking, nlp etc. (i use to feel hyper trying all those techniques). i'm tired and i let myself rest. alot of me have been taken away emotionally and the energy is not there. i'am probably 5-10x's less successful or make less than i can (i know that for a fact). i just don't want to move. i tell myself tmr. i will be different and motivated but i know i probably won't. sometimes i debate whether i'm a sloth, loser etc, but i know i'm depressed. i think i'm better bc the suicidal feeling is kinda gone and i accept alot more things now. and i'm not angry with people anymore. it just is right now.

Answer 2

I understand what you are saying. I'm unmotivated...but not necessarily depressed. I've been in this funk since I was laid off from my job 3 months ago. The job market is terrible, and I am seriously considering venturing into my own design business. I just can't seem to get enough energy to begin the undertaking. Something must have set you into this mood. What do you think it is? I've read that depression can result from a number of things: recent move, death in the family, break-up, losing a job, health issues, etc. If you think that a change in your life could have caused you to become unmotivated, perhaps you can work from there. Unless you are a complete basket case, I don't believe taking anti depressants is the answer. I find that working out helps A LOT. I know this may sound strange, but I make myself exercise at least 4-5 times a week - even during periods of fatigue and "laziness." I've also been hybernating in my house...but that only makes me feel more unmotivated. I literally have to make myself get in my car and go somewhere. I think that losing my job has drained me emotionally, and that is why I have no motivation.

What do you think is making you unmotivated? Try to find out if there is something that is bothering you. Maybe you are a wrong track in life. You are young...and you have so many choices. I don't know your situation, I am just trying to see if there is a legitimate cause to your problem.

Linda

Answer 3

You're not alone. I can barely take a shower without giving myself a pep talk beforehand. I'm a college dropout with no motivation to get a 'real' job. I have no interest in hobbies and rarely does anything give me pleasure. I'm actually on medication that helps but it only keeps me from killing myself. I get labeled as lazy all the time by people who don't understand depression and anxiety. Are you in therapy? That may be something that could help you even if you can't take meds.

Answer 4

First of all, dont ever pay attention to what people think about you, usually they are wrong. Nobody can judge anybody just for yhe mere reason that none of of are perfect. You need to raise your self steem, when i was 6 years old i was listening to a song, it said that you always gonna find people better than you but also worse!!!! Un derstand that if you dont take care of yourself nobody will, humans are very selfish. I know you most exell something. Be proud of urself and be caky...a little bit, it wont hurt, dont do anything that will make you walk with ur head down. Since you can take meds and i dont think thats good, go do something u will enjoy and will be safe, and pay no mind to people qs long as ur happy.

Answer 5

You should talk to a psychiatrist to help unearth why you are feeling this way. Reasons like parents divorce, death of a close friend, a breakup or abuse by someone can cause depression.

It is best not to rely on medications anyway, for just about anyone. They do not help you address the root cause of your problems. You can also look for alternatives such as massage, homeopathy, acupuncture to gain some balance.

Picking up a new hobby or finding a new meaningful activity can also help.

More ideas about how to deal with depression can be found here
http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Category/Depression/73

Answer 6

I suffer from Depression and adderall also helped me get over the feeling of being blue. I also stopped taking the adderall - unfortunally couldn't afford it anymore. What I did was I starting seeing a therapist (there are many community organizations that offer inexpensive therapy), exercising, and keeping a journal. In my journal I always wrote down everything I was feeling, but at the end I made myself list five great things in my life - things that made me happy, things I am good at, things that make life worth living, things that are beautiful. Sometimes it was hard to list five things, but I made myself search for those things. It really helped me change my thinking. It is now much easier to stop myself from thinking negatively and becoming hopeless.

Answer 7

i have been depressed more than usual lately & my husband is too . i think it has to do somewhat with this time of yr.

i take celexa, have you tried that, they tried me on so many others, + i am bi-polar. so -- it's really hard. i've replace the bulbs in a couple lamps w/the imitation sunlight bulbs , to help w/the depression. & try to go outside & absorb the sunshine a little bit on sunny days.

When i praise the lord, it lifts my spirit & i daily say"i command you satan out of my house in Jesus name". & he hates that, he wants to take my life, already been there.

I love ya , & i've been depressed too ... You're in my prayers. & you pray for me too, okay.?

p.s. watch "Snapped" on Sunday night at 9:30 central, about the Mary Winkler case. & tell me what you think. she got off w/litle time served. this is where i live, & that's the church i came out of. Or if you dont get that channel, it's a storyon ABC & NBC. & she was on Oprah.- eww,& already got a boyfriend.

Answer 8

check out dr. phil mcgraw books and read inspirational books and self helps . also, FOCUS ON POSITIVE THOUGHTS my friend. check out "THE SECRET" by rhonda byrne, It discusses that what you think about the most manifests in you life. good luck. if all else fails join support groups and church groups. read THE BIBLE it is a soothing balm to your mind,body and spirit. go to a psychiatrist or psychologist or counselor.

Answer 9

omg! i'm so sorry :( i hv depression and i think i know how u feel but its not as bad as before cuz i'm taking meds /= i dno wat to say, do u talk to a psychologist? um ya /= i guess just try to fill ur life with as much of the good things as possible? gl!

Answer 10

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