laziness?

Sigma · 09-11-2009, 06:51 PM

I didn't go to work or to dance class today, I spent most of the day in bed, not even sleeping but just lying there. I come up with all sorts of excuses for myself, the new meds, that I need to rest, but they're just excuses. I could have gone & didn't...

I have so little energy or motivation, is that laziness? :(

PassedExpectations · 09-11-2009, 07:25 PM

I don't know if its laziness exactly... sounds kinda like you're just not able to motivate yourself right now... do you know why?

Sigma · 09-11-2009, 07:29 PM

nothing seems worth looking forward to, its all just more of the same unhappiness

Ami · 09-11-2009, 07:44 PM

Its not laziness.

I think the difference between laziness and unmotivated/lack of energy is lazy people generally can be bothered to do stuff they get pleasure from but not bothered to do assignments or housework. I think its selective.

Can you try setting taking one day at a time, and trying to go to work? Its best to keep your mind occupied.

Also, feeling really tired can be a underlying medical condition like anemia
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hellohefalump · 09-11-2009, 07:52 PM

You sound like me when I'm depressed - a lack of motivation to do anything except lie in bed. Have you been to see anyone about how you're feeling? I find that depression causes lack of motivation, so I stay in bed and avoid stuff, and then it's a vicious circle because it becomes even harder to do things then.

sherlock holmes · 09-11-2009, 07:57 PM

It sounds like you're feeling depressed, or very low. It's not laziness.

Sigma · 10-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Thanks everyone

I've started some new ADs and they always wipe me out (worse than the depression they're supposed to 'fix')

One day at a time

Went to work today, by the end of the morning I could cheerfully have blown the whole place up & everyone in it, but quite a nice afternoon so I'm feeling calmer. Off to see the psychologist now, which could go either way...

but thanks your answers, I feel less alone with it