Anti-motivation

[Steel Maiden]

They say its part of my illness (paranoid schizophrenia)...

I've lost motivation to do anything, even replying to my PMs on RYL or going out to buy milk.

I just sit in front of the computer, watching films.

I have no energy and motivation. I have so much to do, yet I can't get myself out of this chair or staring at the walls.

I wish so much for a solution to this....its doing my head in.

[roiben]

Hmmm... interesting thread and may keep an eye on it myself.

In my lower moods, like where I am at the moment, I also have motivational issues... depression is a b*gger for that.

Sorry, I can not think of anything useful interms of suggestions... maybe small goals to achieve and treats if you do? Sounds dumb but can work for me on occasion.

*hugs*

Roiben

[judey]

*hugs* that must be horrible not feeling like you want to do anything. have you got a friend or family member that could help motivate you? like maybe sit down and make a plan of things that you are going to try and do for the week and when you might do them and then get someone to encourage you to do them? plan things that you will enjoy or like doing? i'm sure once you've done the things you will get a lot out of them and feel more like doing other things? anyway take care and you can always pm me if you need anything xxx

[Horizon]

Steel, I am sorry this is happening. It must be so incredibly frustrating. Maybe set a goal to do one thing you like, no matter how big or small, a day. Try to force yourself to do it, if you can. Maybe that way you can take small steps to beat this lack of motivation, because at the end of the day you'll be able to sit back and say "well at least I did do something" no matter what it was.

Thinking of you.

[[pretty on the inside]]

Just wanted to say I have much the same problem at the moment, but I don't really have any advice. I think judey's suggestion sounds like a good one. It's often harder to get motivated initially, but once you get started on doing things erhaps it will become easier? Sometimes when you don't feel like doing anything is actually the best time to force yourself to do it (or I find it is, anyway)

Kayl x

[Breeze]

I have very same problems. I make sure I leave the house during day light hours. I have a drop in centre I can go to so that helps.

But at weekends or other bad days I have little plans. Like I only buy pint of milk at time and so I need to go out more to get milk.

I write a list at end of day for things to do. Little things. Hoover lounge for example.
Tell someone you'll get them something. so then you need to go out and get a card or alittle pressie like a keyring for them. Make them a card even.

Set a routine, like a rosta of things to do. Talk to your worker about time management. It may well help.

I have done these things and yes it doesn't always work but it can and does work at times so that can kick start me.

[sherlock holmes]

It would be a good idea as kelpie said to make a daily routine or plan of what you are going to do. You should set yourself a goal a day like going to the shops and getting milk/bread, or going for a fifteen minute walk, or doing some hoovering or something. Then once you've started doing those you can slowly add in more things to your day until you are quite busy and keeping motivated.

Also remember that all of this is part of your recovery and ultimate goal of getting back to Cambridge.

[Steel Maiden]

Wow, thanks for all the fantastic advice. I am going to plan Friday (tomorrow) with my Mum.
Tonight I will watch a film, then continue with painting.

Thanks guys, you're all great!