Motivation

[Creamorsugar]

I have chronic depression and anxiety. I can’t seem to get motivated to do anything. I take Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, & Seroquel. I live in a small town & not much to do. All my friends are married. Any ideas for motivation?

[eloradennon0905]

I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I take Effexor for it and it helps to a point. A lot of my friends are also in relationships and it’s hard when you’re not. My advice would be to give online dating a try. Just to see if anyone you like is out there. Find a hobby, I know that sounds silly, but having something constructive to fill your time helps a lot.

[Creamorsugar in reply to eloradennon0905]

I have been online dating for 5 years! It’s just more disappointment added to my life

[erin_c]

Getting motivated is a hard struggle with depression. Maybe you could challenge yourself to take one step outside of your comfort zone, like joining a community group, church small group, exercise class?

[newhope]

Music!! Music has always helped me throughout the years. Even just going on a walk with your earbuds in and taking in the sun and your favorite music.

[DiegoT]

I am having the same problem with motivation. I'm not sure how to get going either. Just know that god loves you always. Maybe try for a small success in something. Keep moving, I agree take a walk outside. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[LJHope]

Hello there....I suffer from panic disorder with agoraphobia, depression and other disorders and when you mention motivation...I can relate. It takes me a good while to prepare myself mentally to just go out to walky dog. I did however find some motivation to get out and about as well as keeping my mind occupied through craft projects, coloring, and refurbishing stuff I have.

I made tons of super cute bookmarks made with everything imagined and then took them to the nearest elementary school.

I sanded and stained my cedar chest to give it some new life and I was motivated enough to get out for supplies. I was given a really cool coloring book and enjoyed it so much I wanted even better paint pens with glitter and that gave me the motivation to get out and about.

My advice is think about who you are... Do you like a challenge? If so, pick something you have never done before and give it a try. I did that with crocheting. That kept my mind busy and challenged.

Do you like to work with your hands..like art...or whatever you have a passion for. You said you enjoyed music. I too love music and recently decided I would decorate my bathroom withusical notes. I found a note stencil and will be painting by hand notes on the walls. I also found musical note border/ trim wall paper.

If I don't stay busy or have a project, I can slip into aanic state or depression pretty quickly so I try to choose projects that will keep my mind busy, as well as entertained and nothing that would be unachievable so I don't feel like I've failed.

Some days I just go online and find ideas I think are cute and then put my twist on them. Right now I'm spray painting Mason jars for the bathroom to put cotton balls etc. in but the top of the jar will have an old fashion type sink knob.

If you love music, I'm thinking you have to have a creative side to you!

Anyway, I hope you find your passion and something in this letter has given you something to work with!

Good luck!

[Creamorsugar in reply to LJHope]

Thank you!