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[KatieMac79]

My name is Katie, this is my first post. I have anxiety and depression, and have been having a hard time lately. I can’t find the motivation to do anything. I’ve gained 30lbs. I procrastinate constantly. I’m hoping maybe there are some words of wisdom here for me.

[Hidden]

What I did o get out of the habit of procastinating was to do one or two small tasks daily. It didn't have to be anything big just as long as I got up and did it. Completing the tasks made me actually feel good because I had got up and done something so I got up and did more.

Eventually when i had almost broke the habit I started to do things that I'd enjoy, so I'd not see it as a task anymore.

I started to do thing that I used to enjoy doing and eventually I broke the habit.

[KatieMac79 in reply to Hidden]

I’ll try it. Thanks

[Hidden in reply to KatieMac79]

It might take a while, it's hard at the begining too.

Good luck KatieMac 🙂

[KatieMac79 in reply to Hidden]

Well I came up with a little workout last night, and although I had to tone it down a little from where I thought i could start, I did actually do it. If I can do that everyday, I’ll be okay. I just need to remember that it’s just as much about my mental health as it is about being in shape.

[KatieMac79 in reply to KatieMac79]

Now for the chores

[Hidden in reply to KatieMac79]

The chores... Oh, have fun with those. 😶

[Hidden in reply to KatieMac79]

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for anxiety.. so you are off to a good start. Just keep going, little bits at a time 🙂

[Marshall64]

Are you on any medication? I have the same problem with motivation. I'm taking Abilify and it helps but it is affecting my sleep. I have been on it for two weeks and hoping that side effect will go away.

[KatieMac79 in reply to Marshall64]

Yes, I’m on abilify and lexapro

[Marshall64 in reply to KatieMac79]

That is what I'm on. 10mg of Lexapro and 5 mg of Abilify.

How long have you been on It?

[KatieMac79 in reply to Marshall64]

I’ve been on the lexapro for almost 2 years, and I just started the abilify about 6 months ago. My dr. Just upped it the other day. I’m hoping it helps.

[Marshall64 in reply to KatieMac79]

2 years on Lexapro for me. How many mgs of Abilify?

[KatieMac79 in reply to Marshall64]

I’m not sure to tell the truth. They’re pink, they were blue

[Marshall64 in reply to KatieMac79]

I'm taking the blue pill (sounds like something from The Matrix). 😊

[KatieMac79 in reply to Marshall64]

It does! Looks like mine is 10 mg

[Imakook in reply to KatieMac79]

OMG! You & Marshall are like something out of the twighlight zone. Pretty coincidental...Marshall, are you sure you aren't simply repeating back what others say? Lol!!!

[Marshall64 in reply to Imakook]

My whole life has been in the Twilight Zone. 😊

[Tcbabe in reply to Marshall64]

Blue pill that sertaline because that what the doc gave me

[Marshall64 in reply to Tcbabe]

My 5 mgs of Abilify is blue. Thanks for reminding me to take them.

[Tcbabe in reply to Marshall64]

Does the ablify make you feel better. Have heard of it before

[Marshall64 in reply to Tcbabe]

It is an antipsychotic that is supposed to boost an antidepressant.

It has removed the "just waiting to pass on to the next world" to enjoying life again. I have mental and physical motivation again. It is however, messing with my sleep. My doctor wants me to try it for a month. I am half way there.

[Orangeblossom85]

HI Katie! I am sorry to hear you are struggling. There is so many people here with so many pains.

I just wonder... do you know what triggered your depression and from where does your anxiety come?

I wish you strength! I know that procrastination comes from being afraid... I also struggle with it.

[KatieMac79 in reply to Orangeblossom85]

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression at puberty, I’ve had it since. I think exercise was helping me a lot at one point, but I stopped exercising due to an injury. I have since recovered from that injury but after gaining some weight I feel paralyzed in a sense and I’m having a very hard time getting back into working out. I can not seem to motivate myself by any means and I have no excuse for why I can’t. I don’t know what to do.

[Marshall64 in reply to KatieMac79]

Did any of the psych meds cause you to gain weight? Supposedly Abilify can did that...

[tstanley77]

Unfortunately, a lot of the psych meds that we take can cause lethargy. I know that's been my experience. Maybe you could get more motivated about playing a sport? I don't know, just a suggestion. I know I would always rather play tennis, for instance, than spend time on a treadmill or elliptical machine. Try to find something fun. Maybe dancing around the house

[KatieMac79 in reply to tstanley77]

Thanks That’s a good idea. I’ll think about what I might be interested in.

[tstanley77]

Years ago, I used to do weight training. I'm not talking about lifting to bulk up but rather, to tone up. That can help in the battle against gaining weight too. I always found it easier and more fun than cardio type stuff. Lifting weights got me through years of anxiety in my 20's. It makes you feel stronger and has a way of giving you confidence. Unfortunately, I had to stop doing a lot of it because of a back injury, unrelated to lifting weights.

[KatieMac79 in reply to tstanley77]

Okay! I’ll do it! I have to get out of this funk. I can’t take it anymore, I just can’t.

[tstanley77]

Sometimes we just have to make up our minds to do one thing. Just take one small step.

[JOEDEM]

I work out a lot. Lifting heavy weights, like bodybuilding/powerlifting type lifting. When I was first put on meds, Tofranil and Xanax, they made me tired and sleepy, which was a welcome change from being constantly anxious all the time. My body adjusted to the meds, and I was able to get back to working out. I was afraid at first, as intense training is going to bring your heart rate up and I thought I would have a panic attack. Now I have issues at all. People are amazed when I can take a Xanax and then go work out right after. Just get back into the gym and start slowly, soon you’ll be back to your normal workout. The procrastination could be some depression that’s still hanging around. Especially if they gave you Abilify, usually that’s because you still have some depressive symptoms. The endorphins from working out will help. Where do you live? See if there are any workout groups that will help you commit to going.

[Florida1959]

Welcome Katie, small steps have been the key for me, make sure you just do one or two things a day, go fir

a walk, read a book, smile at a stranger , this is a great place fir meeting like minded people, so tell me what two things are you going to do for you, today? X

me,

[KatieMac79 in reply to Florida1959]

Clean off my dresser, and try this workout I made last night. Now to actually do it

[Florida1959 in reply to KatieMac79]

Great stuff x

[Victory_7]

Katie-email me at [e-mail], I can maybe help you

[Sew4mary]

Katie, you must stop the weight gain. You are hurting your body with food. You will just make it easier to not like yourself. Please be kind to you. You would not over feed a baby, or a pet. This is being cruel to you.

[KatieMac79 in reply to Sew4mary]

True, very true.