9 Things People Do that Seem “Lazy” but Aren’t

[MariaLove123]

I came across a really helpful article. We think we’re lazy sometimes when it’s truly depression. I related to all of these topics. And each topic has a link with people’s stories on their own experiences and ways to help.

themighty.com/2018/08/depre...

[fauxartist]

well,... other than a couple of them....I scored pretty high....the fact is....I'm also getting older. And with menopause, divorce, loss of business income, lost my house, sold the car of my dreams, lost all my cool stuff, and my friends who were flakes in the end....yeah....I slowwwwed way down. I know much of it had to do with depression for many years that I felt un-motivated to do anything, but for me now, the reality too is, I'm just friggin tired. I have worked really hard physical labor all my working life and now I'm paying the price for it. I am semi-retired and taking life easier now. I have to...my health won't let me scale ladders, and haul bags of cement around any more. So I think you have to weigh in all factors when evaluating yourself and our issues. I don't doubt I have depression, that's a given....but I also don't feel guilty or beat myself up any more cause I'm not out hiking Mt. Everest.....not that I would any ways....if i get out in the garden and dead head some flowers....I'm good....

[MariaLove123 in reply to fauxartist]

I know. Maybe our bodies are tired. For me, I started drinking and partying at 14. I was a huge drinker and was out every night. So if you think about what your body has been through, maybe it finally got so tired from everything. I’m glad you recognize that it’s exhaustion from working, life traumas and so many things we can all say tired us out. Good thinking 🤗

[hypercat54]

When I was young I was physically fit and very healthy and thought nothing of burning the candle at both ends which I did frequently. I worked full time (ok only in an office) and was out most nights with a good social life. Now what with my copd (mild) and chronic bad back along with the depression I can barely walk a few yards without pain. My body seems fairly worn out too and I have little energy these days.

Old age isn't for sissies... x

[MariaLove123 in reply to hypercat54]

You’re so right! It isn’t for sissies. We just did too much over the years 😉 I truly believe that. It all caught up with me.

[hypercat54 in reply to MariaLove123]

I think of it as many years of self abuse ie drinking and smoking far too much and eating junk food too often. There comes a time in everyone's life where you have to pay for pleasure and I guess being knackered is par for the course now.

Tell you what though I would change very little. At least I can say I have done this and that and have plenty of memories now. xx

[legallystressed]

ALL OF THIS

[MariaLove123 in reply to legallystressed]

I know right. I was reading and actually checking them off in my head. I was like “yes to #1, yes to #2 and so on. It stinks 😕