Guilty about how I feel

[Shadow3434]

Lately I just can't get off the couch. I just sit and stare some times. When I'm not at work, it's hard to not just sit and zone out. I want to do all these things like yoga art writing going to the gym being social but I can't get off the couch to do them. It's got to the point where it is physically exhausting to just "be". I've started taking supplements and forcing myself to do 30 to an hour of exercise in hopes to just pull myself out of this thing but it's so hard. What else besides meds can I do?

[guynfl2chat]

I have days that are not good sometimes. I really do believe it is mind over matter. I think you start with small steps. Go outside, go to lunch or go for a drive. Do something to take your mind off yourself for the moment. However, allow yourself to feel and be down sometimes. I think we can be very critical and that sometimes makes a bad day or days even worse. Accept the feelings that today is not great and make a small change. Gradually you will feel better. Its not easy and just try and find that little bit of energy to get yourself motivated to get off the couch.

[Shadow3434 in reply to guynfl2chat]

Today I kept telling myself mind over matter...stay away from the couch and just sit in the art room..well I managed to start a project. Thanks for the response. I'm new to this but appreciate any advise or ideas.

[guynfl2chat in reply to Shadow3434]

Great! Something to change to routine helps alot! I am going to my general doctor tomorrow and I dislike that so much, but I have to do it. We do what have to make each day count and overcome our anxiety.

[masa2333]

I have the same problem and just want to live my life like before... i didn’t find solution yet but would be happy to hear any suggestion if something works for you! I’m on meds also and I’m very sleepy, like I really have no energy for anything, but I miss going to the gym so much and being outside...and at the same time exausted by the thought of it.

[Shadow3434 in reply to masa2333]

What helps is changing scenery. Sometimes I need reminded of it. Even if it's just sitting in a different room. Some days are better than others too.