My deeper feeling about this quarantine.

[lenny_thecat]

I always thought I needed more time to myself. That I need to be home to get things done. That if I had more time for myself I would do more. This quarantine has proved that It’s not extra time or for me to be home more. It proves that it is just me as a person. That I don’t have the self drive or the self motivation to do my best. That I take easy way out and make excuses for myself. I say I’ll do it tomorrow but than don’t.

I need help changing but how? I need a kick in the ass but can’t do it myself.

Side Note: anyone in NYC that knows where to get affordable help during these times, lmk please ?

[Hidden]

I’m right there with you!

I’ve been on short term disability since January, due to my anxiety and depression. I have done very little of the things I keep telling myself I need to do. It’s been especially hard since the lockdown... the global situation has taken away my motivation. I’ve always been a procrastinator, but I’m worse lately. BUT I’m proud to say that I haven’t procrastinated on my mental health - that’s been my singular focus.

As long as you aren’t letting yourself regress, I think you’re doing good! This times are hard for everyone, even those without mental health issues. 😊

[lenny_thecat in reply to Hidden]

I guess that’s what I’m mostly scared of is regression. I don’t wanna go back to the way I was. But it’s just so easy to procrastinate

[Hidden in reply to lenny_thecat]

How are you doing, Lenny? I’ve been thinking about you but must admit that the last few days have been hard for me, so I never finished what I started to write to you. 😔

[Survivor4Ever]

Well I heard we have limiting beliefs about ourselves.. Ask yourself 3 questions (1) What do I need to do today? (2) What do I have to do today? (3) What should I do today? Erase all that and change it to ****I get to (______) today. Got that from a podcast...this way we choose what we want to do. It changes our mindset and we get to choose what we want to do . Maybe it’ll help you motivate you. Food for thought

[Hidden]

I feel the same as you and I hear it so often from others.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

(((((Hoski)))))

[Hidden]

Lenny

Would you not be worried letting someone into your house, I understand NYC has really got bad strain of virus

BOB

[saracar]

My advice is don’t judge—it only makes it worse. Whatever you did positive only focus on that. I know that doesn’t come easy. But I think it works.

[SadMommy]

I totally understand and am the same way! I even thought now that my kids are grown and out of the house, I would even get more accomplished, but it's the opposite. I don't want to do anything. It's the depression I guess telling me "why bother". I got so much more done when my family was around.

Haven't really found anything that really helps. The only thing that works a little is I just have to get up and start working on something. Then I will get a little or a lot done.

[lenny_thecat in reply to SadMommy]

Thanks for your reply. It does get hard, especially with no one around help motivate. But it does feel better that others understand and are right there with me

[pink318]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing. Everyone is affected by the pandemic and it’s not easy to go through this alone. We all need each other. I’m glad you reached out. I hope you will be encouraged here. Feel free to post anytime.

Take one day at a time. It can be helpful if you will make a schedule and appreciate it when you accomplish even a single thing. Take care and stay safe. God bless.

[lenny_thecat in reply to pink318]

Hi pink318, I did the list yesterday and it did help get me moving. This morning I made a short list as well. It does get me moving

[Survivor4Ever]

There’s an additional you can add . You can The things I do not have to do today list...