Depression and motivation and the lack there of..

I've been dealing with depression a good portion of my life Various treatments meds etc. This year I started a combination of Paxil and Welbutrin.. They seem to have dealt with the major symptoms. Yet, I have either become increasingly lazy since retirement (2013) or there's something else going on. I've not been motivated to much more than a daily mile walk, maintain my cabin (repairs and housekeeping etc).. and little else. I "feel" fine. I live in a beautiful setting that is the absolute best place I've ever lived. But.... no motivation.... for what used to help occupy my time.... Hmmpf.

[Hb2003]

Same with me since COVID started and since staying at home since march of last year until august .

[Hidden in reply to Hb2003]

I COVID mat be a contributing factor . That and 2020 was a complete disaster in general.. Social Isolation was a no biggie for me.. I live in the "boonies' here on the mountain so it's sort of the norm.

[Hb2003 in reply to Hidden]

Ah i see . Definitely 2020 was a hard year .

[Hidden in reply to Hb2003]

That goes without saying and shall remain so..

[Hb2003 in reply to Hidden]

I agree 🙏

[Pinkie56]

Getting my butt out of my comfy chair is a daily struggle. It is the hardest part of my day. Lockdown is taking its toll on a lot of people. I hope this vaccine is the answer. Can't take much more.

[LonlyMTnestr]

Amotivational syndrome is a common side effect of Paroxetine (Paxil)

[Hidden in reply to LonlyMTnestr]

That sounds about right. Lol.. taking a medication to help with depression symptoms, only to have as a side effect, one of the major symptoms of depression.