I have work to do, but cannot seem to start or finish any of the tasks I have before me. It is like I am hitting a mental wall. I wake in the morning with every intention of getting something accomplished. Then I sit at my desk and stare at the screen. I don't know where to start, how to start, and I feel like "what's the point of starting." My kids are engaged in schoolwork better than I am engaged in work work. At the end of the day, I feel so guilty—but also so tired. I go to bed and mindlessly watch the news and Netflix until 3 am. I am not really sleeping, but awaken at 6 am. Achy and tired and dreading the day, because it is going to be just like every other day. This isn't me! I am the person everyone goes to to get stuff done. I don't feel like I am surviving. I feel like I am drowning. And with each day that passes, I am deeper in. It's my own fault. Why can't I just get stuff done? What is wrong with me? Why can't I snap out of it?
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Oh dear, you are finding everything so difficult MollieMay and I won't give you a long sermon of advice.
We all have to find ways of dealing with a very difficult situation. I personally have found it helps to make a list of things you need to do. Don't expect to do everything at once, Some days I only manage one or two things but it is satisfying when I tick them off my list. Remember, you have time now to enjoy doing things in a more leisurely way. See it as a new experience . Enjoy doing other things too and not feel guilty about it. These smaller steps will still get the result you are aiming for and you won't feel as exhausted as you are now.
Take care and I hope you find a way of dealing with these strange times.
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It's called stress, we are all suffering from it in one form or another. I am struggling to concentrate on anything and having trouble sleeping too and I am so tired I don't feel like doing anything, I always get tired when I am stressed so I am not worried about it. I am usually on the ball and get things done but now I start doing something then get distracted very easily. I suggest that you only watch the news for a few minutes and don't watch it during the night or it will be on your mind when you go to bed and try to sleep. Just remember that you are not alone and we are all here for each other. Take Care and stay safe everybody!
It sounds like you need to get back into a healthy routine. I have mental health issues so this is the only way that I cope from day to day. The first thing you need to do is give the TV a rest for at least one night. I don't actually watch it at all and find that I focus a lot better. Go to bed at the same time, get up at the same time. Build at least half an hour of exercise in whether it's running around doing some cleaning or a dedicated workout routine. And replace tv time with Hobby time. Something that keeps your hands busy. I've recently started learning to spin (on a spindle) It's relaxing and gives me something to focus on. There are loads of other things you can find that might also offer you something to help you get back into the swing of things. Finally, if you don't go out regularly, maybe try doing that or try to supplement with a Vitamin D tablet. The lack of sunshine can certainly affect you. Don't be too hard on yourself. Try different things and try to keep moving. It makes such a difference!
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