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Hi! I haven't posted in a while but I'm getting desperate for some advice.
I have had no motivation in the past 2 weeks. I don't even feel like getting out of bed. I'll do a couple things throughout the day. A load of laundry, dishes, run the sweeper, blah, blah, blah. But as soon as I finish those chores, it's right back in bed. I'm a "should of, could of, would of" thinker, and I will beat myself up for not doing the things that I desire to but don't have the motivation to do, which in turn makes me feel worse about myself. Sort of a vicious cycle. I have a big windows in my house and I know I'm not the only who has been feeling disgusted when you get a glimpse of what it looks like outside as of recently. Really looking forward to Spring, I'm hopeful that the first morning it's somewhat warm, I'll be up and out of bed singing "Good Morning, Baltimore!" in no time. I feel that the Seasonal Affective Disorder is really playing a part in my recent months bout of Agoraphobia.
Also, I have GERD and IBS, and I know that the stress I've been putting on myself is 'causing that to flare up. Every evening, I'm suffering.
I guess I'm just curious as to whether or not I'm the only one feeling this way and what you're doing to help. Feel free to add me if you'd like to message me privately.
Thank you for reading!
I have had no motivation in the past 2 weeks. I don't even feel like getting out of bed. I'll do a couple things throughout the day. A load of laundry, dishes, run the sweeper, blah, blah, blah. But as soon as I finish those chores, it's right back in bed. I'm a "should of, could of, would of" thinker, and I will beat myself up for not doing the things that I desire to but don't have the motivation to do, which in turn makes me feel worse about myself. Sort of a vicious cycle. I have a big windows in my house and I know I'm not the only who has been feeling disgusted when you get a glimpse of what it looks like outside as of recently. Really looking forward to Spring, I'm hopeful that the first morning it's somewhat warm, I'll be up and out of bed singing "Good Morning, Baltimore!" in no time. I feel that the Seasonal Affective Disorder is really playing a part in my recent months bout of Agoraphobia.
Also, I have GERD and IBS, and I know that the stress I've been putting on myself is 'causing that to flare up. Every evening, I'm suffering.
I guess I'm just curious as to whether or not I'm the only one feeling this way and what you're doing to help. Feel free to add me if you'd like to message me privately.
Thank you for reading!
I have PTSD, Bipolar, Depression, Emphysema, COPD, Asthma, Severe Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Bursistis in my hip..and right now...my anxiety is worse than ever.
I'm sure the outside weather is making it worse probably have SAD as well...Seasonal Affective...Blah!
But even though you think you're just cleaning be positive on yourself for getting up and doing those things!! Take baby steps on your bad days. Don't push yourself too hard because it will affect you later for the worse. I know cuz I do it to myself then my anxiety overwhelms me the day or a couple days later.
Hope you feel better soon.
http://eshortstories.com/stories/short-inspirational-stories/
Of course, there is SAD and using a light box can help with that - as can vitamin D (but get your levels checked to be sure you're in a therapeutic range).
What if, in the winter, it was only about doing those few chores and then indulging yourself the rest of the time? Resting, writing, meditating, eating nourishing foods, exploring hobbies you enjoy.
If you're in the US, the time change is coming soon and that can signal signs of spring for some.
I tell everyone this, so forgive me if you've read it before but I also had SAD and anxiety, IBS, migraines, arthritis... My doctor tested me for the MTHFR gene mutation and tested my folate because if you have the mutation, you can't convert folic acid into usable folate. Once I got it corrected by taking a special folate and avoiding folic acid, my IBS and arthritis, depression and anxiety have completely cleared.
I hope you find your best answers.