Unless you've had anxiety, I think that it's hard to understand anxiety.

I also think that just about everyone discounts just how much WORK, moving from square 1 to square 2 really is.

If you've got a doctor or you're on medication it's definitely something to talk to them about it. Sometimes side effects of medications can do tricky things to different people...just saying, no point in driving yourself nuts, if there's an easy answer.

Beyond that, all I can say is "I get it." It's just a lot harder than people get.

Advice...push yourself to do something everyday. Set your alarm clock, give yourself a deadline. Maybe get a wall calendar and put goals on it where you can see them (and only you...if you do this, it's your tool for you, not someone else's tool for making you feel 'less than'.)


If you smoke/drink lots of caffeine, you might also try cutting back for a few days and see if that helps...maybe. (Don't feel pressured to do/try any of my ideas...life isn't a one-sized fits all...personally I'd find it hard to give up coffee...although I have cut back a few times.)

Good luck, Patti

If we looked into mirrors, you'd see me and I'd see you...the never ending question I know what needs to be done so why/what keeps me from doing the "it"...lazy, no that is not a term I use any longer because the 'lazy' does not lead me to move, I feel worse and seek numbing.

On days where I have an apt. I can get up and go. On days I've not to go from my house, this is my downfall. One change I'm trying to make a habit of is to put my cloths out before bed, head to toe, as soon as my feet hit the floor I get dressed ''before anything'' otherwise I'm setting my day as a 'nothing in pj's'...best to you...I get it :)

Sounds more like what I call psychic paralysis than laziness to me. My anxiety convinces me of fatal flaws to any available options, so I *just* lay there, stewing in my own juices. You'd think I'd be tenderized by now. . . Nudging myself out of a psychic paralysis is no justy affair. I take it in very small and gentle nudges.

But then, "Lazy" would be the more traditional word for ^it^. A name is *just* a name? Whatever. . .

Hope you can get yourself up to taste a bit of life today, Noah.

Thank you everyone for your replies. they helped a lot, I'm glad I'm not alone and that I've finally found some people to relate to and who understand.

I felt that way on Ability when even walking from one point to another took all my energy. I had no drive to clean or cook. I really think meds and mental illness can cause you to feel this way. Now I'm on different meds and I have more energy but some days I'm not motivated to do anything. I agree with what some of the others said. Try to do something everyday even if it is going for a short walk. It'll make you feel better. Sitting around at home can make you feel even more depressed.

I’m the same way! I sit in front of the tv and dvr all day I do get up enventually and clean or take a shower but I’m mainly in front of the tv I don’t go out and party the only places I go is the store or my moms. I have bi polar 2 disorder and borderline personality disorder plus PDST I don’t think your lazy at all! People with bi polar disorder don’t have any energy half the time

I find battling all my demons exhausts and demotivates me. I'm not lazy when I've been doing that all day. It just doesn't leave a lot of energy for housework at times.

right with you there, no you're not lazy so don't beat yourself up. sometimes moving can be liike wading through the thickest mud,

Yes, I’ve felt exactly the same. I thought it was just me.

I don't have any energy either. Hugs

I just joined this group yesterday and it is such a revelation to read these posts! How brave you are to talk about the feelings you are experiencing-revealing the thoughts we share that seem to make me feel so alone and as though I am malformed somehow. Do your mind and bodies feel exhausted from the constant struggle to appear "okay" to others, and to be cautious not to infect them with this? I made an attempt to let a "professional" have a small insight into my thoughts and was told to" put on some lipstick and my big girl panties." Not helpful-made me feel irrational and ashamed.

Depression and anxiety has that ability to de-moblize you to a certain degree. You just don’t feel that you are up for anything. I went through few years of depression and every day I forced myself to get up, show up and just do things. I tired myself out and I gave till i have nothing left at the end of each day. So I wanna let you know, you are not lazy. You don’t have to do everything at one go. Take care of yourself first. If you are not up for anything today, just lie down. It would be helpful to plan ahead though. For eg, I gave myself permission not to do anything for a few days in a week and just rest my mind. It’s hard to do so many things with intense running thoughts 24/7. Also, if it helps, speaking to a counsellor or a therapist. They might be able to teach you some coping skills which will help when you are alone. Be well and take care. Praying for you. God bless!

It isn’t just you. I have super productive days and days where I feel like I have to force myself to move. Ups and downs. Over the yrs it has improved with right combination of medications. Some times after therapy I have to give myself a break in general, or else I will feel overwhelmed.

I don't think you are lazy. Have you ever been tested to see if you're Anemic? Hugs

Big hug for you Noah...... Sometimes I find it best to break things down to baby steps..... Trying to pile huge projects on yourself when you're unwell would be overwhelming for any of us

I would break things down into what small thing you can push yourself to do today.... Maybe clean the bathroom sink or do some dishes and give yourself a pat on the back or do something nice for yourself for your success

Baby steps are steps in the right direction..... Big hug......xo