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forcing yourself to work?

caites13
caites13

Hey all, i was recently diagnosed with severe clinical depression, which i knew i was depressed..i have been on and off for the greater part of ten years..and i'm only 24. i've missed a lot of work, like almost two months of work.. because i just can't motivate myself to go. But i have been motivating myself the last two days..but it's been extremely hard. When i brought it up to a psychiatric nurse she told me people with clinical depression can't just push through all the time.. my question is how do you guys motivate yourself to do work or school.. cause my school starts thursday...so i need advice. 

doncornelius
doncornelius
I’m kind of used to doing things that I don’t want to do. I’ll do them and complain later, sometimes even during. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. That’s how I look at it. Still complaining though. Try to just worry about Monday not the whole week. Break it down and take any steps.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I break everything down into small manageable tasks. I never look at having to get through an entire day. I focus on one small thing at a time, like taking a shower, then once I get through that I set my next goal, etc...
Sly
Sly
I am struggling with motivation too. I'm disabled for 10 years now. I have been trying to accomplish something every day. I'm trying to get my house back in order after long neglect. I have MDD and OCD intrusive thoughts. I didn't get alot done today. I did accomplish about an hour of folding laundry. I used to be highly functional by nature, but depression is taking it's toll on me. Just try to do something, supposedly you will get more motivated! Lol. I know how ya feel, It's not easy, just making it out of bed and getting dressed is hard some days. I liked Sonnycamehome's response, sometimes the little things is all I can do. (((Hugs))). Ted
umairaslam
umairaslam
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KimmyO
KimmyO
Hi there, I'm sorry you are dealing with this, it is hard. These are the things that help me and many: Take magnesium (in evening is best but morning ok.) It will calm mind body and spirit and help you sleep much better! Also, ginseng is great to get rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop around and drain us. B Complex is great in the morning to give you healthy energy and focus. Get outside, lay on grass and look at sky, it helps a lot too. do something fun first thing in the morning rather than the sucky things. It will rejuvenate you. <3 These will help you a lot, promise!