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How do you deal with a lack of motivation?

SarcasticGod
SarcasticGod

So I joined this cite a little while ago when I contacted a suicide hotline, I've recently gotten through the dark part of my depression and am trying to motivate myself to focus on doing something productive, for me personally I enjoy creating music, but my problem is I never have the motivation to actually get myself to try to create something lately cause I always talk myself out of it. Does anyone else have a hobby they want to try but never end up doing it?

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Well I use to like taking martial arts. My muscles are tried because of depression. i cannot do exercises. I am gaining weight every year.
getbacktoserenity
getbacktoserenity
I can't get the motivation to cook myself a meal when depressed. Usually just mix oatmeal or instant mashed potatoes.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Probably all of us here. :D I would like to get back into gardening, tramping and playing the piano; three things I used to really enjoy. Didn't happen last year. Maybe next year?
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Motivation is an issue we all probably deal with at some time. When I am not motivated at all, I usually do only what I know I have to do. Sometimes when I am down, I try to stay busy by baking or gardening which are things I like to do.
SarcasticGod
SarcasticGod
Thanks for the responses guys. @bridgie101 you play piano as well eh? How long you have you played piano?
Spritzer
Spritzer
I would like to declutter our attic which is becoming a junk room and also decorate our bedroom. It requires a team effort to do this and I need my wife's support. But with the depression and anxiety on her side, that is difficult at the moment.
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