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Is this a symptom of Depression

DepressedRecluse
DepressedRecluse
or just plain laziness?

I have always worked and worked hard...I have spells when I am so tired that I just can't or don't feel like going to work...so I don't...I get some rest and then I go back...cause I needed to...I was a single parent supporting my son...that kept me going. but now...now that I basically fell off the wagon into my depression and self-pity pit...I have no desire to go to work... My son graduated in June...did his summer stuff...and is about to go off to college...something i need a lot of money for...but I cannot find the motivation to go to work...I do want to go back to school...but I can't even get up the energy to do that...or do the paperwork that goes along with...I've toyed around with the idea of starting my own business...but I haven't been able to find the energy to even do that...I can't find the energy or motivation to do anything...WHY...I know I need to do something...I need to earn some money somehow..but HOW? I don't 'feel' well enough to do anything...and I don't know why...is it the depression? or is it lazyness? or is it both? or is it neither...GOD I just don't know what to do...I have to make money somehow (preferably the honest way ;) ) ... anyway...what do I do? where do I find the energy/motivation? UGH...I hate this season of my life!!!!!!
chelle37
chelle37
When I'm depressed at times it's almost impossible to make myself take a shower let alone get out of the house. I think it's definitely a symptom of depression, try not too be hard on yourself about it.. I hope tomorrow's a better day for you and your energy returns soon. ((hugs))
charliegirl29
charliegirl29
Maybe you are going to miss having your son keeping you company and its getting to you. You said you have been a single mother so maybe the depression stems from having to let him go...I would say its depression. I have a hard time getting out of it. I don't know if it will work but when I get into a slump and I know I'm going down......I will give myself a time limit on my self pity. It does not always work but more often than not it works for me. But I would allow yourself some rest from working so hard and accomplishing so much already.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah it seems like a sign of depression .Maybe try to listen some good music, watch tv or take a walk around the neighborhood.I know it's hard to gain the motivation to do things but don't let it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Definitely a sign of depression for me. I do this constantly. I have felt that i could just fall asleep in my office in a second and so go for walks outside or just go home and sleep.

I have started feeling better and can concentrate on my work better since my situation got better and my meds kicked in.

Sorry, but I don't know what to suggest as I struggled to normalise my situation and get on some meds that helped.

I would suggest as Chelle said don't be too hard on yourself. Accept that you have this problem and be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to sleep if you need to however try not to allow it to go on. Get some counselling and meds if possible.

Love Gargoyle
tattyhead184
tattyhead184
Reading your post, I'm just wondering whether you could be suffering something like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - it's something my Mum had many moons ago. http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome/support-group is the link to the DS support group and there's a good discription of the condition on the home page. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Empty nest syndrome? that flew me for a loop when my child graduated.