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So what is it really

doncornelius
doncornelius

I know I’m lazy, but I know that when I have something to do I can go and do it. Am I lazy or can it be the depression. I’ve taken those online depression tests and always get the worst results. I know there mostly bs but still I take them anyway hoping I get a different result. Back to the point, am I just a lazy bum or is it my depression. I want to sleep away most of the day so there’s less time left in it. The problem is then I don’t sleep and at night my anxiety rears it’s head. It’s a viscous cycle that needs to end. Depressed all day anxious all night. 

tinyQs
tinyQs
I feel the same. I don’t think it’s lazyness , just unmotivated. You & I haven’t found that thing to push us. And because we haven’t found it, it makes us anxious.

I wish I had more encouragement, but I still haven’t found the answers. So, I wish you the best of luck & if you want to talk feel free to message me.
Seamus
Seamus
Do your best to reverse the cycle. Try staying awake during the day as much as possible. Drink coffee or some form of caffeine.

I have a powdered drink with melatonin in it. Its what helps us sleep naturally.

Are you taking meds or supplements for your depression or anxiety?
doncornelius
doncornelius
right now nothing. Finished my Vitamin D supps and controlling my blood sugar. Now that I am physically feeling a bit better I’m gonna try the lexapro again. I go for my next blood work up in a week or two so I’ll give these meds one more try and hopefully they work or the doc is willing to change them.