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tips to get motivated

angelite
angelite
So I googled "how to get motivated" and other variations, yet none of the results I got were relevant to the type of motivation I need.

I need motivation to get off my butt and do laundry, go to the bank, put gas in my car, shower, cook dinner, take out the trash, etc. It's like I have no energy to do any of the basics anymore. I have the desire... I want to eat a good meal, I want to have a clean house and cleasn clothes to wear, etc. but I still can't seem to get the motivation to get up and do something about it.

What are some things you all do to battle this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
And welcome to the world of depression! We all feel like that sometimes. Dont be hard on yourself, give it some time. Only YOU can find the motivation yourself, but it will happen. x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use my timer. I set it for five, ten or fifteen minutes and then set my mind to doing something for that time. When the timer goes off I reward myself for the same amount of time with computer time, reading...whatever. I also do the same thing with TV, if I am watching it I make myself get up and do something during commercials.
deleted_user
deleted_user
there are hundreds of tips and tricks to get anything accomplished when you are depressed. i feel that these can be helpful, but also overwhelming as the chore itself. most tips talk about breaking up the chore into little parts, and starting with one step at a time. however, when you are really depressed, even the littlest steps can be nearly impossible.
the answer, for me, lies in a good balance of things.
you need to form a game-plan for dealing with depression. you need to develop a strong support system, whether it be a support group, family, friends. you might need some form of therapy. you also might need some form of medication. you also might need extra stuff like excersise, reading, walking, meditation, accupuncture, yoga, religious actiivities
1- game plan
2-support systme
3-doctors
4-meds
5-stuff that makes you feel good

then the chores will happen
angelite
angelite
My friends and family know what is going on for the most part. i have been to the doctor and started taking effexor. I am actually feeling much better from where I was.... this seems to be my biggest setback at the moment... no motivation.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ok...you are putting a plan to work
motivation might come if you give yourself a kickstart

of all of your chores, which one makes you the happiest to do and to compelte?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Music!!!!?!!!!
angelite
angelite
Cooking dinner... except for all the dirty dishes afterwards. ;)
deleted_user
deleted_user
try cooking a great dinner
you will enjoy it, enjoy making it, and feel good about yourself
tomorrow you can try the next chore that you like second best.
maybe laundry?
how about going for a walk? get some clean, fresh air into your lungs, blood moving into and out of your muscles and endorphines rushing to make you feel great...