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potter15
potter15
hey everyone, I have been having a really hard time lately with a lot of things but for the purposes of this post, I'm referring to energy. I am really struggling with having energy, or motivation, or drive to really do anything. I have a hard time getting the mental motivation to actually do something and then IF I manage to do that part, I'm completely drained not long into it. Everything is so draining, on so many levels. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening. ~hugs~

Mel
fibrosucks
fibrosucks
Sorry, no suggestions, I am in the boat with you. Can't think straight if my life depended on it.
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
Sometimes things can get overwhelming and it's easier to do nothing.

Have you tried just focusing on one task at a time? I find that helpful, I put everything else away in my mind and work on one thing until it's done and then I feel a sense of accomplishment and it's motivates me to do more.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I drink energy drinks or take energy pills. I dont do this everyday cuz I dont want to become dependant on it but on days when Im really exhausted or days when I have more going on, I will use these for help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take B12 and a suppliment called D-ribose for energy but i also find depression takes away my desire to do things...Hugzz
deleted_user
deleted_user
There are a few days when I can not even motivate myself to push a button on the tv remote! Think we all go thru them. I also have had to learn one task at a time or I will have cookie dough half made sitting on the counter for hours! While I really have missed working I just do not know how I would. Get your vitamin d checked, that might help!
fibrolizzy
fibrolizzy
I know exactly what you're talking about! Right now I'm thinking about the wedding we're supposed to go to tomorrow and how I'd like to get out of it! I've been getting out of a lot of things lately. With all the Christmas stuff going on, plus the regular stuff, I easily get overwhelmed and choose to do nothing!

I don't know what the answer is, but I've found that I feel like this in stages, not all the time. Lots of stress in my life right now, and I know that makes things much worse.

I just wanted to let you know you're not alone.