Anyone else sometimes feel like not doing anything at all? I woke up today, got out of bed, but didn't do anything all day except stay on my laptop. I've been struggling with anxiety and depression, but the past week has felt pretty good and I've been getting out and getting plenty of exercise. But today I just wanted to stay in, skip classes, and not tidy up my room. Anyone else ever feel like that, and if yes, what do you guys tell yourself?
Feeling lazy... Anyone Else?
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I pretty much feel like that daily. Each day I set a goal of finding something constructive project that I know I can finish and if I get more done that's just icing on the cake. So you're certainly not alone with that "do nothing, take the day off" feeling. Although I do it daily, I have to push myself just to shower, do the dishes and the laundry when needed.
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Yes, that was me today, too. I go through really productive times when I overdo it, then kind of crash. And then have to overdo it to get caught back up...
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Avocado, I WILL say this. Sometimes it's ok to just be kind to yourself. There is a difference between hiding and doing something destructive that will send you into a depression spiral, and just taking a much-needed rest. If you're doing well in general, and getting through your classes, and today you just need some rest, maybe just allow yourself to have it. We don't live restful lives these days, and it's just not how we were designed to function. So give yourself a break sometimes, and tell yourself that it's ok. Don't beat yourself up over it.
Honestly I have one day a week when I tell myself it's really okay if I don't get much accomplished. I've found that it's really important to do that to keep myself from burning out completely. When I feel guilty about it, I remind myself that if I didn't put in the time to relax then I would burn out at some point and probably waste a lot more time that way. Everyone needs days when they just veg out!
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You're not alone, my anxiety is so bad most days I don't want to get out of bed but force myself. Because just laying there worrying makes it worse. I got off my meds for awhile and got back on some new ones so I'm still having alot of anxiety and panic I try and take it day by day.