Feeling bogged down

shellymldtw · Post by **shellymldtw** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:55 am

I've been feeling like this for awhile now - like my whole body is just dead weight. It's hard to get motivated when all I'd rather do is sleep. Going to work every morning has become a real struggle. When I first started this program I was actually excited but my procrastination has interfered with keeping up with it. Why does everything have to be such a struggle? Sometimes I wonder if there is any hope. I've been strugglig for so long sometimes I feel like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. There are alot of other issues going on in my life right now also that aren't helping. Anyone else going through this?
Shelly

Ethans Mommy! · Post by **Ethans Mommy!** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:11 am

I have been feeling the same way lately! I feel like I have no "umph" and that my body can't keep going or do anything. I am extremely tired when I wake up and fight just to keep my eyes open. I get scared at how exhausted I am. I come to work everyday and wonder how I do it. You are going to be fine and I have been procrastinating so badly with the program and there is definately light at the end of the tunnel. We will overcome this and we need to use the program more.

proudmomof2 · Post by **proudmomof2** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:25 am

We all have those days. Please don't let it discourage you. Mornings are difficult for some and nights are difficult for others. What I have found helpful to me is to get going in the morning. When that alarm goes off, don't hit the snooze button, I guarantee you that you will feel more exhausted if you do that than if you get up the first time. You may feel tried, but there is no such thing as half asleep or half awake, when your eyes open, you are awake. Get up and expose yourself to sunlight as soon as possible. If it is warm, sit outside and enjoy your morning decaf coffee or tea, if it is cold sit in a chair near a window so you can still feel the sun. It is also a good idea to get your mind going. Something as simple as reading the morning news or counting backwards from 100 to 1, anything that makes you think. Once your brain is awake, everything else will follow.

Take care of yourself, diet, exercise, do something you enjoy or something just for you at least once a day. You will see a difference soon, I promise.

Good Luck.

shellymldtw · Post by **shellymldtw** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:35 am

Hi Ethans Mommy
I totally agree - It is really scarey to feel like I could just sleep forever. I did try to be really positive when I started the program but it is so hard. Especially when there's alot of negativity in my life. Its seems like when I get a few steps ahead something happens and I'm back to square one. I know its going to take alot of hard work getting through the program and that kind of scares me because of my procrastination - I guess right now I just need a little push. Wish I had more of a support system at home.

Jo D. · Post by **Jo D.** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:19 pm

hi- I just opened my box today- I have been in a serious depression since July. my MD has changed my meds but I am going to try to work t
he program - I hope and pray for relief soon?
I am usually very friendly and upbeat but I sure feel low now- getting to work, etc. but dragging

zelliemoon · Post by **zelliemoon** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:07 am

I know exactly how you feel! I have been feeling extremely depressed for quite a long time. I think my problem is moreso depression, rather than anxiety and panic. I have lost all energy for doing anything fun.

My life has completely shifted from the way that I used to be when I was little. I used to be so active...a dancer, a gymnast, always playing make-believe, creating things for the neighbors next door, created jewelry, etc. I constantly had my mind going.

As I got older, I slowly went away from it all. I don't know why or how it even happened. Now, I have entered a job that is completely opposite of who I used to be when I was little; accounting. Now I am miserable where I am in my life. I'm so exhausted from work each day that I get home and don't have the energy to do anything fun. Everything bores me.

I'm sad and I'm angry....I get upset over the smallest things. I cry for no reason at all. I am stuck in a hole that I have no way to climb out of.

cws · Post by **cws** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:56 am

I can relate with you guys. All I want to do is look myself in my house and sleep forever. Do you guys deal with thoughts of suicide. I do, all the time. I just started the program and am hoping that it will work. I used to like my job and social activities, but those feelings are gone for the most part.

lockdo · Post by **lockdo** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:39 pm

I wonder why I always fail and everybody gets ahead. People want to beat me down and try to control me. I feel so alone.

Mary Wargo · Post by **Mary Wargo** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:22 am

lockdo- I don't believe your statements are true. I know if you dig deep enough you will find things that you have not failed at. And everyone else does not always get ahead. You are overgeneralizing and creating all or nothing statements that can keep you discouraged. No one always fails and no one always gets ahead. I hope you are working our program and working thru the exercises. You will see how your thinking can be changed to a more realistic view that will make you feel a whole lot better about yourself, and not so alone.

lockdo · Post by **lockdo** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:17 am

Mary Wargo- I probably am. I still do feel positve about things.