Lack of motivation

N. Willing · Post by **N. Willing** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:59 am

I am having a terrible time with lack of motivation to do almost anything. I can hardly get myself out of bed. I am listening and doing my work in bed. I don't want to be outside of my house or even my bedroom. Any ideas on how to help myself? N Willing

keithjoy · Post by **keithjoy** » Fri May 15, 2009 7:47 am

hey ther N. Willing... i was where you are in March... just couldn't make myself do anything... then i reached session 10 and the last part of the cd on positive replacement dialouge clicked something in my head that started my recovery relapse... back to the positive side again... i did many swings positive/negative, but this really helped me... let me know if you are there... it may work for you too... if it doesn't, not to worry... God will help you in HIS time .... maybe this is the time for you to just REST in HIM... much LOVE,
kj

Mary bea · Post by **Mary bea** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:55 am

I'm like you too. I have the worst time getting out of bed in the morning. I have to drive my son to school otherwiseI doubt
I would get up. I'm finding that I have to force myself to do things. Currently I am not working. I begin college in the fall. Im looking at it as a distraction. Its been hard for me because just a few years back I was not this bad. I was running daily, and at least able to do normal everyday tasks. Im trying my best each day to be more positive in my attitudes and to really praise myself. I have found some improvement. My annxiety and panic attacks have lessened. Im working with a therapist now to help get a game plan for myself for depression. Part of what I think for myself is that i have conditioned myself to be negative. Im currently reading a book what to say when you speak to yourself. One of the current theories is that you can help your depression if you think more positive. In many ways I see God is already helping us. By bringing us together. Look how often we are praying for each other. Im greatful for the support im getting with others who understand the struggle of depression and annxiety.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:36 pm

I suffered from agoraphobia, panic attacks and depression for 21 years of my life!!!!

I lived in a constant state of panic, and could not have been more terrified if someone had a loaded gun to my head!!! I also suffered from depression, as a result!!!

I spent sooo many days in bed. I just wanted to sleep it away!!! I thought that someday some magic wand would just come and I would feel normal again.

It never happened that way. I finally found the program and use the tools to regain my life...

That has been 6 years ago. I am now 46, and am happy to say that I no longer spend my life in the bed. I am sooo spontaneous, and try my best to live my life to its fullest!!!

I never gave up on the program. I worked really hard, and it all paid off!!!

It takes a while to break that negative way of thinking. It does not happen overnight. You have to be persistent and not give up.

Think of it as an exciting adventure, and everyday you are learning something new!!!

If you read some of my threads which I post, then, I am sure you will find some encouragement in them!!!

I usually post in The General Section part of this forum. I, also, do some postings in the Humor Section and The Spirituality Sections!!!

Keep up the Good Work..These feelings will pass...May God Richly Bless Each of You is My Prayer!!!

N. Willing · Post by **N. Willing** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:57 am

Thank you both for your stories and encouragement. I am just going into lesson 3 on self talk and it sounds like this is a very good chapter of the program. I made myself get out of bed today to do some things around the house for a few hours but am feeling so anxious that I am nauseus (sp?). I am going back to bed-I am so tired. It is a little progress anyhow.....N Willing