Look in the dictionary under Lazy and there is a picture of me. I have little or no motivation in life, I have achieved very little. At school I did very well for my first 3 years of secondary school, but in the final years going through puberty I think thats when my anxiety kicked in, although I never really knew what it was. I was to lazy to revise for my exams so failed them, I went to tech college but was to lazy to do anywork or even attend so I dropped out, since then I have floated through minimum wage dead end jobs, jobs that don't require any brain power. I would love to assert myself but I feel life is a struggle and takes alot of energy,
Looking back at my old school report cards they all have the same theme "Sam has so much potential but doesn't use any of it"
Whats your thoughts on this?
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Is Laziness A Symptom Of Anxiety?
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I totally relate. I seem to just not have much drive to accomplish anything, it is the depression talking I believe. I'm really trying to learn to become my own safe person, and my own motivating person. I've found that I can energize myself and feel excited about the mundane tasks of life if I want to. this program has been helping me tremendously in seeing how I talk myself into anxiety, then the anxiety leaves me tired, listless, and very lazy feeling, like I'd like to just live under a bridge and do nothing, which isn't true. there are many things I want to do. I do agree, life is a struggle, it takes a lot of energy. It does seem to be all about perception. If I percieve something is worth doing, I always have the energy and motivation to get it done. Do not compare yourself to others, find out through journalling what YOU want to accomplish, and then go for it. Session 4 in the program is pretty focused on this topic of "what should I do". You may find that many of the things you feel lazy about are other peoples expections for you not your own desires. Hope this encourages you, keep posting and reading.
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With me it can be hard to even get out of bed in the morning, Once at work I really can't be bothered, and it does show in my work, no effort, I am just to lethargic.like I'd like to just live under a bridge and do nothing, which isn't true. there are many things I want to do. I do agree, life is a struggle, it takes a lot of energy. It does seem to be all about perception. If I percieve something is worth doing, I always have the energy and motivation to get it done. Do not compare yourself to others, find out through journalling what YOU want to accomplish, and then go for it. Session 4 in the program is pretty focused on this topic of "what should I do". You may find that many of the things you feel lazy about are other peoples expections for you not
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Oh, absolutely! Laziness, fatigue, lack of energy and drive, are definitely symptoms! They are my biggest complaints. And, the lazier you are, without activity, the lazier you get. The body needs fuel (activity) to keep it going. So, the key is to get up and move, even when you don't want to. In turn, you will become energized and burn off some of the adrenaline.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I agree I can be very lazy and lack motivation. I procrastinte on everything which causes even more anxiety. I find whenever I force myself to get up and do something I feel sooooo much better. It is getting there that is hard though. I finsihed a house project which is good. When I dont feel like doing something usually it is the one thing I need to do to make myself feel better.
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I am like you in that I feel a lot of laziness and unmotivation but then I read Lucinda's book or listen to the program and she says that "we anxiety folks are always super busy and feel like we have to be productive all of the time" this was a real head-scratcher to me - it makes me wonder if I've been touched with depression for most of my life?
Yeah, I feel the same you know, Its almost like I've been this way so long I know nothing else.Originally posted by Shifrah:
I am like you in that I feel a lot of laziness and unmotivation but then I read Lucinda's book or listen to the program and she says that "we anxiety folks are always super busy and feel like we have to be productive all of the time" this was a real head-scratcher to me - it makes me wonder if I've been touched with depression for most of my life?
ANGELS CAN FLY BECAUSE THEY TAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTLY
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Hi,
I just wanted to throw something else into the mix. A few years ago, I found this book at a thriftstore called, "Myth of the Perfect Mother". I know that it doesn't seem like it would apply to all, but what was neat about the book is the way the author set up these categories that people fall under to use their strengths. She said you are either an "ideas" person, a "task" person, a "relationships" person, and I can't remember the other. She said that most of us were a combination of those categories, but clearly one was stronger. She then divided activities into your red lights, your green lights, and your yellow lights following under what category person you were. Red lights are activities that you hate and aren't good at. Green lights are activities you love and are good at, and yellow lights are your in between. If you do them too long, they can become red lights.
I noticed from reading this that I am definitely an ideas person. An ideas person likes to dream, is creative, and just gets excitement from coming up with ideas and not necessarily implementing them. I mean, you need your idea to get set in motion, but you can become quickly bored when you know it's set up and you have to implement it. I can see how many people with anxiety are like this. Consider the possibility that some of us who are struggling with activity may just be ideas people:). It's not that you are lazy. It's just that you get bored easily after you come up with the idea. Anyway, she then shows you how to balance your activities along with your strengths. For the most part, most of us should be doing activities that are in our green light area. We can get away with doing yellow light activities, but we should balance ourselves. Red lights should be avoided as much as possible, but sometimes you have to do them. If your day consists mostly of red light activities then you will never be happy. Also, if you have to do a red light, you can't be hard on yourself. Let's just say you hate to do the laundry as a red light activity. Well, then you shouldn't expect yourself to be a Martha Stewart at it even if you have to do it.
I just thought this was interesting. A lot of times, dreamers and thinkers are perceived as lazy. It's just one point of view, but having anxiety can definitely zap your energy. There's also a book called, "The Anxiety Cure". I don't agree with everything from the book, but I do agree that people can develop adrenal fatigue. This happens when people are anxious for long periods. Their bodies respond to adrenaline and produce adrenaline inadequately after chronic stress and anxiety, much like a diabetic starts to have problems with insulin. Sometimes, rest is really one of the key factors in healing from adrenal fatigue.
I have chronic fatigue. When I have energy I use it, and when I don't, I have to rest. I am not lazy though, but I will sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that way. I also notice that I don't emphasize what I do get done. I know you feel lazy, but are you giving yourself credit for what you do accomplish? I also just recommend that anyone who has problems with fatigue also get tested for chronic fatigue.
There is hope. This program will help you dream again and have more energy. You will also learn to take care of yourself when it's appropriate. I've seen it work:).
Take care,
luvpiggy
I just wanted to throw something else into the mix. A few years ago, I found this book at a thriftstore called, "Myth of the Perfect Mother". I know that it doesn't seem like it would apply to all, but what was neat about the book is the way the author set up these categories that people fall under to use their strengths. She said you are either an "ideas" person, a "task" person, a "relationships" person, and I can't remember the other. She said that most of us were a combination of those categories, but clearly one was stronger. She then divided activities into your red lights, your green lights, and your yellow lights following under what category person you were. Red lights are activities that you hate and aren't good at. Green lights are activities you love and are good at, and yellow lights are your in between. If you do them too long, they can become red lights.
I noticed from reading this that I am definitely an ideas person. An ideas person likes to dream, is creative, and just gets excitement from coming up with ideas and not necessarily implementing them. I mean, you need your idea to get set in motion, but you can become quickly bored when you know it's set up and you have to implement it. I can see how many people with anxiety are like this. Consider the possibility that some of us who are struggling with activity may just be ideas people:). It's not that you are lazy. It's just that you get bored easily after you come up with the idea. Anyway, she then shows you how to balance your activities along with your strengths. For the most part, most of us should be doing activities that are in our green light area. We can get away with doing yellow light activities, but we should balance ourselves. Red lights should be avoided as much as possible, but sometimes you have to do them. If your day consists mostly of red light activities then you will never be happy. Also, if you have to do a red light, you can't be hard on yourself. Let's just say you hate to do the laundry as a red light activity. Well, then you shouldn't expect yourself to be a Martha Stewart at it even if you have to do it.
I just thought this was interesting. A lot of times, dreamers and thinkers are perceived as lazy. It's just one point of view, but having anxiety can definitely zap your energy. There's also a book called, "The Anxiety Cure". I don't agree with everything from the book, but I do agree that people can develop adrenal fatigue. This happens when people are anxious for long periods. Their bodies respond to adrenaline and produce adrenaline inadequately after chronic stress and anxiety, much like a diabetic starts to have problems with insulin. Sometimes, rest is really one of the key factors in healing from adrenal fatigue.
I have chronic fatigue. When I have energy I use it, and when I don't, I have to rest. I am not lazy though, but I will sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that way. I also notice that I don't emphasize what I do get done. I know you feel lazy, but are you giving yourself credit for what you do accomplish? I also just recommend that anyone who has problems with fatigue also get tested for chronic fatigue.
There is hope. This program will help you dream again and have more energy. You will also learn to take care of yourself when it's appropriate. I've seen it work:).
Take care,
luvpiggy
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