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someguy87

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No Concentration Or Drive? Posted: 08-17-07 13:18pm


I'm not sure what it is. Well maybe I am (Depression) but i'm not sure on how to act upon it. I have a great girlfriend, great friends and great family. But I see myself suffering from a few of the signs of depression. Signs like not being able to concentrate or make decisions? an not having the drive to make better for myself? I could do alot of things with the job I do but choose to just do enough to get by? I feel the old me would stop at nothing to be the best at what I do but now it's as if I don't care and just am waiting for my breaks, you know? I get irritable and just don't seem all that happy all the time. Everyone in my family has at one time been on meds for depression except I. Mostly because of a divorce but I always tried to not be effected by it. All through high school I basically smoked weed and got high, kinda felt that was the only way to relax. I've now been clean for almost a year and a half and am starting to realize these symptoms? any ideas on what to do or if it is indeed depression?

someguy87

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Posted: 08-22-07 17:40pm


ok now im depressed that no one responded. how does that make everyone feel? Lol, I am just joking but does nobody have any answers really?

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Hi Posted: 08-22-07 18:10pm


Sorry no one responded, I just signed on and found your post. If you feel you are not up to par, you know yourself better than anyone else. If you have a history of depression in your family, it would not hurt for you to see a Dr and at least talk to them about it. Depression is not something we can control ourselves, theres a chemical imbalance up there and sometimes it takes meds, short term or as for me long term to stay on even kiln. Even on meds I still have my "off"days where I don't give a rats ass about things, and I use to have all the drive in the wrold. Maybe I am getting older but hte drive sometimes gets stuck in cruise control.....I understand what you are saying. Just know thats what Dr.s are for and they may be able to help you get over this hump? Hope I've at least answered your question!

johnR

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Posted: 08-24-07 16:49pm


Sorry no one responded sooner. Have you ever thought about joining a cbt group? I think it would help you, it takes effort as it is the purest form of self help but the rewards have been worth all the effort I have put in so far. The cbt book we used in my group is short and straight forward it's called been there, done that? Do this! By sam obitz. It sounds like anxiety and depression are zapping your motivation and you need to interrupt the negative thought patterns that are causing you to feel this way and that's what cbt teaches you how to do. Good luck!

someguy87

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Posted: 08-24-07 20:00pm


Thank you for the responses all!.. they were pretty helpful. I will check out that book, thank you.

jinxie77

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Lack of Motivation In the Morning Posted: 08-28-07 19:09pm


I've been suffering from a severe bout of depression and anxiety lately. Especially in the morning. I have a VERY hard time getting out of bed. It used to be just very hard to wake up. Now I just lay there in panic mode. I am in sales so I make my own schedule, therefore I don't need to be anywhere at a certain time. I know going to the gym in the morning would help me through the day but I just can't seem to get going. Anyone have any tips??? Thanks!

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Posted: 09-20-07 12:51pm

someguy87 wrote:

Thank you for the responses all!.. they were pretty helpful. I will check out that book, thank you. Smile

You're welcome someguy. I hope you are feeling better and the cbt exercises I suggested are helping you.

johnR

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Re: Lack of Motivation In the Morning
Posted: 09-20-07 12:54pm

jinxie77 wrote:

I've been suffering from a severe bout of depression and anxiety lately. Especially in the morning. I have a VERY hard time getting out of bed. It used to be just very hard to wake up. Now I just lay there in panic mode. I am in sales so I make my own schedule, therefore I don't need to be anywhere at a certain time. I know going to the gym in the morning would help me through the day but I just can't seem to get going. Anyone have any tips??? Thanks! Crying
or Very sad

It's your thoughts that are keeping you from getting going. See my cbt advice to someguy above and give it a try. I think just countering your thoughts in a TEA form everyday would give you the energy to get going again and then hitting the gym would accentuate your progress.

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Posted: 09-20-07 16:30pm


someguy You're not alone. I think I at least partially know how you feel, as i've been feeling some of the same lately. - I have no energy, I can't concentrate at school (and I feel like I don't care about anything). Like the others have said; talk to people, either friends, or a doctor, or perhaps both. If you think you are depressed, you should have people around to help you through it

johnR

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Posted: 10-08-07 12:33pm

twilight_mist wrote:

someguy

You're not alone. I think I at least partially know how you feel, as i've been feeling some of the same lately. - I have no energy, I can't concentrate at school (and I feel like I don't care about anything).

Like the others have said; talk to people, either friends, or a doctor, or perhaps both. If you think you are depressed, you should have people around to help you through it

Good advice, but also look into learning cbt as it will energize if you learn to find the thinking errors you are making that zap your enery and mood and then correct or eliminate the errors and you will feel so much better and more energized.

johnR

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Posted: 10-23-07 15:25pm


How's everything going now someguy? I hope you are feeling a lot better!

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Posted: 10-24-07 12:03pm


Cbt is great, I didn't know it was successful with depression but if it works, good for you! Medication can be EXTREMELY helpful with depression. So can therapy. You guys don't have to suffer! Let us know how you're doin....

we_r_not_alone

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You Have Made the First Step Posted: 11-02-07 02:19am


realising you have a problem is the first step. Asking for help is the second. that is y i know u will find the solution and get better. go to a church, talk to the priest in private. u need to fast on wednesdays and fridays and pray everyday - ask priest how to pray and fast. the Lord will show u the way. u must knock on the door for it to be opened. i am thinking, this problem u are having. sounds to me like u r also fatigued too... u know... -wake up early in the morning. go for a walk/work out. at least 30 mins -in the evening go for a walk/work out too. -u will find u will get fitter, and have more energy. one thing i wasn't aware of until shortly was, depression, fatigue all this crap. can be a symptom of something else. there are endless possibilities... (to name a few, thyroid problems, hormonal, candida) think of the symptoms u have all of them, constipation, diarrhea, wateva. i am not a gp, but antidepressants can help. c a gp. no drugs, alcohol, quit smoking. - what are u thinking, these cause depression and fatigue. eat healthy, maybe learn how to cook urself. try vegan fried rice, yum. exercise drink enough water take vitamin supplements. lacking in vitamins can cause various problems. (u would know by what u eat, n also .... ur temperature from ur armpit. search: herbs 2000 hypothyroid < it mentions it there. research celiac- malabsorption of vitamins n minerals... linked to mental cognitive function. check out medicinenet for girls, r ur periods regular? hormonal problems? pcos? do not stop until u find a solution for you. do not listen to only one doctor, try another. c a naturopath, chinese herbalist. try a psychologist, can help you come up with a plan. There are stubborn, idiotic ppl out there. Push on. depression can be a sign for u that something else is wrong. keep an eye out. Hoping to God, we will all find the solutions to our problems. Find sanctuary in the Lord Jesus Christ, guidance and protection from the Holy Spirit. Blessed is the Father, Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

we_r_not_alone

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How Well R U Sleeping? Posted: 11-02-07 02:23am


get a sleeping routine, stick to it. take herbal supplements if needed.

johnR

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Posted: 05-05-08 17:01pm

Georgia59 wrote:

Cbt is great, I didn't know it was successful with depression but if it works, good for you!

Medication can be EXTREMELY helpful with depression. So can therapy. You guys don't have to suffer! Let us know how you're doin....

Great post!

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Posted: 06-11-08 08:01am


yes, consider getting on some medication and possibly see a therapist, effexor worked with me, i quit smoking pot at the beginning of this year (smoked everday since 14, i'm 21 now) and I am having many problems. depression, irritability, no motivation to do anything, and now, bouts of insomnia. well, i'm going to tell you what i've started doing and maybe it can help you too. Ive started to keep a journal, sort of, just a little journal for the day ahead to give me some hopeful thoughts and motivation techniques, and a little to-do list for the day, start out small, maybe to do something a little special at work....(i myself do not work, not ready to take that dive yet with the insomnia) or do something special for your girlfriend. at the end of the day record your thoughts of that day and if you didn't do anything you planned record how you feel about that. don't think it's dorky or anything writing in a journal i guarantee your gf will find it very lovely i'm sure

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Posted: 06-12-08 11:55am


Medication is just a mask but, it sure helps. But, you have to do your part too.