Is this Depression or Something else?

Hello, for a couple of years now (normally during summer break from school) I have been feeling extremely bored and unmotivated to do anything. However, there are a lot of things I would like to do, but just can't seem to find the energy or motivation to do them. I sleep more than I should and frequently become so bored that I will sleep throughout a good portion of the day, or do nothing but watch TV all day (a most unproductive activity I might add). I try to eat healthy but feel unmotivated to cook so I end up eating junk or something simple. I don't hate myself or my life, and although I prefer my own company, I won't blow anyone off if they invite me to do something and I don't have any depressing or suicidal thoughts, I just seem to lack the motivation or desire to do anything I would like to do. Because of that, I was wondering if this could be depression or something else because I am pretty sure this is not normally to be happening on a consistent basis (happens several days in a row, often in a single month and then stops and starts at random)?

I agree with Carl and Karen Sarah,

You need a schedule to keep you going. Some people are like this, so best advice I can give is to volunteer or get a part time job.

Peace
Trina

I would say you are not in full blown depression, but the symptoms you are describing could be going down that road. My depression started out with sleep problems & lack of interest.

I think it is important you tackle this now, believe me it may seem hard now to push yourself a bit, but it would only be harder if it gets worse.

Try setting out a little plan for each day of the week. List down some things you want to do, preferrably involving going out and meeting people at least once a day and then try a week sticking to the plan, even if you dont feel like doing it. You may feel like you're going through the motions and that is ok, most people going through these sort of stages in their life feel the same but over time your interest will start to kindle again.

If you are tired frequently, I found relaxation exercises to be very helpful. It allows your body to rest and recharge a bit, but shouldnt interfere with your sleeping cycle like napping.

Finally I would say a summer job is a great idea, getting back to work was one of the biggest things that helped me in the depths of depression. not only do you meet people but it gives you something to do and focus on.