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Posted 4/15/2012 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
I have 0 motivation,  yes I work full time, volunteer and am gone several evenings a week.  I just don't want to even think about going to the store to buy groceries or anything else.  When I am home, I want to just rest.  It used to not bother me to go to the store several times a week.  Its only about 7 blocks away.  How do you get past this feeling?  I'm not depressed.  I do have quite a bit of pain every day.  I want my mental energy back.
Posted 4/16/2012 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
I struggle with the same thing from time to time. You might just be needing a break or to do something fun to take away the feeling of being run down. Laughing with friends or going out can be a great way to recharge your emotional batteries. If that doesn't help and its something you don't like to do that is making you feel that way you could try to give yourself a good reason to, make something fun of it. If it's something that seems a little overwhelming I find the best way is to do that thing more so it becomes common place, it's not as scary or hard if you've done it a lot before.
Posted 4/16/2012 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
council, Do you think it might be fatigue? Wow, give yourself credit for working and volunteering. That is more then I do. I think the pain can interfere with so many things. We all go through that lack of motivation phase from time to time. Maybe you need some play days in your schedule. Do something real fun that you like to do for yourself. I am wanting to volunteer myslef, but just dont know where.
Posted 4/17/2012 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I am sure you are right, I am over doing it. Lots of stress. I just finished crocheting a baby blanket for my soon to be grandson, and I have to put together a "talk" for a ladies evening in a couple weeks. I am finding I have a lot more fibro fog too. How do you learn to just say no, or not do something? ugh
Posted 4/17/2012 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Council - you were wondering how I learned to say no? It took some practice, but now it's very easy for me. I caught myself having increased anxiety wondering if I was going to be able to pull it off. I told my mind why am I doing this to myself. So now when we have church functions with sign up sheets to do something or bring something I hold off. When that day comes, if I am feeling well I will bring something or offer my help. Try doing something for yourself, it's fun.
Posted 4/17/2012 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
Council, I too have lost my motivation. I also lost my job/career and I'm deeply depressed. I don't want to be around others, because I can't share their happiness and I don't want to bring them down. Oh yeah, I lost all my friends when I was terminated for not being able to perform my duties after suffering a work related injury. Now I spend my days in chronic pain, numb and void of feelings.

I'm glad you are not depressed...perhaps you just need a vacation. Recharge your batteries, make some memories and be thankful.

Cheers!

Charles
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