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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
When we experience depression, why are we so averse to doing things that will make us feel better? For example, we're too upset to go outside even though we know fresh air will (possibly) make us feel better. It's as if we're afraid of change? Or maybe it's pure laziness? Or maybe we have too much self doubt (e.g., "It's not going to make me feel any better.") ? I don't know. Maybe the answer depends on the person.
I can't even answer my own question, but I wonder about you guys?
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I personally believe that our depressive lack of energy leads to lack of motivation. Our low motivational then leads us to appear lazy. In reality though we are just suffering internally for long periods of time.