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Feb 22, 2016, 12:27 AM
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The cat box stinks to high heaven it hasn't been cleaned in days, but I just don't have the energy to clean it. I'm so so disgusted by it, by myself, I'm so lazy I hate myself.
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 Anonymous49071, cakeladie, Fuzzybear
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Feb 22, 2016, 07:35 AM
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What you describe is a classic symptom of depression for me. I can look at something everyday that is bothering me and not do a dam thing about it. Then just feel more ashamed of myself for not doing it.
I don't have the energy or motivation but in reality I could probably come up with the energy to take a small step. Like maybe take one scoop out of the litter box and then an hour later take another scoop. I can end up with 10 things going on that are not complete but eventually one or two of them will end up done by me just doing one tiny thing at a time. One scoop each day and on one of those days I say what the hell I will just clean it all and be done with it. Then I feel really good about myself. Not always able to do this but it sure helps to approach it that way when I can.
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Feb 22, 2016, 07:54 AM
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Like all the Christmas lights are still up at this house. I have managed to keep the driveway clear of ice and snow by doing a little at a time but those stupid Christmas lights are still up and it is almost March.
I think today I will take one string down. I can manage that.
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| annoyedgrunt84, cakeladie
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Feb 22, 2016, 09:07 AM
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| annoyedgrunt84, cakeladie
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Feb 22, 2016, 10:02 AM
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| annoyedgrunt84, cakeladie
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Feb 22, 2016, 02:05 PM
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Depression makes it really hard for me to do things to. Some people think its laziness , usually people who don't understand about depression. Today I actually managed to get a few things done and I'm proud but I have many days where I just can't do anything. Please don't be to hard on yourself or hate yourself . when your feeling a bit better you will get it done .
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| annoyedgrunt84, cakeladie
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Feb 22, 2016, 02:10 PM
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Can you reward yourself? Like I'll do this and then I can lay in bed for 3 hours and read and have some ice cream.
Or maybe you need your Pdoc to put you on a new med.
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| annoyedgrunt84, cakeladie
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Feb 23, 2016, 11:25 PM
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I think what makes me feel the most disgusted with myself about this is that two living things depend on me, and I can't get myself to do it.
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| cakeladie, shezbut
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Feb 23, 2016, 11:41 PM
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My apartment is disgusting (to me anyway) because I just don't have the energy to keep it as clean as I'd like. It's not hazardous or anything, but it could use a dusting and vaccuum, maybe a few more things picked up here and there. I've been trying to do a little here and there. My bf will help me clean if I ask, and I now have a bucket with mail that needs to be sorted next to the couch, so I do a little every night.
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Feb 23, 2016, 11:41 PM
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I don't want to admit it but I am depressed. I have a lot of medical issues and sometimes dealing with them are to much. The people around me might be better off without me. I also have a special needs son and dealing with that can be frustrating and make you tired. I also have a daughter in an abusive relationship and that hurts but the one thing I do have going for me is a loving caring husband and my fur babies
Sorry if I overtook this thread I did not mean to
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| Bolivar83, shezbut
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Feb 24, 2016, 12:17 AM
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Bribing myself is how I get through so much! "If I clean the cat box/walk for half an hour/do 1 load laundry" etc I give myself a small reward (30 min nap, sleep in on weekend, small piece of chocolate). As I type this, I can see many of my rewards revolve around getting back into bed. My mattress is hard as pounded sand, but it's my comfort zone, where I feel safe. I guess I'm ok with this.
Getting help w/your meds/ new meds is also an excellent idea.... |
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