[K0123]

How does one feel motivated, when feeling there is nothing in life worth waking up for anymore?

I feel overwhelmed and depressed due to the state of my reality.

I feel broken and that there isn't much help out there, and I feel too tired to do much of anything.

I've tried, and tried. And "it will get better" just hurts to hear.

[TRNRMOM]

i can only offer my understanding and compassion for your feelings. don't know if you are alone or w/other family members (spouse/partner/children) but my opinion only is if you have someone who you believe can give you even the smallest amount of support or understanding of this nightmare of our world, reach out. as part of my bipolar, i have a lot of obsessive/compulsivity and anxiety. i am married 34 yrs. my husband and i check in daily and ask what our level of emotion is (i.e., on 100% scale, if he says he's at 50%, the i need to give him the other 50% if i'm able and vice versa. because of other health issues (i'm 73) i'm most vulnerable to the virus so i do what i can to maintain my safety and safety of others. because of my o/c, i require that things be done daily on a regular basis and the rigidity and compulsive seem to keep me occupied...and distracted. we live in az. where there's plenty of sun and since our health club is closed we make sure to walk outside every morning...changing the route of the walk every day. because of my mania i no longer can read books and retain/concentrate, so aside from watching t.v. i make sure i listen to a podcast...BUT THE BIGGEST SALVATION FOR ME IS THAT I KEEP REPEATING TO MYSELF THAT I AM NOT ALONE; THAT EVERY SINGLE HUMAN BEING IN MY LIFE AND IN THIS WORLD IS GOING THRU EXACTLY WHAT I'M GOING THRU; for my mental stability, i've need to step back and tell some people who i am extremely close to, that their anxiety and paranoia are too triggering for me and that i am stepping back from being connected with them (many texts throughout the day); i grieve and miss that communication but for me, i need to be in contact with only those people who have similar levels of anxiety; otherwise i'd be out of my mind. find joy in the smallest of things regardless of what they might be. take it 1 hr. at a time. distract. take a shower/bath. listen to music. reach out thru FaceTime or whatever you can do even for a very brief connection. post your feelings here. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

[K0123]

Thank you so much

I don't have many people at all in my life right now. I am at the end of an 8 year relationship with my boyfriend, I have no where else to go so we are remaining friends while I work on getting a job and gaining the confidence I've never really had. I have my mom but I feel being around her isn't always good for me. I want to find connections but have always struggled with this. I am 29 now, and desperate to figure out how to make good, genuine connections. I am considerate of others, to the best of my ability and understanding, but have always wished for that care back.

[Fuzzybear]

I'm sending hugs. I can think of a few ideas I could share but am not sure how helpful they would be. Keep posting.

[Hi IM Dan]

KO123 Hi.

Thank you for your post, I feel the same way, were too young to ever feel like this.

I struggle constantly with purpose, how someone else views me and their purpose for me is all I have left, and these people don't think much of me.

If I could give you purpose. I would.

If for a second you didn't have to feel broken around me, Id give you millions of my seconds.

I don't know the answers but I walk next to you.

[Yzen]

I know it probably sounds pointless...but, maybe jumping into something new might cause a spark. It's the feeling of being stuck in my situation that bothers me most. You could try doing something completely outside of your current world of interests like a new skill, hobby, or activity you never thought of doing before.

I hope things get better for you.

[K0123]

Thank you kindly, all, for your support and empathy/sympathy. I wish no life had to feel pain. It all feels so unfair sometimes. Reaching out and feeling love and care in return helps, so much. I'm here for you all. 💛

[Artistic1]

Originally Posted by K0123

How does one feel motivated, when feeling there is nothing in life worth waking up for anymore?

I feel overwhelmed and depressed due to the state of my reality.

I feel broken and that there isn't much help out there, and I feel too tired to do much of anything.

I've tried, and tried. And "it will get better" just hurts to hear.

Hi,
I understand how ‘it will get better’ hurts.. just want you to know that it looks like people care about you here, even if I or others don’t have all the answers we can- just like ‘Hi I’m Dan’ said we can walk with you and maybe that in itself gives way to motivation and purpose for being part of something. Even if it is online it may still count. You count. I’m so glad we’ve conversed here

[K0123]

Thank you.

Yes, just knowing that I'm not alone helps.

Having a reason to wake up in the morning.

I'm still working on this. It's hard.

Thank you for your caring response

[boomerango]

I am so sorry you feel sad, broken, and unmotivated. It takes energy to survive, never mind heal from loss upon loss. The energy draw increases when available resources have changed or vanished: when there is no immediate replenishing human touch for you, like a hug. Finding and creating new resources is work. You are still trying, and that hugely counts! You are motivated that much. Hold to that bit! You wrote it down, and shared. Thank you for that, because it helps me know I am not alone. Lack of motivation is my own trapping. I wish you better minutes ahead, more light, more open doors.