[bubbles00]

I honestly have no motivation to do anything. Like I should be really really overwhelmed right now but I'm not. It's like I threw out my feelings. I'm not doing that great in class; my marks are dropping like crazy (near failing) and it's like i don't give a shït anymore or something. I know I probably should be having a mental breakdown right now or something (like I did last semester, but I'm not). I have like no mood/emotion (and i don't know if that's even a good thing); it's like as if I blocked out my feelings or something (maybe the word for it is numb but idk)

I have no motivation to do anything. I failed my math test with a 30% (need a 50% to pass.... so now my average is a 51% in that class) and I have another math test coming up and I honestly don't know what's going on and I have no motivation to do my homework or figure what is going on. I procrastinate for hours. I don't wanna do anything.

Like I don't know what I'm doing. I just want to pass but my motivation is so down I don't want to anything. All I do is procratinate and I don't want to do anything. Yes I realize I can't pass if I don't do anything and that nothing is going to "magically" fall in place for me. I don't know... I'm just screwing myself up :/ Just have no motivation. Ugh I knew I should've dropped out of school when I still had the chance

[Crazy Hitch]

(((bubbles)))



I am sorry to hear that you are currently struggling with motivational issues.

This is understandably affecting your grades.

Feeling numb ..... yes I do understand what this feels like.

Procrastination - yes, then this becomes the response to your feeling so you don't do your homework.

When we get confused on topics it is easy to distance ourself if we no longer understand it.

Then it just really becomes boring because most of what gets explained to us flies right over our head.

So it becomes like someone making you watch the most boringggggggggg film ever that you really couldn't be bothered watching and would be inclined to not watch much.

It's a cycle.

Just a few suggestions here I'm thinking off the top of my head -

I am wondering, is there any maths assistance available to you at school in terms of extra lessons that may help you catch up?

If not, would your teacher possibly be able to recommend someone who does extra tuition?

Also - the internet has a wealth of information on most maths topics.

So if you googled the topic you're stuck on in maths you should find "explanations" of concepts. You can't really apply the concept if you didn't understand it in the first place.

Also, take the topic (I use it as pure illustration only) - type the "topic word" followed by "workheet" and see what you find. Reason is you may find a lot of resources on the topic you are currently on online placed there for teachers. You may be able to find additional resources in terms of problem solving questions. Most of those come with solutions so you can check if you're right. So if the topic algebra type algebra worksheet or algebra worksheet with answers and see what you get. Have a go at it and check if your responses were correct. If incorrect, try figure out why.

Also, routine is key here.

Naturally, your routine due to your circumstances has become somewhat disrupted and you're procrastinating on this homework thing.

Try get into one.

I know it sounds yuck.

But you kind of have to go on "autopilot mode".

And say to yourself when I get home I am going to commit to XYZ and think about what times.

Hang in there.

[asiriusBee]

I know EXACTLY how you feel!!!! I'm in school going through the same thing. The thing is, I've been feeling this way for years! I wanted to give up last year, but was talked out of it. Now I'm thinking I should've just quit while I was ahead!

The problem is that it's really hard to reach out to people. Who can you find to give you a pep talk when you can't get "it" together enough to do homework? Most people I know don't want or know how to deal with you and your depression! Some professors are understanding and will work with you. But most will tell you to drop the class and take it again when you get "it" together! Or say something like: "oh, well; do the best you can."

I don't know if I'm going to keep trying. I've been applying for administrative jobs like crazy! If I get hired, I'm done with school for a while.

I suppose if you can get a job, try going to school later. A regular Monday through Friday job may provide the routine that we both need!! Let me know how things go.

asiriusBee

Originally Posted by bubbles00

I honestly have no motivation to do anything. Like I should be really really overwhelmed right now but I'm not. It's like I threw out my feelings. I'm not doing that great in class; my marks are dropping like crazy (near failing) and it's like i don't give a shït anymore or something. I know I probably should be having a mental breakdown right now or something (like I did last semester, but I'm not). I have like no mood/emotion (and i don't know if that's even a good thing); it's like as if I blocked out my feelings or something (maybe the word for it is numb but idk)

I have no motivation to do anything. I failed my math test with a 30% (need a 50% to pass.... so now my average is a 51% in that class) and I have another math test coming up and I honestly don't know what's going on and I have no motivation to do my homework or figure what is going on. I procrastinate for hours. I don't wanna do anything.

Like I don't know what I'm doing. I just want to pass but my motivation is so down I don't want to anything. All I do is procratinate and I don't want to do anything. Yes I realize I can't pass if I don't do anything and that nothing is going to "magically" fall in place for me. I don't know... I'm just screwing myself up :/ Just have no motivation. Ugh I knew I should've dropped out of school when I still had the chance

[hypermic]

I struggle massively with motivation, this is a component (in my case) of ADHD. Many people with ADHD like myself complain that they have no drive or "will power".

I can only motivate myself towards easy and immediate REWARDING things.

Lack of motivation can be related to depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders.

Do you have any sort of diagnosis that you are willing to share?

[rorys_going-to_yale]

I got expelled from one of my colleges for having a .7 GPA , i was banned for like 5 years, and i basically withdrew from my second one because my gpa was non existent.

I feel so unmotivated and left behind.

I tried doing yoga and stuff but it only lasts a few days until I relapse into no motivation mode.

Yes this reminds me of me, I have never had motivation. I am 37 now and I am thinking of going back to school because I have been on unemployment for a few years, but I was never motivated at school either so it would be unrealistic to think that I would be motivated now. I feel like I have dropped out of life altogether, not just school.

[alicetailor]

You should try self- motivation techniques or consider discussing the matter with your teachers or parents, They may help you.

[RisuNeko]

If you're already on an antidepressant ask to be switched to an SNRI instead of an SSRI. SNRIs are more motivating and can lift you out of that no motivation cycle.

I want talk for studies,work,job and lack of motivation.I remember my self boring and dislike studying from early years,a mediocre student just waiting finish school with a mediocre degree.

After high school years,i went to learn something,much money and time wasted,from first 6 months i was already bored,didnt like the stuff they teaching us,most ppl changed subject,i left alone with 2 guys into a classroom waiting 2 years of boredom to pass and then no degree cause i gave up in the second failed attempt to pass degree exams.

I felt sto guilty,so failed,so alone i coulnd't make it to succeed,my parents thought i was a lazy,i couldn't find motivation,something will be inspiring to try,without friends,without fun,without much money,without relationship,loneliness,lack of confidence,low self esteem,insecure,difficulty to think clear and take decisions will make me an independent person.

Next step was to went gym trying to fix my mood and make my dead boring daily hours be less boring.Not last long,after 2 years bored of gym,continued to be into loneliness.Fearing to search for a job that could make me believe more to my self and make some little steps forward.

Now is the second attempt trying take a degree in a subject,again the same dissapointment,again wrong choice,was so boring and useless going somewhere and nothing to be insteresting.

Back in past i wanted to learn guitar,go to a team playing football for fun,buy a used car,find a job for some money,have friends,nothing from that i did all over the years.

This moment im trying to understand the meaning of my life and could not find any kind of motivation will make me escape from a space daily boring life.

[connect.the.stars]

I was about to make a post just like this one bubbles. You beat me to it!

I'm struggling from lack of motivation too. Sometimes I wish they had a mood icon for "unmotivated".

Just today, my parents told me that if I pass my license exam, they're going to buy me a new car. After my initial reaction of disgust for such a materialistic tactic, I started thinking... WHY is it that people need to place rewards for themselves at the end of a difficult task? For example: graduation gifts. Or on a smaller scale... "if I finish doing this problem set, then I can eat a piece of chocolate!"

I know it comes as no consolation to say that we need to figure out how to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely). But I think it's more actionable than wracking our brains trying to understand the root of our motivations (like why do we want it? why don't we feel able to do it? why am I avoiding it?) Focusing on what will keep us on track to attaining it is probably going to make us feel better about ourselves in the long run. Don't worry about the set backs. Just take a deep breath or a short break, and keep on going.

Just keep swimming~