[Pink_Blossom]

I'm actually a psychology student. And this years is my fifth year to be a student. I know, I take a long time just to graduate. Now I'm doing my final thesis. But you know what? I have no motivation to do it. At first, I'm so excited to do this research. I chose that issue just because I really want to know more about it. I know I will doing right at that time. But now, I just lost all the passion and I have no idea why I'm doing this. Why I chose that issue? Now I became confuse of what I'm doing. Everytime I opened my laptop to do it, I just couldn't do anything. Even to read the reference, my brain was like stop working and I feel so stupid because I can't understand what I read. Please if anyone ever feel this, can you please share to me how to overcome this. Whenever I'm stuck, which is everyday and everytime I try to do it, I'm just sleeping a whole day and not doing anything. I need to finish my thesis, help!

[TheStrange]

I would have loved to tell you how to overcome it, but the truth is I don't know. I can relate to the feeling of your brain not working and not being able to grasp or start even the simplest thing that used to come 'easier'. I'm constantly trying to push myself to work on the school project I still need to start knowing it's only a few more steps till summer break. It's the thought of all things that still need to be finished, especially this research paper, that make me feel overwhelmed, which makes sense since even just getting up is a big deal already. I don't know how to remove this wall of not being able to work on what used to be your interest/passion. It could be anything from needing some kind of structure to know exactly how and when to work on things, to maybe just needing some time off from school, to being depressed.

Also, does this feeling of no motivation happen in other situation as well, or just when it comes to your thesis? I think it's good to discuss this with someone. Do you have anyone near you or perhaps someone at school that you might be able to talk with or get help from? I really hope you will find some answers and manage to work on your thesis eventually.

[TheLifeFantastic]

Burn out? In my profession we get major burnout, and usually move onto a new company around every 2 years. Some of us take months off before we can get back into the groove of being able to do our job. Now I know that is not possible for many of us to do that. If possible I would try to find some thing that helps me relax, and try to get back to work. I do pushups in the middle of work, and try to bicycle when I can.

[Pink_Blossom]

Maybe just because my thesis is the only thing I'm doing right now that's why I'm overthinking everything. In my daily life, I don't know if I could say I'm kind of a normal person because I feel sad and lonely almost everytime even if I have talked to my cousin for example or a friend. That doesn't make me feel better. Once I was meet the psychologist from my university but I don't think she really helped me. Or maybe I need to see her one more time. But I'm not feeling secure to talk about this. I mean sometimes I think it is not really a big problem so I decided to keep to myself and just let it go. But u know, it doesn't.

[Pink_Blossom]

I already tried to exercise like everyday maybe, just want to know if it changes everything in my mind. But I couldn't find it. I keep feeling worthless and hardly to concentrates and easily distracted by something.

[TheLifeFantastic]

Now it seems like it's going down in a spiral. Do you have friends or a physical support group that you can talk too? It may be that all the worries combining, and making the situation worse. Going to the School Psychologist is still worth a try, but one really needs to find one that works. Then stick with that person, but keep talking to people around you. At all cost try to stay connect. Even if it's through this forum or come into Chat. Exercise can increase dopamine, but it doesn't fix it all day.

You have made it this far! That must mean that you have the ability to do this! What I'm saying is I believe that you can do it!

[LifeIsReal!]

As a recent graduate, I encourage you to keep moving forward. Ask yourself, "Why would I come this far just to quit at the finish line?" I can promise if you don't find your inner strength to pull it out of you to continue your thesis, you'll regret it and probably won't graduate. Come on, give yourself something to be proud of. Quitters never win. Maybe talk with your professor or a counselor and see if they can encourage you more. Please, do it!
Blessings!!!