[peaceweb602]

I don't feel motivated to get out of bed in the morning. I get out really late even sleeping early and even take naps. I'm so lazy and unmotivated. I don't want to do anything. I feel I'm a noncare-er, apathetic, and useless. I'm not depressed. I just don't want to do anythiing. I worry I may be psychopathic because I just don't care about anyone or anything. I want to be independent and self sufficient and not a burden to anyone, but my laziness harms and I just don't care.

[student646]

I do this too. Sometimes I don't get out of bed all day.

Question - do you spend the majority of your free time on the computer? I am trying to limit my computer time. I feel like it "traps" me sometimes.

[peaceweb602]

Originally Posted by student646

I do this too. Sometimes I don't get out of bed all day.

Question - do you spend the majority of your free time on the computer? I am trying to limit my computer time. I feel like it "traps" me sometimes.

I could stay in bed all day too, but I think it is caused by the medications I take for schizophrenia. My hypersomnia started when I first started taking the medications. Now even when I'm off them, I still sleep more than before I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I try to stay alert while on the computer or doing anything, but I often feel tempted to sleep. I do spend some of my free time on the computer, but it's not that much.

[deanaa36]

I've had this. I'd stay in bed sleeping for more than 10 hours but still ended up feeling extremely tired.

[stóirín_cailín]

I oversleep for a variety of reasons. Sometimes its a nutrient deficiency, I'm just not eating well enough, or sometimes its just a strong bout of depression (for me anyway). It's not as bad when I have a job or classes because I pride myself in being reliable, so I'm always where I say I'll be, but now, as a part time student with no real job... well... sleeping for 10 hours and taking a 4 hour afternoon nap is a very common occurrence.

I'm tempted to ask my doctor to recommend a sleep study for me actually. Anyone else done one?

[peaceweb602]

I think I have a neuro-chemistry problem. I think I need to nourish my being with special foods and supplements to maintain alertness. The medications I take for schizophrenia caused the hypersomnia. It seems three cups of green tea and maybe some herbs might help.

[4mygrls4ever]

oh boy can i relate to this. I have no motivation. I would rather sleep and dream then to be awake and deal with life. I know i do spend too much time on my pc. I just don't have anything that interests me. I even find it difficult to find the strength to shower. My situation is a little different though. About a couple yrs ago my life changed dramatically. My husband had to medically retire from his career and it was not easy having to fight for what was ours. Now, we have gone through just about all of our retirement account money and i have had a very difficult time adjusting to my daily routine being completely changed. I still haven't adjusted to it.

[Switch]

This is my life's story.... It sucks, but it's true. I'm addicted to dreaming (so much better than reality). I have extreme motivation issues, and will not get out of bed for so long usually. I sleep an average of 12-16 hours a night depending on what's going on, less if I absolutely have to but it's completely terrible and I will crash and burn if I have to do it for more than a few days in a row. It feels like one of many things controlling my life. Even caffeine doesn't work!

They have sleeping pills but not awake pills... *sigh* And I don't recommend the 8 hour energy shots at the gas station.

One thing I have found that helps keep me up is TV. A real-life dreaming thing I think. And water. Drinking water can help sometimes (I'm usually dehydrated)