Fair enough, but i didn’t say being rich makes you unhappy but rather being rich doesn’t necessarily make you happy.
Go for it, if that is what you desire.
What are you going to do to make you rich?
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My motivation is at an all time low. All my life I’ve had a lack of drive, but never have I felt so absolutely unable to participate in any activities that require even an ounce of effort. It’s like part of me is missing. Reading a book is like looking at a big wall of text that makes me overwhelmed. I’m not sure why math and computer science are difficult but they are. Learning Spanish requires a decent memory which I no longer have. All that on top of the fact that I don’t want to freaking do anything. It’s frustrating. How can I help the world when I can’t even help myself?
I’ve got some evolving mania, I wouldn’t consider it motivation. Where I’m at is okay, and much better than depression or negative symptoms. I’m interested in trying lamictal. I’m activated, but can’t do anything and get sidetracked and have issues with memory. So, very little gets done, but there is a lot of bluster and every little thing I do is better than good to me. If coming down means no blackouts and better cognition, then I’m not averse to that possibility in the slightest.
I’m a hip hop producer. I have a shot at getting rich doing that. I have an online business selling beats through instagram and ive sold one beat so far since ive felt like I’m a good enough producer to start selling quality products. I know its unlikely but I’m going to try. But god is it moving slow… The music industry is really hard to make it in. If I dont end up getting rich i at least want to make a good living doing it. Thats my alternate goal if I dont get rich.
I’m better if I know there’s someone who cares enough to read the riot act if I let things slip. My stepdaughter is very caring , but part of that is making sure I don’t get into the state I got when living at my previous place and speaking her mind when she needs to.
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@Sardonic Sorry to hear how severe your lack of motivation is at present. You expressed it so clearly and I didn’t want it to go unrecognized. The reason I was reading this site today was because I have had a the similar problem, but less severe. Some people think they have the answers but I think basically I have to wait until it runs its course. Maybe it is the disease we have because so many of us have this problem.
I myself don’t have the answer. I just hope you find a way to do more.
One thing I noticed is that you said “all my life I’ve had a lack of drive. . .” I was wondering if this is true or if this is how it appears to you right now.
When I wasn’t motivated I was very sick mentally. I would only lay in bed all day. But now I feel like life is a flower cause my mental health improved. Maybe your p doc can help you.
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I don’t think of my illness as severe in any capacity. I know there are people who have it so much worse. My mom says I’ve always had a lack of drive, and from what I can remember, she’s right. Well, not always, but since I was around 10. I remember being motivated before then. I find it easier to do things if my mom tells me to. I mean, it’s still hard, but I’m much more likely to get things done if soneone in a position of authority tells me to do things. I have no idea why that is, but that’s how it goes. Sometimes I can get myself to do things. Like, I just brushed my teeth for the first time in too long. I pushed past my lack of motivation and managed to get something done. Some days are harder than others, but for the most part I just want to lay in bed and be on my phone. Sometimes I don’t even eat. It’s bad, but it’s not that bad.
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I like your dreams @Samuelmcc! Maybe you can become a business owner. In order to have motivation, you can do some physical exercises. I’m testing doing incantations (Tony Robbins). Just don’t give up your dreams!
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That speaks volumes to me. I wouldn’t call my stepdaughter ‘authority’ but she’s someone to say “Hey you” and put me straight.
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I don’t even like goatees, I just have one because I’m too lazy to shave my face more than twice a month.
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I don’t know what is up with us. Honestly if anyone tells me to take a shower or brush my teeth then I’ll probably do it. It seems that other people can motivate me, but I can’t motivate myself.
That’s me, too.
But what about making money to support a family or even to be attractive to women (I’m a man).
That’s me to a “T” cept I’m not on disability. Motivation is an issue for me too. I hesitate to ask but is there a good med for motivation? Hehe.
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Earning enough to support a family and having enough money to attract a female is one thing, but continually grasping to be rich is another.
For most people including szs the dream of being rich is never achieved, and what I am trying to say is that being rich doesn’t necessarily make you happy anyway. Far better to concentrate on what makes you happy in the first place.
Just a tip, a relationship where the woman needs a rich man is not based on love or actual desire, but rather a shallow and vacuous one which is not likely to last and ends in disappointment time immemorial.
Making money is one thing, desiring the unachievable will cause unhappiness.
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Start with more exercise, a little 30min. walk it’s enough. Try twice a week or more. It really helps. You feel more active after exercise.
I take low dose of AP now.
Wish you The best!
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Having a full time job gives my life a certain shape and structure. I am not crazy about what I do at work but it’s ok. I know I should exercise but I lack the drive especially in winter. I manage to read a little bit and I enjoy playing table tennis.
Overall my progress from the vegetable I was until the summer of 2017 has been spectacular. I believe anyone can improve. A med tweak or the right form of therapy can do wonders. Also, setting one’s aims too high and not seeing progress on a day to day basis can result in disappointment and depression. Set small goals and live in the now. Also, listen to good music and maybe consider getting a pet if you spend most of the time at home.
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I don’t know of any med that really helps. The negatives are notoriously hard to treat.
My motivation levels are very low.
I want to paint, be an artist but didn’t paint for two months
Finally today forced myself to pick up paintbrush
Felt good even though the picture was a flop.
But still, it is so very hard to keep going!
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