It all feels so pointless. Sleep, eat, work, sleep some more, eat some more, lather, rinse repeat.
I don’t think I’m anhedonic (if that’s the word), because I do feel enjoyment from things, but it’s so hard to get myself to DO those things.
I just feel like there’s no point to anything other than the things that keep me alive, like drinking water and occasionally having food and sleep.
How do I break out of the funk? I don’t want to feel this way.
I’m just so tired of everything.
I’ve explained the feeling before, the feeling of not wanting to die but not really wanting to live either.
I don’t want that feeling. I want to be motivated. I want to feel like there’s a purpose.
Motivation is all a mind set. try doing really little things for yourself at first…then after that, try a little more harder things to do for yourself…maybe buy some flowers for yourself? that always cheers me up.
That’s the way I’ve been feeling the last few days to be honest. I’m just hoping it’s a phase and it will pass.
Entertainment of some description might help. E.g. watching a movie. A movie or book (if you have the concentration to read) could stimulate your interests in other things and give you ideas for things you’d like to pursue.
What’s your passion? When you were a little boy what did you like to do? Think about it, what did you like to do? You’re in the Comfort Zone (sort of like the Twilight Zone, but more comfortable). I want the amazement of that little boy to return!!!
I like reading books, taking walks, playing video games, eating and making food other than just basic food to keep me alive, being amongst other people (when I have the energy for it.)
I have an internship, and I like being there, but I feel like I’m unable to show up half the time for some reason.
It’s like there’s some blockage in my head telling me I can’t or shouldn’t do those things.
I would love to bake something, but I don’t have money for ingredients.
I barely have money for food at the moment :’(
I have a bunch of painting equipment, and I’d love to paint something, but again, the lack of motivation is keeping me from it. I’m so tired all the time.
Just a suggestion here. I was very disillusioned in my early 20’s. A well read neighbour told me to read the Russian writers, 19th century…they’ll carry my mind away. It did help. All fiction is really fact, just glossed up with the names changed. All our energies, rise and wane, at different times. Yours may just be low now. Maybe try get close to nature. Do you know any backpackers hostels in the countryside near you? Paddling your feet along the shore, I do in Dublin, Ireland. Water helps to lift the spirit. Best wishes. Patrick x
I’ll just pass on what’s been recommended to me a thousand times. Go Exercise. If you can find the motivation to drag your self to actually do it, exercise can help with mood a lot. I was never able to drag my self to the Gym or make myself run but recently I’ve started taking tennis lessons and I can feel the difference. So what i might suggest is to schedule a workout class or something similar so its part of your routine, which will make it easier to go. Hopefully its something you can enjoy. best wishes
“Move the muscles and the mind will follow.” Dr. Abraham Low. Program your brain to move your muscles. You can do this.You can re-educate your muscles. One foot after the other. Everything else will follow as a result.
Also, I agree with Moonwalker. Exercise! It can dispel the worst moods.
