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Mental Health Support

BigmanPigman

(53,401 posts)

5. Depression causes procrastination

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 05:05 AM

Nov 2024

When you don't feel like doing even the most simple, normal activities it could be related to depression. The problem for me it that I put myself down for not doing what I should be doing. That makes the depression worse. Don't be too hard on yourself.

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I have no motivation. [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 OP

An idea NJCher Nov 2024 #1

Hey, NJCher, that's a seriously interesting idea! calimary Nov 2024 #4

Google cognitive behavioral therapy for motivation. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #2

I'll be thinking of you, I_Underground Panther. Hugs to you! HeartsCanHope Nov 2024 #3

Depression causes procrastination BigmanPigman Nov 2024 #5

I feel much the same. My kid cats give me the motivation to go on Siwsan Nov 2024 #6

Just do the first step Danascot Nov 2024 #7

I sometimes do what Danascot recommends. Diamond_Dog Nov 2024 #8

Hi Panther! I have the same problem, my antidepressant helps, and Strattera for ADHD helped Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #9

I take adderall I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #10

Yep. Right there with you. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #11