I am working now after waiting for disability to kick in after a five year period. I need motivation for when I get home to do housework. I’m working 12 hour shifts. How can I motivate myself to do housework?
Break it down into bite size prices. If all you can do is clean one shelf in the refrigerator then just clean that shelf instead of thinking you have to clean the whole thing.
Met with our financial advisor today and discussed retiring soon if financially feasible. So some homework to do on that. But this evening my wife asks me, 'what hobby are you going to do if you retire?' If I'm not working I spend time reading. Not much of a traveler. I've been working since I was 15. No clue what I would do.
@A MyDepressionTeam Member I would also like to travel to places like Hungary the birthplace of my dad's Dad
Seeing how others deal with there problems when they pop up. How they would handle it to feel there safe again be clam again.
I just stay as busy as possible. Volunteer work, exercise, yard work walking my dogs and of course housework! Sometimes nothing helps!
I have had depression since grade 2 maybe even before that- anxiety as well.
Yes I did but I didn't see a Dr untill I was older
Tom I know the feeling. It's the same with me
Avoiding not only your emotions but people, places, etc.
Depends or a symptom of the derry disease from stephen king's it
Thank you for the offer of support. Only had two sessions so far so I do not know where it's leading. First session more of a rambling talk. 2nd session my homework was to list things I find "hard"… read more
A psychologist said to me once, if I ever have doubts about meds; re side effect, compatability etc. To ask a chemist. Apparently they are better trained in the medical industry and havr very good… read more
My doctor s and other people says exercise helps with depression... I want too but I am always tired... I do work 40 hrs... But right after I go straight to bed... On my days off I sleep all day... Really frustrating to me... Too a point why Im I a life when all I do is sleep.
No. Psychiatrist has me on Risperdal
I usually keep it to myself, it all depends on who I'm working for & if I trust them or not