Tires of struggling

@tealbean

I am so sorry that you are going through this hard time .. is there some activity that you like to do ? Some hobby or interests other than tv shows? May be take some small step towards making yourself feel better..and that could help you lighten up and get some energy..

@tealbean

I feel the same. I don't know what to do about it. Therapy doesn't seem to be working... Them and listeners suggests things like try to take small steps and find hobbies. But I am not able to force myself to take interest in things. I guess it's difficult for people to relate to this kind of feeling of being so done with life. Just like how I can't relate to relationship issues.

some people go through phases of this and come out........ but some are simply long term and see no end...........the suggestions of trying a new hobby or whatever always seems like something you just say....

i list items that i have put off or feel need to be done even though i do not want to.... i am the poster child of avoiding doing it and just staying in status quo and then being mad about it.....

In the end you are the only person you need to meet expectations for ................i push myself into uncomfortable items and do things even if in my head i am kicking and screaming to just let it go ....... small talk is boring and often pointless ....... I am not good at it ....... but i just grin and bear it sometimes as a challenge to myself........

I never think what do other expect but what do i expect....... hate your job or not good at it change jobs ......sounds easy but not always i worked with many who complained and were miserable but refused to change ..i decided i never wanted to be them and changed not always better but i challenge myself to learn something from every situation......

@tealbean I hate that your going through this but try thinking positive. You are overpowering your pros/cons list... balance it: if you used to like a show, what did you like about it? What is enjoyable for you now? Set a goal for you to do everyday and rewards for completing it. Life shouldn't be a challenge, but when it is, look it straight in the face and say " I know who I am and I am better than before." Today is the present, everyone enjoys receiving presents, so enjoy receiving today.

My sister feels this way too, and I never know what to say that can help. Maybe words can't help. But I do know, at least for my sister, that being outdoors can give you some energy. I know that's rather trite, "take a walk and stop being sad," and I'm not saying that's going to fix anything, but it may give you a small nudge in the right direction.

I know advice often doesn't feel good, and it can feel like people are implying that you haven't tried to get better. But I hope you know that all of this comes from a place of caring. Everyone only wants to help you, and I hope that brings you some comfort.

Take care, friend. I hope something lucky happens to you today!

Just know that you're not alone.