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How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed in the morning?

kappa170 March 7th, 2016

I've been severely depressed for months now, and since I don't have set hours at work (I come and go whenever I want) I'm finding it really hard to get out of bed unless I have an early morning meeting. Does anyone have any tips or advice? They would be greatly appreciated.

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mdelrey1017 March 14th, 2016

I realize Spring Break is around the corner.

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@mdelrey1017 ~ Spring Break? Woo-Hoo! Hope you have a wonderful spring break! smiley

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mdelrey1017 March 15th, 2016

@Lilylistens thank you, I am looking forward to it smiley

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Kenworth March 14th, 2016

I remember that my best friend Ryan is going to be at school waiting for me

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@Kenworth ~ That is great to hear, I am so happy for you that you have a freind to look forward to seeing. smiley Thank you for sharing, and take care.

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zoeLH101 March 14th, 2016

BLARE MUSIC AND DRINK LOTS OF COFFEE

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@zoeLH101 ~ Personally I dont think I could deal with loud music first thing in the morning (i prefer my loud music while driving, personally, lol) but if that works for you, that is great! laugh

I can completely relate on the drinking lots of coffee, though! yes Thank you for sharing, and take care!

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cspr1997 March 14th, 2016

To learn and discover all there is to know about human nature and help others find an objective purpose.

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@cspr1997 ~ Those are interesting and awesome goals, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing them with us, best to you, and take care. smiley

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cspr1997 March 16th, 2016

@Lilylistens thank you and you too😁

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creativeCamp2095 March 14th, 2016

My dog sleeps in the bed with me. When he wakes up and needs to go outside, usually I can force myself to get up because I know he needs to go outside and use the bathroom... or else he'll make a mess in my room, and I sure don't want to clean that up, lol

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

Hi, @creativeCamp2095 ~ I can really relate to this! My little dog is a great motivator for me, as well! Need to go outside every day, no matter what, even in the rain, according to my dog. lol smiley

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Anon08 March 15th, 2016

I remember them at if I don't get out of bed and go to school then I'll fail and end up on the streets

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@Anon08 ~ School, yes, that is absoulately a motivator for many, I think, to get out of bed. Thank you very much for sharing, and take care.

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lonelyandsad9641 March 15th, 2016

I hate myself and I hope I die very very very soon.

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kappa170 OP March 15th, 2016

@lonelyandsad9641 I know exactly how you feel :( But please don't think that way. I know I'm just an Internet stranger, but I care. I know we both have the strength to get through this... Please let me know if I can help. I know how horrible it is to feel that way and to be alone :(

Anomalia March 15th, 2016

@lonelyandsad9641 - It worries me an awful lot to hear this, and I want to encourage you to reach out to one of the resources below to get support from people who are well-trained and helpful in situations where you are feeling like you want to die. Take care, and please reach out.

imalive.org - a chat site like this one, but focused on suicide

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx - chat site, USA specific

www.crisistextline.org/textline/ - chat site, USA specific

suicidestop.com

www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/ - chat site, UK men specific, open 5pm-12am

unsuicide.wikispaces.com/Online+Suicide+Help#.VCAAsPldXLJ

www.thesurvivorstrust.org/national-helplines/ - helplines for different areas

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Prinxee March 15th, 2016

I need to go to school so I won't be homeless.

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@Prinxee ~ Hmm, seems school, and perhaps the possible negative consequences of not attending it, is a motivator for many to get out of bed. Thank you for sharing, and please do take care.

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enthusiasticWater7692 March 15th, 2016

I work at home and those children are coming so I better be ready!

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Lilylistens March 15th, 2016

@enthusiasticWater7692 ~ Getting ready for the children to arrive....that sounds like a motivator to get out of bed to me, for sure! Thank you for sharing, and take care.

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KittyKitCat March 15th, 2016

Hmm this made me immediately think of my boyfriend. I just want to get through the days so I can see him. :)

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enthusiasticWater7692 March 16th, 2016

@KittyKitCat

i certainly understand that. Social things are so hard for me too.

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