How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed in the morning?
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.
I realize Spring Break is around the corner.
@mdelrey1017 ~ Spring Break? Woo-Hoo! Hope you have a wonderful spring break! 
@Lilylistens thank you, I am looking forward to it 
I remember that my best friend Ryan is going to be at school waiting for me
@Kenworth ~ That is great to hear, I am so happy for you that you have a freind to look forward to seeing. Thank you for sharing, and take care.
BLARE MUSIC AND DRINK LOTS OF COFFEE
@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! 
I can completely relate on the drinking lots of coffee, though! 
Thank you for sharing, and take care!
To learn and discover all there is to know about human nature and help others find an objective purpose.
@cspr1997 ~ Those are interesting and awesome goals, in my opinion. Thank you for sharing them with us, best to you, and take care.
@Lilylistens thank you and you too😁
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
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 
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
@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.
I hate myself and I hope I die very very very soon.
@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 :(
@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
I need to go to school so I won't be homeless.
@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.
I work at home and those children are coming so I better be ready!
@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.
Hmm this made me immediately think of my boyfriend. I just want to get through the days so I can see him. :)
@KittyKitCat
i certainly understand that. Social things are so hard for me too.