Is it normal to not want to get better?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Feb 19, 2023
compassionateDay97
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Mar 4, 2018
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I would say this is very normal. It could be due to the comfort zone of being in a routine, where you are most comfortable. It can be scary knowing if you're better things may change.
Engineeringhappiness
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Mar 6, 2018
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if you feel like you dont want to get better its because you have gotten used to your situation. you need to get help. your jar is full, so let go of some things.
Sintix
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Mar 29, 2018
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Yes. A lot of times when people go through things, their mindset changes. Such as someone who is battling severe depression may be in the mindset that they are worthless, or need to harm themselves. I sincerely hope whatever you're going through isn't that severe.
Sometimes not wanting to get better could be lack of attention or motivation as well. No matter what you're dealing with, it is normal to struggle with wanting to get better and not. It definitely takes devotion, and often times that is hard to have.
wonderfullLake74
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Apr 4, 2018
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Sometimes when we are depressed we don't care if we get better and feel apathetic. It's normal, but if it lasts too long, it would be in your best interest to speak to someone.
Anonymous
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Apr 4, 2018
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For people with depression it's very hard to make progress. So they just give up, and don't want to make any progress (get better) since they may think their case is helpless.
lolitarose13
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Apr 4, 2018
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Yes. Often when we go through hard times, our thoughts are so incredibly complex that we can't see straight, and therefore we may opt for no help, as we do not see it the same way a loved one may.
MissHeather
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Apr 6, 2018
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It may be easier this way, but it the more challenging way may bring more positive results in life.
Anonymous
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Apr 12, 2018
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Yes, this is normal. Sometimes change can seem scary, or we find comfort in our troubles. Getting better can take a lot of commitment and sometimes it might feel like we're not ready.
iliketurtlesthemost72
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Apr 15, 2018
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Of course it is. I would of course need to know more about your specific topic, but wanting to be better is just human nature.
kindHand56
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Apr 18, 2018
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I think it's normal to feel like this, but eventually, you MUST find the motivation from within you to get back up! It's the only way forward. Hope this helps
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