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Hey L, it’s definitely normal to feel what you have been feeling, given that you have had some major changes and are just about done with your job. What helps for me when I’m feeling sad or anxious,...
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It’s okay to have some bad days @L, hopefully when life settles down and you aren’t going through so many changes all at once or all within a short amount of time, you’ll begin to feel like yourself...
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UGH. I’m so sorry – I know you’ve had such a rough year, and even with no struggle simply going through that much change (new job, new town, end of relationship, beginning of new relationship, final...
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I totally understand it being easier, but all things said and done it could hurt you down the long run and I’m rooting for you so I don’t want that to happen!
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@Ladyinpurplenotred, you have a good point. I do need to take responsibility for that. Thanks for the reminder…I think it’s just easier for me to blame him.
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I’m glad that even though you don’t want to, you’re starting to do things that are getting your excited for your move. 9 1/2 days…you can count them on your hand–that’s exciting! I would also caution...
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Another update because you guys are so awesome and seem to always know what to say to help me to feel better. I’m still unmotivated. And I still think I’m depressed. I have started cleaning out my...
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Getting rid of crap always makes me feel so much better! If that works for you, then definitely start going through your apartment and packing up things that you can donate, and throw away anything...
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Thank you ALL. I knew this was the place to come. Today I actually went through my office and started throwing stuff away liberally. That helped me jump start myself a little bit. To answer a few...
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I saw a counselor when I was in college (I started seeing her in January and graduated in May)- she refused to put me on anything because of adverse reactions – she did not want me to have even more...
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speaking as someone who was diagnosed with depression after my breakup, and is currently on meds and in counseling, you might just want to find someone to see when you get back home. Even though you...
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I went through a bad break up a few years ago and thought I was a-okay until WHUMP I was hit with a big huge depression. I’m not saying that’s what’s happening to you to that degree, but it does...
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As much as I love suggesting therapy and think it’s awesome, I don’t think it’s something you need to get into right now. I say just suck it up for the next couple weeks. Every day, just focus on...
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Hmm. Does dinking around on the internet during the workday really indicate depression? I do it, but I’m also underwhelmed in a position that no longer challenges me — but I don’t think I’m a...
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L, I feel you. Sometimes I find that just setting really stupidly easy goals helps for me. Also my newest obsession has been http://www.rememberthemilk.com I have made lists for EVERYTHING in my...
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@ebstarr – you’re right the reason why I mention depression is that I have multiple symptoms. Most days I hit snooze a billion times and I don’t get up until I absolutely have to. I find myself...
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You could be burned out, or you could be dealing with “Short-Timer Syndrome”. I am so burned out at work that I find myself surfing the web while working so I have something else to look at. I am...
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Hey L, I assume you added the thing about depression because you know that lack of motivation can be a sign of depression in itself? Anyway, I don’t think that there’s any reason to try to “weather...
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You guys, I have a serious lack of motivation to do anything, especially work related. I’ve noticed it especially in the last couple weeks. I’m 95% certain I know why — I’ve had a very rough year...
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