Posted by Chris O on May 17, 2003, at 11:52:58
In reply to What if it's just me?, posted by TapiocaMonk on May 16, 2003, at 12:42:58
TapiocaMonk:
Do you have any physical symptoms such as fatigue, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle tension, insomnia, etc.? This might be one indication that you are experiencing depression and are not just "lazy." But calling oneself "lazy" and "unmotivated" sound like you are judging yourself too harshly, one symptom of depression. And the fact that you have sought medical treatment seems to indicate that your feelings have been going on for a considerable length of time, another symptom of depression. And as for the meds not working, that
doesn't mean you are not depressed. As anyone who has tried them knows, each med affects each individual person in different ways.I think my symptoms are a bit different from yours (I'm more on the anxiety, sleep disorder end), but I too wrestle with the same type of introspection that you do. I tend to come down on the side of:
What is the purpose of life on this earth? It just seems like there is so much suffering and pain...and why should I get motivated if everything I do results in nothing at all? Medication (SSRIs) alleviates my physical symptoms to a degree, but I still ruminate a lot on questions of motivation in life, even when taking the meds. Have you tried any "natural" approaches to your condition, such as fish oil? They haven't worked for me, but I've heard some people claim success on them.
poster:Chris O
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