I'm unable to get up in the morning, and do not enjoy the things I used to enjoy.
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It feels good to actually help someone.
Hi, how are you today?
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Hi there, I'm struggling to be honest.
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What are you struggling with?
assistant
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I've been finding it really hard to motivate myself to do anything for the last year or so, but it's been getting worse recently. Everything feels like hard work.
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To be honest, I feel the same way sometimes, too. It is nice to have someone to talk to about this. Have you talked to anyone else about this yet?
assistant
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I haven't really, I feel like other people have their own issues and I don't want to burden them. It's good that others feel the same. Do you have any advice on what makes you feel better?
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Yes. I agree. For me personally, I noticed if I think back of a time before I lost my motivation, sometimes it helps me to reenergize a bit. What have motivated you in the past?
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Question
Hmm, I'm finding it hard to remember a time I didn't feel like this! I feel like this has been going on forever! I used to enjoy walking, and generally getting things done around the house. I am also self employed and loved putting time into my business but I've been finding that hard recently. I've been watching a lot of Netflix and youtube and not doing much else.
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I have been spending a lot of time home by myself as well.
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How do you cope with it? How do you not get bored and restless?
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I noticed if I try to adhere to a schedule, even a very simple one, such as getting up at a certain time, making breakfast, and showering. My days tend to go better.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I've been finding I have a lot of time alone with my thoughts recently. That's a good idea, I could try that. At the moment I get up at around 11am but U have been trying to get up earlier but I just can't make myself do it. I've also been sleeping during the day which is maybe not good.
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Have you tried reading? I find reading motivates me sometimes, too. Sometimes too much thinking alone leaves me digging a hole for myself.
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I used to get a lot of pleasure from reading and would always have a book on the go. Now reading feels like a chore, as if I am making myself do it.
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I sometimes force myself to exercise when I get sleepy when I shouldn't be tired during the day.
assistant
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That's a good idea I could definitely try that. I suppose that is a little weather dependant though.
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Maybe try YouTubing? There are a lot of interesting channels that talks about science, technology, personal health, ... etc. That can be beneficial to you and worthwhile.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I do watch a lot of youtube, but it's mainly true crime I am into. I always forget there is other content on there other than what is in my subscription box.
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Certainly. I have a pullup bar and some weights at home. Even without those, sometimes I just do some bodyweight exercises, such as pushups, squats, ... etc.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Home workouts would be good. Do you use an app, or just make up the moves yourself?
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Yes, the YouTube algorithm is not always the most helpful sometimes. You can try logging out to see if you see some other recommendations.
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I will do that after this chat, and see if I can find any home workout videos on there.
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I used to be in the military, so I have a rough idea of what exercises I can perform and how much of it I can do each time. Looking up more information on it is a great idea. Overall, I noticed if I can stay clean, healthy, and strong, many of my other problems tend to go away or at least appear less severe.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Self-disclosure
I'll do that then, and see if there are any useful apps I can use on my phone so I can do workouts on the go. I know it will be hard to get myself into the habit of doing it but maybe if I stick at it I'll see rewards. Yeah I suppose I need to try more to not give in to all the negative thoughts.
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I recommend finding a friend or partner to keep you accountable. I used to have a spreadsheet for my exercises such as running, because I hate running. Having to fill out that spreadsheet motivated me quite a bit at the time.
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Self-disclosure,Self-disclosure
I'd love to find a partner! At the moment I can't really go out and dating and I'm finding online dating tedious. That's a good idea, I use excel for work so could set up a spreadsheet for exercise.
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Yes, have some fun with the spreadsheet, too! Conditional formatting, plotting graphs, generating statistics.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I'll certainly look into it. Thanks for your help, I'm feeling a little more focused.
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