I've just been feeling tired and sad lately especially with everything that's going on
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Hi
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Hello! How are you doing today?
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Not too good, I've just been feeling really tired lately. I haven't had the energy to do anything no matter how hard I try Then when I do manage to do something, I'm just so sad that its hard to find the motivation to put any effort in
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What do you do for a living? Are you stretching yourself too thin?
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I'm a freelance writer so I can choose my own hours. I haven't been going over the top with my hours, I'm definitely doing less now than I did before
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Sometimes I find that when I am doing less I end up being more exhausted.
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Reflection of feelings
Yeah, the more I sleep the more I want to sleep. The fact that I don;t have set hours means that I just stay in bed for ages before a deadline
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Have you been spending any time outside or exercising? Science has shown that boost of endorphins you get from sunlight or exercise can help with energy. I understand that it is easy to stay in bed all day until you absolutely have to do something.
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Information,Restatement or Paraphrasing
No we're back in lockdown here so I've been staying inside unless I need groceries and stuff
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Not having motivation is a tough feeling to overcome. I think a lot of people are suffering with this issue due to todays current affairs.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yeah I honestly think that's what's affected my mood, it doesn't help that my uncle recently got diagnosed with covid
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Do you think it could help you if you tried to spend some more time outside or exercising?
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I'm just burnt out I think. I have stopped exercising so that's something to consider
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Even if you just do something easy like a walk around the block. Or sit in front of a window while the sun floods in on you.
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Providing Suggestions
Yeah I guess that's something I should consider
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I try to make sure that on sunny days I open all of my blinds. It forces me to get out of bed, and the vitamin D boost from the sunshine helps to keep me motivated. It sounds like you may be identifying some things that you could change?
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Self-disclosure,Question
I honestly can't tell the last time I even opened my blinds so I could do that. Yeah, you've given me a few ideas Thanks for that
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That's great! I am glad to help. I am confident that you can overcome this time.
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Fingers crossed, I'll try those options you've given me though Thanks for listening in anyway
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