Am I actually depressed or just feeling lazy?
You know, lately I've been struggling so much with getting out of bed every morning. It feels like this has been going on for the past couple of years now. My studies are totally suffering, and my health isn't doing great either. All I really want to do is sleep, hoping that things will magically get better when I wake up. I try to make plans for the day but never stick to them. Going out or talking to people just fees like too much effort these days.
My family and friends are disappointed in me, which isn't helping at all. They think I'm just being lazy, and it's tough because I can't explain that there's no real motivation left in my life. Nothing really excites me anymore. When I sit down to study, this overwhelming fear of failing takes over and I get super anxious as soon as I turn on my laptop. It's like I don't know how to make things better, you know?
2 Replies
ty for posting
idk if u already got diagnosed but it sounds like u have clinical depression. i rel to ur symptoms bc they'rre kinda like mine. teh thing is, even though there r manuals like dsm-5, depressions can show up in over 200 diff ways.
if u are still studying, check out ur school's student assistance program. a doc or shrink can give u a proper diagnosis and talk abt treatment options. also, maybe do some online research on major depression adn how to prep for ur appt w/ a doc. it could be helpful to bring ur blog as starting pt 4 conversation.
be sure to book extra time 4 the appt cuz thy'll cover ltos of stuff. wishing u luck figurign out ur treatment path.
regards from australia
Thanks a bunch for your reply! Really excited about those suggestions. Much appreciated!