Posted by JAMMER on May 30, 2001, at 16:08:52
In reply to Motivation ?!, posted by jimmygold70 on May 30, 2001, at 9:27:29
> I'm so lazy. I can't motivate myself to do anything. Acually (though my physical condition can't justify that) I function like I'm 100% handicapped. Everything goes on so slowly, nothing gets done.
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> I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, social phobia, whatever... My shrink says that my laziness is a part of my pseronality structure he's seen with other borderlines, and that he can do nothing about it.
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> What am I gonna do about that ? Any ideas ? Meds that do the job ?
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> Jimmy
> (Thanks god I made it that far (-: )I like to make "to do" lists when I feel that way. Any tasks or projects that come to mind, keeping the initial list short. I pick the easiest item and force myself to do it, something simple. Usually the feeling of accomplishment encourages me to try another simple task or project. Pick things you know you can get done, and commit yourself to doing it.
Sometimes it takes forcing ourselves a few times to get "back in the game"...and seeing and feeling progress seems to generate motivation...
Good luck,
James
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