Posted by Mark H. on March 4, 2005, at 19:17:59
In reply to Dread and procrastination, posted by All Done on March 4, 2005, at 16:03:03
As a fellow sleepy-head, I suggest going to bed earlier. After years of trying to convince myself otherwise, I finally realized that if I go to bed at 8:00 PM and sleep for 11 or 12 hours, I really do feel MUCH better the next day. Of course this wouldn't work if my spouse didn't like to go to bed early too, but fortunately she does.
The dread you feel is common with depression. I'll spend an hour writing an email to avoid picking up the phone and actually interacting with someone, or I'll delegate the interaction to someone else.
Almost every morning I recite "I can do this" over and over to get myself to work by 10 AM. I'm deeply grateful to colleagues who tolerate my modified schedule.
I hope you find a sleep schedule that works for you. Have a great time tomorrow with your friend!
Best wishes,
Mark H.
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