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Posted by sobstory on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:27
I don't like to do anything. I just want to sit here and do nothing while I'm at work. The thought of work pains me, the thought of doing anything pains me. I just want to sit and do nothing, let my thoughts wander as I stare into space. I could watch mindless TV all day and night and not move off the couch. I feel so brain dead and spaced out, no motivation for life or activity. What kind of life is this? Where is mine? It's all been zapped out of me. My head feels all tingly and numb. I'm unable to think.
Posted by Susan47 on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:27
In reply to sitting here waiting for endless time to pass, posted by sobstory on August 25, 2004, at 15:51:54
Hi, I've not met you on the board before. It's so sad that you feel this way though I can really relate.
Are you on an antidepressant, by any chance?
Posted by SAW on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:28
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass, posted by Susan47 on August 25, 2004, at 17:38:09
I am feeling the same way. Concentration is a REAL battle. I just want to sleep, or stay in bed. Thinking requires energy and I haven't got any. I just want to be in what I call "the safest place in the world" and that's my husband's arms. I just want to curl up in his arms and stay there forever.
I am so tired!
Posted by Susan47 on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:28
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass, posted by SAW on August 26, 2004, at 2:07:06
How long have you felt like you do right now?
Posted by Susan47 on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:29
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass, posted by Susan47 on August 26, 2004, at 10:11:04
I'm still waiting for an answer, SAW. I didn't go away just because you didn't post me back. You too sobstory, just so you know.
Posted by SAW on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:30
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass » Susan47, posted by Susan47 on August 26, 2004, at 20:43:49
Hi Susan
I am in South Africa, so there is probably a time delay in receiving posts.
I have felt like this on and off since my breakdown 4 years ago. I did improve for a while and thought I was "fixed", then relapsed in a major way this year. And was so frustrated at the relapse because of getting married and feeling unhappy when I should be so happy. My husband also battled to understand but is supportive nonetheless.
Now I find that where I used to be so productive, I could just sit and stare or channel hop on the TV. It takes so much energy to get to the tasks at hand. Truly yukky side of depression as due to the lack of exercise, I have gained weight and all the wobbly bits are bothering me! (.....then there's the drinking .........)!
Guess I'm just feeling a bit sorry for myself right now.
Regards
Sabrina
Posted by SAW on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:30
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass » Susan47, posted by SAW on August 27, 2004, at 2:03:31
Susan? Was looking forward to making a new friend! Will only be able to check in again on Monday.
Speak to u then?
Regards
Sabrina
Posted by Susan47 on August 27, 2004, at 9:54:30
In reply to Re: sitting here waiting for endless time to pass » SAW, posted by SAW on August 27, 2004, at 7:36:20
Definitely, Sabrina. I'm sorry it's like this for you right now. Did I ask you if you're on an AD?
Posted by Waki on August 27, 2004, at 22:49:58
In reply to sitting here waiting for endless time to pass, posted by sobstory on August 25, 2004, at 15:51:54
Hi sobstory:)
I feel like that sometimes, the sad part about it is I am at peace when I feel that way.
How often do you not feel this way?
Posted by sobstory on August 30, 2004, at 1:24:30
In reply to Redirect: sitting here waiting, posted by Dr. Bob on August 27, 2004, at 9:55:21
Why was this re-directed? I was just expressing how I feel so unmotivated and empty, exhausted and awful because of my depression.
> > I don't like to do anything...
>
> Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Social-Babble. Here's a link:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20040820/msgs/382894.html
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 30, 2004, at 2:19:48
In reply to Re: Redirect: sitting here waiting, posted by sobstory on August 27, 2004, at 13:42:55
> Why was this re-directed? I was just expressing how I feel so unmotivated and empty, exhausted and awful because of my depression.
I understand, but it didn't seem to me to have to do with psychology or psychotherapy, which are the focus at Psycho-Babble Psychology. Does that make more sense?
Bob
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