Mental advice needed

[ILC]

I have two horrible habits – procrastination and laziness; they screw up most everything I do. Will power just simply is not doing the trick…do you all have any suggestions on what I can try to do?

Thanks.

ILC

[Gouki]

Start making yourself "To Do" lists. And then by god do what's on that list. Even if it's little stuff like taking out the trash, doing laundry or whatever...make up a list for yourself for the day or evening, don't overload yourself but enough to keep you busy.

Then at the end of the day you can look back on all that you got done! Works for me...hope this helps!

[Droppyale]

ILC... u are not the only one...

I have a laziness problem...

mmm maybe a to do list will help... i'll try that.

[skybolt_1]

ILC - Do you procrastinate and are lazy only about things that arn't particularly interesting to you? Or is it across the board, everything, whether you like it or not?

If it's only the things that arn't interesting, you might want to talk to your doctor because that's exactly they way I used to be... I couldn't study things that didn't interest me in school, resulting in failing grades, I would never be able to complete chores, ect... turns out that I had a slight bit of ADHD. I chose to take something for it, and now things are a LOT better (I have the grades to prove it )

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[Chuckiechan]

I'll get back to you. I don't really want to answer now...

Zzzz...

Actually, you should have your doctor evaluate you for depression and have a full blood test. We all get lazy at times, and putting things off is actually prioritizing, but with the wrong choices. Unless you are sitting in front of the window staring blankly, with your mind in neutral, you need to see where your time is going and stop wasting time on useless endeavors until you are done with the important stuff.

[Droppyale]

I dont think there's a need for a doctor or examination... The solution is just to looka ahead and see where your life is going... and realize u are making a big mistake.

At least that's the way i see it.

And being this way doesnt mean u are depressed... jeezz... dont take it that far.

[ILC]

Chuckie is right, I do need to re-prioritize and make a list (good idea, Gouki).
I am not lazy in the sense that I sit around all day and do nothing…it’s more in the fashion that I rarely do anything at what I am capable of; I would estimate that 80% of what I do is performed at about 50% of my capability.

I would not be the least bit surprised if I was diagnosed with depression. I am always down about something and am rarely ‘happy’. I won't go to the doctor, though. Not that severe.

ILC

[Droppyale]

Originally posted by ILC

I would not be the least bit surprised if I was diagnosed with depression. I am always down about something and am rarely ‘happy’.

Well if you think about that then u might actually get depressed...

Just snap out of it.

see the reality ahead.

[skybolt_1]

Droppyale - I tried to "snap out of it" for 6 years. My mother always told me it was my fault that I had a "bad attitude" and I constantly thought that I was a bad kid.

It took a caring girlfriend and a best friend to convince me to finally talk to my doctor, which was one of the hardest things I've ever done. People, especially guys I think, hate admitting that they have a quote-unquoute "problem."

I don't know about any of you, but I'm not able to climb out of bed in the morning and tell me brain to make more dopamine/seratonin, whatever else helps the receptors fire. It's a chemical problem (usually) - its not a choice you can make. Choice is part of the healing process, and I'm not saying everyone should be medicated, but the fact of the matter is, some things you can't control no matter how hard you want to.

O and BTW - ILC, do you get much exercise? I started working out and damn does it feel good... they say thats the number one booster if your depressed.

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[vass0922]

Originally posted by Droppyale
Just snap out of it.

Hmmm you should be a pysch! All of your patients come in with mental issues
"OH just snap out of it you wuss"

Chances are you woudln't get very many clients, because its NOT that easy!!

It may work for a FEW people, but most people when they're depressed they simply don't care anymore, or to a lesser degree do care.. just don't have the energy or motivation to do anything about it.

Depression is a serious concern, we can't make you see a doc but if you find a list and some will power just isn't goign to cut it.. it maybe a serious consideration.