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Mental Health Support

Diamond_Dog

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8. I sometimes do what Danascot recommends.

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 10:02 AM

Nov 2024

Just do the first step of a job and let that be all you do for the day. Then the next day do the next step. Break it down into little steps that you do one a day. Works for cleaning up a big mess, in my case. Lol
Good luck and I know how it feels, you’re not alone.

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I have no motivation. [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 OP

An idea NJCher Nov 2024 #1

Hey, NJCher, that's a seriously interesting idea! calimary Nov 2024 #4

Google cognitive behavioral therapy for motivation. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #2

I'll be thinking of you, I_Underground Panther. Hugs to you! HeartsCanHope Nov 2024 #3

Depression causes procrastination BigmanPigman Nov 2024 #5

I feel much the same. My kid cats give me the motivation to go on Siwsan Nov 2024 #6

Just do the first step Danascot Nov 2024 #7

I sometimes do what Danascot recommends. Diamond_Dog Nov 2024 #8

Hi Panther! I have the same problem, my antidepressant helps, and Strattera for ADHD helped Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #9

I take adderall I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #10

Yep. Right there with you. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #11