Struggle to get out of bed on days I don’t work - is this depression?

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Can’t motivate myself to do anything, organise anything, exercise, do stuff with friends etc. That feels almost like depression but I can still get up and dressed and put makeup on for work on the days I have to. If I was actually depressed would I be able to do that?

Sounds like it could also be ADD... lots of threads on here about adults being diagnosed late in life - see if they ring a bell?

I’m exactly like this too. I do feel very down sometimes, but perfectly normal at other times. No-one who knows me would have any inkling anything was wrong, I’m perfectly normal at work.

Yeah that's me too. Exactly. Could def be depression, although I have another diagnosis as well.

Well we are in a pandemic

Everything is still fucked up a bit and loads of people are overwhelmed at all the change and stress

Maybe you just need more rest right now

And also (in case you've had Covid) there's a lot of long term tiredness from it

I think I'm just lazy tbh. I'm perfectly happy messing around on the internet all day from bed

Thanks Laurie but it’s not long Covid (fortunately).

Oh I enjoy it for a bit Orange but I don’t want to do it 3 days in a row. But I can’t stop myself.

It could be depression or could just be you winding down after working hard. Our bodies and minds sometimes 'tell' us to rest and what you describe is not unusual.

It's only a problem if you feel unhappy to be like that in which case I would think you are depressed.

Thing is I don’t find work that tiring? It’s not full on or physical or anything.

Thanks for all your replies.

You have motivation when going to work; you lack motivation when there is no work. It's not uncommon but it is depressing.

Work usually gives structure to the day.

We have to get up at a certain time, go and be 'present' in work mode until we clock off, then go home in the knowledge we have done a day s work etc

It's a different ball game sorting out off duty stuff...

Look up walking or smiling depression- it's where someone can go to work, appear and present as normal and functional, but are struggling with depression.

This is me. I am sad everyday I wake up. I put on a great act at work.

I am sure someone else has said it but check vitamin levels- you could be physically tired.

Does this ring a bell? It very much does with me.

Yes @CrapAtThis

I’m sorry you feel like this too.