To feel like I'm failing

[Ketayuzu]

I don't have any motivation for anything. Not for work, for exercise, to be kind... the only thing i can do well because i know i have to is look after DC- because failing in front of them just doesn't seem like an option. But in everything else I'm distracted and procrastinate. Put off exercise. Put off work (so missing deadlines). Sit on phone instead of interacting with DH. Put off seeing friends.
How can I get back enthusiasm? How can I stop being lazy? I feel like I'm letting life slip by and not making the most of it but i can't seem to get the energy to just do stuff. My brain just doesn't seem to be able to focus on anything.

Just- any ideas on how to get back a joy for life?

Have you had your vitamin D checked? I was like this and then found out it was extremely low. Felt better within days after extra doses

Thank you! That hadn't occurred to me. Will get some vitamins tonight.
I feel like I need a way to energise myself but haven't got a clue where to start... or what I will actually stick at.

Before you get some get blood tests done. Too much vitamin can cause damage as well. Just ask for full tests. Vitamins and minerals, liver, kidneys. The works.

This might sound like stating the bleeding obvious but have you tried putting your phone away and only accessing it when you actually need to? Remove unnecessary apps and turn off notifications.

I feel a bit like you. I have a few weeks off work and was planning to do all these things.. but just can't get the motivation.. I just sit down watching TV most of the day.. just 5 more minutes I tell myself until it's been an hour of 5 more minutes.. I agree with the vitamins and I'm going to get some too.. if your body is lacking something then it's good to try and give it it back... I don't think taking them before blood tests would do to much harm? Only for prolonged periods of to much vitamins does it harm you from what I've been told.. your body just expells what is un needed in your urine.

Try setting one task a day? And see how you get on with that first?

Thanks
I feel like its laziness and procrastination so don't feel like i could go to the doctor until I had tried everything else.
You're right Matilda about just putting my phone down but it's just harder to actually do. I'll ask my DH to man it for me for a few days and keep it away from me!
That's exactly me Random! I can easily do the "I'll start at 10am... oh its 5 past ok I'll start at 11am" thing all day... and i feel so embarrassed about it but can't seem to just go do these things. On the rare day I do I feel do good about it but the next day I fail again.

The problem is that the supplements are quite weak. They are great for little top up.
I was taking them. Sporadically, but taking them and yet I had massive deficiency. MASSIVE.
I was soooo tired and unmotivated all the time, couldn't be bothered with anything, ended up in what could be easily classed as proper depression and slept all the time. Because what was the point of being awake...
Then I had all blood tests done.
I got gigantic doses of vitamin D after and within few days they kicked in. I've done more work and stuff after 4 days of taking the prescription strength ones than I've done in 6 months prior!

So don't be put off the idea of vitamin deficiency if the over the counter supplements don't work. If you feel different than you did before, never be afraid to speak to your doctor.

I am a firm believer now that people with MH issues should have regular check ups like this, because having all important physical things in check can help with recovery.

Some vitamins and minerals don't leave the body. www.webmd.com/diet/guide/effects-of-taking-too-many-vitamins

Don't forget to consult with doctor if you are on any medication!