Feel so flat and lifeless. Can't motivate myself to do anything...

[Brokenbiscuit]

I have a tendency towards depression, have done for years. It's usually under control - or sort of, anyway! But I feel so, so low today. Have sat around all day, and I just can't motivate myself to do anything. House is a tip and there is loads to do. I know I should get up and force myself to move but I just can't find the energy. Don't think this weather helps.

It's just such a stupid waste of a precious weekend and I hate myself for it!

A waste of a weekend or getting some rest when you need it? You may not be able to get other stuff done if you need some downtime. I know how you feel but make sure you also take account of your own needs for rest, to recharge, to sit around and stare into space or whatever.

I sometimes find that putting the radio (or a film etc) on and setting a timer for 5-10mins to get some small project done (washing up, cleaning out a drawer, putting away clean clothes etc) is all I need to get started. Can you ring a friend and meet for a brisk walk? That also helps me feel better sometimes.

If you can't get going, show yourself some understanding. This can be a difficult time of year when you have a tendency to feel depressed.

Is there any one small thing you think you can do to give yourself a small lift? Make something nice to eat, hot water bottle, watch a funny movie etc?

Thanks arousing. I wish I did feel well rested after my lazy day but just feel lazy and crap.

I do struggle at this time of year tbh. I think I'm solar powered.

Maybe I'll go and have a warm bath with a good book.

Warm bath and book sounds great. You may not feel a lot better but if you need a day off you just need it.

I've had a number of days where I went to bed and thought 'I just can't have another day like that tomorrow. I will do whatever is necessary to make tomorrow better than today.' Sometimes it's just a matter of getting something (a chore etc) out of the way so it's not hanging over your head, sometimes it's going out for a coffee with a friend. Whatever it takes.

Have you tried a SAD light? A friend of mine swears by hers.