Can't motivate

[Marigold32275]

I feel so frustrated.  I have gone through months and years of not being able to do much because my MS was so active.  The good thing is now I have times where I have the ability to get some things done, but I'm too depressed or something, I don't know what it is, that I just sit in my chair.  Does anyone struggle with this?  Please let me know.  Thanks

[HVAC]

I take baby steps. I have both MS and Cancer and get really tired. Today I am going to the pool. I have nothing else on my agenda.

Alex

[immisceo]

I can relate. I'm forever assessing if my arsenal is adequate. I think the key for me has been being very open and honest with my medical team and really giving everything suggested a shot, whether it's therapy, exercise, anti-depressants, volunteer work, taking a prescribed wakefulness aid, etc. It's the alchemy of wellness - varying combinations of things will work, but it can take time and (for me) a heck of a lot of willpower to pursue them. And I've had to make peace with the fact that tweaking all of these things for optimal outcome is never really going to end.

[shel67]

For me it's wanting to do stuff and not being able to is what brings on the depression.

[supermum_ms]

I'm sorry your feeling this way, your definitely not alone if this is depression, depression is very very common and if you think it's at all possibly mental health related I strongly recommend to speak to your doctor about it, sooner rather than later.

Keep in mind that being less mobile from a bad relapse, prolonged recovery etc etc could have negatively effected your physical strength, and then MS fatigue (eg MS lassitude) might also be an issue too.

I think if your not sure if it's emotional or physical, it's worth asking your self if you do actually feel very emotional eg weeping, sad, scared etc, which is making you not interested in doing anything at all OR if you definitely feel emotionally okay and have the desire to do stuff but you just can't do anything because your energy level is cap-put and is preventing you.

Hugs.......JJ