What is a good self motivator for someone who cant find motivation in themselves anymore because they're depressed?
12 Answers to "What is a good self motivator for someone who cant find motivation in themselves anymore because they're depressed?"
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Volunteer at a homeless shelter.
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For me, I used to do it for someone else. Basically, I cared about the people I loved more than myself. Doing that, kept me alive for years. There was no way I'd take the easy way out because I knew they loved me, even if I didn't love myself. No way would I die with the guilt of leaving them confused and hurt for the rest of their life. There is enough pain in peoples lives without me adding to it. I knew getting up each day and doing what normal seeming people do, would keep them from worrying about me. Sounds crazy, but it worked for me.
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If you are truly clinically depressed, a doctor is in order. Beyond medical help, just getting outside, even in the city, being aware, and moving around is a good thing to do. It can be tough. I know it firsthand.
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What you have to keep in mind is that there needs to be a pay off. No one does anything for no reason. So motivators are different for different people. I use success. I accomplish something, no matter how small, and use that feeling of success to propel me to do something a little bigger and so on until soon I have a whole days worth of accomplishments behind me. Well, OK. Maybe just half a day, depending on how I'm doing. Depression is a struggle. You have to find what works for YOU and use it.
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Step outside. Go for a walk. Sunshine is a natural mood booster.
If you can't do that, help someone. Volunteer somewhere.
Exercise. Stay away from junk and sugary foods.Like (2)
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at 30something i'm experiencing the same. I think the cure is to surround yourself with people... Interact more with others.
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linking together enough small things they enjoy and things they need to take care of.It also depends on what they are depressed about.
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Sorry.... I can't help with that one.... ( eats all the Halloween candy, popcorn, the cat )
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some one to care about
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when you find out, LET ME KNOW!
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i think it is better to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist or find some great support system than attacking that problem alone...
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that is extreme IMO
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finding a great support system is extreme? family and friends? going to a doctor or counsellor isnt that extreme to me , its practical and logical. its like going to general check up. im merely suggesting.
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Best Answer (Chosen by Voting):
Posted by Freelove67 1 Oct 24th, 2012 at 11:26AM
Well what I do is love and help others, so im motivatedby them
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