How to cope with a decline in strength and loss of motivation?

[Erik5]

Guys, hello everyone. For the last few weeks, I have no desire for anything at all. Everything falls out of my hands, I wake up tired, going to work feels like hard labor. At least sports used to help, but now even my favorite things don’t make me happy. I don’t have depression (at least that’s what the doctor said), but it’s mentally hard, as if my battery has died. I tried to make to-do lists, meditate, have “phone-free days,” but nothing helps for long. Maybe someone had a similar story?

[Markus 1988]

I understand what you mean. I had a similar situation in the fall — a lot of things had piled up, but I had no energy at all. I accidentally came across a liven app review. I decided to give it a try. There you first have to answer questions, then they give you a selection of short courses — they explain where anxiety comes from. There is a section with routine — it helps to structure the day. I especially liked that they offer not only activities, but also “joys”: communication with friends, walks, music. I got a sense of control. And the mood tracker is a godsend. Now I see where the swings come from. It really helps to stop and think.

[Sera34]

I think many people underestimate anxiety until it interferes with life. I also have periods when you can’t concentrate, everything irritates you. On such days, I try to just be kinder to myself: get enough sleep, turn off the phone, do something small that is pleasant. I think everyone needs their own – some need a walk, some need meditation. The main thing is not to get hung up and remember that it passes. It’s nice to see that there are apps and people who can help. Sometimes even a simple discussion already gives relief.

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