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Siwsan

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6. I feel much the same. My kid cats give me the motivation to go on

Reply to I_UndergroundPanther (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:08 AM

Nov 15

Well, that and my 'chill pill' medications. However, my appetite is still MIA.

I've stopped watching or reading the news, both on TV and social media. Some days I sleep. A lot. The kid cats love that because they can either curl up with me or find things to knock down and wake me up.

My big mental escape is watching videos on the internet. Cooking, furniture restoration, mud larking in the Thames River in London. My favorite is watching the Djuma water hole cam in South Africa (Djuma.com). The cameras run pretty much 24/7 and you never know what might show up. The background sound is filled with bird song. I've seen massive herds of elephants, various types of antelope, hippos, even an occasional lion, leopard or hyena. I find it to be very mentally relaxing.

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I have no motivation. [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Nov 15 OP

An idea NJCher Nov 15 #1

Hey, NJCher, that's a seriously interesting idea! calimary Nov 15 #4

Google cognitive behavioral therapy for motivation. multigraincracker Nov 15 #2

I'll be thinking of you, I_Underground Panther. Hugs to you! HeartsCanHope Nov 15 #3

Depression causes procrastination BigmanPigman Nov 15 #5

I feel much the same. My kid cats give me the motivation to go on Siwsan Nov 15 #6

Just do the first step Danascot Nov 15 #7

I sometimes do what Danascot recommends. Diamond_Dog Nov 15 #8

Hi Panther! I have the same problem, my antidepressant helps, and Strattera for ADHD helped Ziggysmom Nov 15 #9

I take adderall I_UndergroundPanther Nov 15 #10

Yep. Right there with you. OldBaldy1701E Nov 17 #11