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writes:I have had this problem for over a year now. I seemed to have lost motivation to do a lot of things. How do I get excited about life again? I will start an exercise program and stop after a week. I bought some supplies to start up a hobby I used to love and haven't even used the things at all.I have a job that is really good and it would be so much better if I focused on learning everything I can and i would be great at it. I used to do that at my jobs, but don't anymore.I find all I am doing lately is going to work and doing that so so and then coming home and getting online and ready my favourite message boards.How do you snap out of a funk and get the motivation to do the things you want to do? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 May 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the replies! I know I am depressed. That has gone on for years and I have been treated for it but even then I was still able to set goals and be enthusiastic about things more.
I will try to force myself to try some new things.
My entire life has changed this past year. I moved to another country and so on.
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reader, Basschick +, writes (16 May 2008):
 Has anything in your life changed recently? Have your kids left home, have you gotten divorced, separated, experienced the death of a loved one? If none of those things apply, it could be hormonal. You do sound mildly depressed, but since you find joy doing some things (messaging on line etc.) it sounds more like you're life is in a rut. This happens sometimes after we've experienced a major change or mid-life. My advise is if you enjoy surfing and doing things on the web just continue doing the things that make you happy; just make sure you aren't using it as a way to avoid social situations where you could meet and form real relationships. I wish you the best.
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reader, stuckinthemiddle81  +, writes (16 May 2008):
 I have had this problem recently on and off due to familial situations and lack of friends. I like to keep things to myself and stew in my problems until I become depressed and withdrawn and did the whole self-loathing thing. But recently, a few weeks ago, I had decided to do something I always wanted to do that was so drastic from my regular self, that everyone thought I was crazy. I had really long hair for 11 years, so I've decided that since I'm not happy with myself, I'll do something that will make someone else happy. I chopped my hair off to my chin and donated it to a children's charity for wig making for cancer patients. I felt enormously good about myself and about my life again. Today I donated blood (even though I almost passed out on the way home--but)-it gives me a charge to know that what I'm doing with my life in some small way is making others better.
I guess what I'm saying is, there is always something out there that will give you back your spark of life, you just have to find it. Mine is giving to others and learning that life is way too short and unexpected to waste my life just reading blogs all day. You will find it but you have to keep putting yourself out there and it may be something that is right in front of your face this whole time. Try charity work, mentoring a child/teen you know that needs some life guidance because sometimes when you're guiding someone else in their troubles, that someone can also be helping you in return. Good luck, my dear.=-)
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 May 2008): Sounds like your going through a bout of depression. Just try to keep a positive outlook on life. You say that you only go to work and then get online. You need some human contact with family or friends. As for the exercise program maybe you should give it more than a week your body needs more time to get used to it. I know alot of people who after they exercise they feel refreshed so give it another shot. also are you a religous person? I have found that turning to my faith can help me alot. You need to go out and have some fun. Don't be alone be around friends and make new ones. If you realy feel that no suggetions work than maybe a vist to the psychologist wouldn't hurt. Depresion affects many people of all ages and is nothing to be ashamed about. Maybe a Psychologist can help you get to the root of why you are feeling this way. Good luck and God Bless
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