Depression causes lack of motivation

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1610967 tn?1314811101 If you're not actually feeling depressed, then chances are it could have a purely physical cause. B12 and iron deficiencies would be the two most common causes for lack of motivation and energy, but there are others. All you'd have to do to confirm that would be to go to the doctor and have a blood test.
2033435 tn?1329943508 Fatigue, lack of motivation, lack of interest are all symptoms of hypo...perhaps the most common of all the symptoms. I doubt there's anyone here on this forum who wasn't fatigued or drowsy when hypo. Other symptoms vary person to person, but this one seems universal just about.
Avatar f tn m finding the hardest part is the depression and lack of motivation that results from stopping. I have experienced the withdrawal symptoms (basically on a monthly basis - when my Rx runs out and I have to wait for the next refill) and I always seem to get through that part OK - but it's the lingering feeling of complete and total uselessness that is killing me. All I want to do when I don't have them is sit around and watch TV.
Avatar f tn Not necessarily the negative things, which we all tend to put off, but just the daily tasks of life. I had never thought of lack of motivation as a manifestation of MS, but maybe it is. For myself, my motivation is the pitts, and has been getting worse very slowly over the past couple of years. I had tied that to fatigue, and that does make sense, as it's much easier to lack motivation if you also lack energy, which I sure do.
Avatar f tn Hi, I lack determination and motivation....After a few days of following a diet and exercise regime, I again start binging...please share some tips to keep myself motivated...
Avatar n tn Depression causes under motivation and lack of energy. But your husband sounds emotionally abusive as well. You could speak to a therapist and perhaps a psychiatrist about your issues and see if you need treatment. But the first thing to do is have the issue settled about the way he treats you because that impacts on the entire family and has to stop.
Avatar f tn Where as Major Depression is when you have experienced at least 2 of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks; Suicidal thoughts, reduced sex drive, low motivation, lack of interest in things that used to interest you, insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt or regret, helplessness, hopelessness, and self-hatred. Left untreated, MD can end in suicide.
Avatar n tn ) are the ongoing cytokine production from strong antibody responses to the HCV, thus simulating an autoimmune disease, such as Lupus. Typical symptoms of these sorts of illnesses is fatigue, depression, lack of motivation, and also many of the other aches and pains familiar to HCV sufferers. The other possible cause might be the impact of the virus on the brain and central nervous system.
Avatar f tn Been having lack of interest, motivation and will.. feeling like I don't have many to confide in and those i do have don't seem to understand. I don't want to be anyone's burden. Anybody else experiencing the same?
Avatar m tn After it's all said and done and their is no motivation( from what has been posted ) what keeps us fighting, with only struggles on our backs. Depression lack of motivation and I'm sure the list goes on. I'm not trying to be negative; honestly just trying to find the right motivation for the light at the end of the tunnel. Does someone have that story.
Avatar m tn I read through your post and feel that you could be suffering from a combination of medical problems and lack of motivation in life. Dry hair, dry scalp, constipation, feeling depressed etc can be signs of low thyroid function. Low testosterone is another possibility. Other causes could be anemia and diabetes. Apart from this adolescents of your age need a drive or motivation in life. You must hae a goal (professional, personal, social etc) and work towards it.
1305767 tn?1361192676 m glad you found things that worked for you. Another issue I deal with besides lack of motivation is lack of energy. When depressed I feel drained and heavy.
Avatar f tn This is a symptom of depression but normally there are others such as lack of motivation, sadness, feeling alone, sad and moody. If any medication makes you very tired, contact the prescribing doctor right away because it may not be the right medication for you. Unfortunately, finding the medication that works best for us is trial and error....but once we find the right one, it is well worth it.
Avatar m tn lack of motivation/energy/drive, social isolation, headaches, body aches, low sex drive, minor thoughts of suicide, memory problems, brain fog. I don't know what's wrong with me but I am so darn frustrated I don't know what to do. My GP gave me a physical and said everything came out fine. I am so confused and helpless. Do I have depression, another mental illness or could it be a physical illness undetected by my doctor?
901608 tn?1242149147 Talking through things with your husband first may also help him see the situation differently. For example, instead of judging the lack of motivation and perhaps lapses in housework see the fatigue and effort that is required to do any activity. It may even motivate him enough to take some of the responsibility and pressure off you. Good Luck!!