Help Unable to do the bare minimum

[ilovecats]

It has become pretty much impossible to me to even start doing anything productive other than gym and when I do try doing anything, I accomplish nothing. I'm drowning in assignment and work, my mental state is almost at an all time low and I've got big exams around the corner. I don't know what to do. I can't go to therapy as I don't have any money and can't ask my parents for help because they also have no money as they are thousands of euros in debt. I still have my sn from my last attempt but I know for sure that I can't get over SI and I don't want to risk it.

 

[UKscotty]

The gym is a significant achievement, if you are doing that I would take a lot of credit.

A lot of people with depression barely make it out of bed.

Maybe write down a manageable and realistic to-do list so you are not overwhelmed trying to figure out where to focus.

I'd suggest the recovery part of the forum for real world practical ideas.

Good luck either way.

 

[ilovecats]

The gym is a significant achievement, if you are doing that I would take a lot of credit.

I find it very easy to go to the gym as it is something I am good at and genuinely enjoy. I can't really call it an achievement though. I'm more coping and avoiding work than anything else.

I'd suggest the recovery part

Yeah, I think it's best for me to step back and try to recover but I'm not able to get professional help at the moment. Although, I can safely say that I wont ctb anytime soon. I don't want to rush things.

 

[Cain.Wong]

If you still enjoy gym then that's very amazing. I lost interest in things which I used to love and passionate.

 

[ilovecats]

If you still enjoy gym then that's very amazing. I lost interest in things which I used to love and passionate.

I've also lost interest in a lot of things. Luckily for me, the gym sticked with me. However, I took 4 months off after my attempt one year ago because of my abysmal mental state but honestly I made my depression worse by not going. I'm motivated to go mostly because I know I would feel a lot worse if I don't go.

 

[Geengezondementalit]

Continuing going to the gym is a huge accomplishment in my opinion

 

[Inf]

At least you have the option for therapy or to go to the GYM, there isn't even an option for me to seek a therapist since there aren't any for my understanding where I live. I wouldn't be surprised even a bit if in the city I live in has one of the highest suicide rates.

 

[lita-lassi]

is there any kind of way to maybe incorporate motivating yourself to get other things done while at the gym? i mean like a mantra of telling yourself/composing a simple list of goals while you work out with telling yourself firmly "i can do this and i will"? maybe the physical coping from the exercise can be transferred to help overcome the anxiety/hopelessness of thinking about the other things? just a thought, i dont mean to sound obtuse or dismissive if this is completely out of your wheelhouse i hope youre able to find some peace

 

[Life_and_Death]

i literally cant take care of myself most days (like major basics), going to the gym (or my equivalent, going for walks/yoga) would be a huge achievement

 

[Cain.Wong]

I've also lost interest in a lot of things. Luckily for me, the gym sticked with me. However, I took 4 months off after my attempt one year ago because of my abysmal mental state but honestly I made my depression worse by not going. I'm motivated to go mostly because I know I would feel a lot worse if I don't go.

I attempted last April, then I called ambulance cuz I don't want to hurt my mum.

Unfortunately it's getting worse since last Dec because of my job (harassment and bullying etc)

Currently my doctor write me off for 4 weeks. Got job interview next Thursday so finger crossed.

I know it's bs to tell you everything will be fine cuz I won't believe it neither lol. However, after I joined this community, I actually felt better, knowing that I will always have choice when things are getting worse.

Once you hit the bottom, everything will go up.

 

[ilovecats]

is there any kind of way to maybe incorporate motivating yourself to get other things done while at the gym? i mean like a mantra of telling yourself/composing a simple list of goals while you work out with telling yourself firmly "i can do this and i will"? maybe the physical coping from the exercise can be transferred to help overcome the anxiety/hopelessness of thinking about the other things? just a thought, i dont mean to sound obtuse or dismissive if this is completely out of your wheelhouse i hope youre able to find some peace

I've tried to compare my day to day work to what I do in the gym. Like telling myself that if I can stay two and a half hours a day torturing my body in the gym, I should also be able to torture my mind for at least one hour to do work. Didn't really work. I'm weak minded.

 

[wait.what]

Do you have access to any peer-led support groups other than here, either in person or online? Those can be pretty helpful, and they're usually either cheap or free.

 

[tuey32]

Just wanted to say I can relate. Good luck to you