Posted by Minnie-Haha on January 27, 2005, at 10:22:12
In reply to Re: What does everyone do all day long?, posted by Iansf on January 26, 2005, at 20:06:51
> ... So if, thanks to a medication, you're now content, what's to strive for? Well, one thing is simply the enjoyment of doing. After you sit around feeling content for awhile and get comfortable with the idea the contentment isn't going to disapear, I think you'll discover the things you actually LIKE to do. And liking to do them will become the motivation for doing them. You'll also find you're more willing to do some things you don't like to do because doing them makes it possible to do more (or get more) of the things you do like -- and because now that you're feeling better, most of those things really aren't so bad as you used to think they were.
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> So my advice is to give yourself time to adjust. Even if your current lack of motivation leads you to skip some things you really should do for your general welfare, well, so be it. Lots of people fall behind but catch up later. Don't make yourself anxious about not being anxious. You've accomplished something you've wanted. Savor the accomplishment for awhile. The kinder you are to yourself, the quicker motivation will surface on its own.These are really encouraging words. I am going to try to remember them!
poster:Minnie-Haha
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