No Motivation

[AnneShirley]

Hi everyone -
I have an awful lack of motivation. Been going on for over a month with increased fatigue and rubber legs. I don't know what to do when I get this way and I just sit in my recliner all day. I don't even get dressed. I take an antidepressant already. Any ideas? Thanks-

AnneShirley
Disabled nurse manager since 2010
RRMS

[Plynn]

Hi AnneShirley

I feel what you're describing most days as well.Some days are better than others but the fatigue is certainly debilitating.

I don't have any real suggestions but wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this battle.

Pam

[Temagami]

Set small goals? Success begets success. Sometimes I tell myself to clean up 10 items in the kitchen. Sometimes all it takes is to be listening to pandora.com (big fan of Iron and Wine and Pebaluna).

[Nicoly3467]

Hi AnneShirley,

The fatigue affects my motivation and every aspect of my day. It was so bad the first 8 months after Dx but now I take Modafinil, which has helped a lot. I take a 50 mg dose every morning and on harder days a little more in the afternoon.

Plus I exercise 3-4 days per week; I have to push myself sometimes though but after it makes me feel better and more motivated to do something. Thanks to those endorphins!

Maybe ask your doctor about a medicine for fatigue? Hope this helps you!