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Low Energy, Feeling sleepy all the time
Since May I have significantly low energy and motivation. I feel sleepy all the time, even after 3 cups of coffee. I did think this to be a physiological issue but I did a comprehensive blood work and everything seems fine. Hb was 14.6, thyroid levels were normal, vitamins looked fine. I wanted to ask can this be a psychological effect? I am thinking this because I have low energy only during working hours and studying hours but I don't feel low energy while socializing, hiking, going for walks etc. I would love to have some insights, my project is not stressful but I still tend to procrastinate because I feel sleepy all the time
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Hi.. Get yourself evaluated by psychiatrist.
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Hi, you need to consult pyschiatrist for detailed evaluation to rule in / rule out depression and then to decide what treatment fits better
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You have to understand the underlying reasons to remove it. Here are few : 1. A Fear of Failure : If you fear the consequences of failing, then a logical extension of this is a disinclination to take action. Cure: You have to train yourself to understand that failure to take action and give something a go is actually worse than being unsuccessful in its execution. 2. Excessive Perfectionism : This becomes a problem when you have to try something new, or different to what you are used to. Because of an ingrained perfectionist mindset, you will either consciously or subconsciously worry about being able to reach an end-state that will be to your liking. Cure: Aim to do your best, and be happy with the output. Accept that there is no such thing as a perfect job (especially if someone else will be critiquing your work – their idea of perfection will differ from yours). 3. Low Energy Levels: If you are low on energy you will not feel like working Cure: Work on developing a healthier lifestyle. Experiment with sleep, diet, and exercise to find a balance that works for you. 4. A Lack of Focus : You probably have a lack of focus if you frequently feel directionless, or that you do not really have a purpose in life. If you do not have any goals set, then it is almost certain that you will be lacking in focus – as you have no target to work towards. Cure: Set yourself some inspirational-yet-attainable goals. It’s important to set the bar high enough to encourage you to take action, but not so high that you are likely to fail (which isn’t good for your motivation and drive). 5. Rebellion and laziness : We resent the task in front of us. We feel imposed upon. “I have to do this,” we think to ourselves. “But I don’t have to do it now.” Rebellion is about control. We assert our control by choosing when (or whether) to do the task. Cure: So when you notice yourself feeling rebellious and lazy about a task, think of a way to reward yourself for getting it done now. Also, remind yourself of the consequences of not doing it. 6. Helplessness in the face of complexity : This is related to fear of failure, but that is emotional and this is more logical circumstance. We look at a task at hand and feel intensely un-resourceful. It may remind us of something we had to do when we were younger, before we had the skills to conquer it (even though that’s no longer the case). Or it may actually be a daunting task at our current skill level. Either way, the task seems far too complex, so we try to avoid it. Cure : Sometimes it’s also helpful to recall one of your previous successes with conquering a complex task just to get yourself in a positive mindset. Think of a time you were really on top of things, achieving great results – when you were in the zone. Close your eyes and place yourself in that memory with all your senses. 7. Lack of motivation : This is related to 5, but its more of a desire thing, rather than resisting thing. Cure : Similar to 5. The basic principle is reframing. If you know the job has to be done but it’s not emotionally important to you, find a way to make it important. (If I was going to be paying a penalty fee for turning my taxes in late, I could set aside the equivalent amount of the penalty for a reward, for example.) What are you going to get by doing this that’s important enough to motivate you to do it now? 8.Depression or anxiety (or other conditions) cause you to delay taking action. This can be the reason if you have a long standing issue. You might know or suspect that you suffer from a mental illness, and that the effects of it diminish your motivation, concentration or perseverance. Cure: Get proper treatment, including individual therapy with a licensed therapist. In addition to ruling out physical causes for your mood or anxiety, proper treatment will usually include helping you to set achievable goals given your condition, and teaching you to break your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. 9. You toss self compassion to the wind. This is related to perfection, individuals who demonstrated less self-compassion tended to feel more stressed during tasks, increasing the likelihood of procrastination. Cure : Talk to yourself with kindness. Accept that you’re human, and be an optimistic coach rather than a negative critic. 10. Discomfort intolerance leads you to disengage from the task. This is related to 5,7 but they don’t let you start, and here you give up after starting. Procrastination often comes from a belief that discomfort should be avoided, and you practice procrastination whenever you feel physically or psychologically uncomfortable. Cure: Challenge your beliefs about tolerating discomfort and revise what you say to encourage yourself to engage in a task, even if only for a little while. Focus on the longer-term rewards that you’ll experience while persevering with the task. These are the main factors, if you have to focus on 1 cure, just remember the time when you did tasks on time, you will automatically go to that mindset and do things quickly, typically, there was a pain and pleasure reward for not doing and doing things, like when you had an exam the next day, try to recreate that in your head. For other and more deeper factors try tackling above 1 by 1.
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Hi Please consult a Psychiatrist to evaluate your condition in detail. Thankyou
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U need to improve ur attention by Pharmacologicaly Or non pharmacological method like yoga, meditation, exercise etc.
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