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"Why bother?" What can we do when we are stuck?

Posted by Parus @parus, Feb 9, 2019

This has been brought up before in things that help. Now maybe some can share how we get out of a rut to help ourselves. We all get stuck stuck at times. Curious as to what others do when stuck in that thought mode of "Why Bother?"

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dianrib | @dianrib | May 27, 2019
In reply to @guener "@dianrib I have been experiencing memory issues from my medications, and it is very frustrating. It's..." + (show)
@guener

@dianrib I have been experiencing memory issues from my medications, and it is very frustrating. It's mostly short term memory issues, or just getting stuck with things like names of people I definitely know. It is very frustrating at times, but when I alter my medications I have problems with my depression and anxiety. If I was confident that other medication would lessen this for me I would risk trying a switch, but I am otherwise doing very well with my Lexapro and Abilify combination. I'm not sure what to do other than I will bring it up with my psychiatrist. My heart goes out to you.

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Best to you I do woory about all these meds Said affects too some are addicting

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lioness | @lioness | May 27, 2019

@parus I was listening to a pydcotherapist this morning on GMA she wrote a podcast Be fine be happy I googled it sounds good she also wrote a book same title.

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Jun 14, 2019

Just wanted to let you know @becsbuddy, with whom many of you have interacted here or elsewhere on Connect, is the focus of the Mayo Clinic Connect member spotlight publishing today, if you'd like to check it out https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/great-opportunities-are-heavy-burdens-meet-becsbuddy/.

Please make a comment, and share the spotlight with others, if you'd like.

Member Spotlights are published the 2nd and 4th Friday every month. Check out all the Member Spotlights here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/newsfeed/

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Aug 23, 2019
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@dianrib

can not shake sadness . No one to turn to. Age & loss of my facultiies is scary I will see my MD. I am on meds for many things, depression- anxiety . But not much good. Best to ALL . I am grateful for 46 great years with my sweet husband RIP HWR

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@dianrib - thinking of you and wondering how things are going with the anxiety and depression you mentioned? How are your medications working for you?

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 10, 2022
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@hopeful33250

So well said, @gingerw. We are more than our problems and we are also more than our feelings. Yeah Connect Team for words of wisdom that can stand the test of time!

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@hopeful33250 ,parus,thankful Sorry I didn't answer my test came out good I did my ear exercises and wear hearing aide now thanks for caring

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 10, 2022
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@lioness

@hopeful33250 ,parus,thankful Sorry I didn't answer my test came out good I did my ear exercises and wear hearing aide now thanks for caring

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Hi @lioness

Just wondering about your hearing aid. How are you doing with it? Is it helping? Did it take a long time to adjust to it?

I'll probably be getting one some time this year and trying to get more information about them.

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 13, 2022
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@hopeful33250

Hi @lioness

Just wondering about your hearing aid. How are you doing with it? Is it helping? Did it take a long time to adjust to it?

I'll probably be getting one some time this year and trying to get more information about them.

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@hopeful33250 Yes the hearing aids have made a big difference .Sounds come through more clear not muffled .I have the battery kind but they have chargeable, no batteries but more expensive Thanks for all your help

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socko | @socko | Jun 19, 2022

I have been in a funk for theee months now. The tax season I worked through really burnt me out. I haven’t worked a full week of work since it ended and even when I do I slowly get through the day not getting much accomplished. What has anyone done to get out of this and get life back to normal. I am really struggling right now. Any help is appreciated.

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witsend000 | @witsend000 | Jun 20, 2022
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@socko

I have been in a funk for theee months now. The tax season I worked through really burnt me out. I haven’t worked a full week of work since it ended and even when I do I slowly get through the day not getting much accomplished. What has anyone done to get out of this and get life back to normal. I am really struggling right now. Any help is appreciated.

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Hi @socko. I’m sorry you’re having a tough time. I can relate.

Can you take a little time off? If so, maybe start off with a couple days of bed rest; then a couple or few days of calm activities you enjoy. Also, is there anyway you can simplify your life a bit? Even something small like donating things you don't use anymore?

Some people find that when they’re in a state like this, it helps to stop, rest and reevaluate things. It also often helps to get control over something in your life; even a small thing like organizing a closet or room, balancing your checkbook, or starting to eat healthier.

Maybe small things like this with give you the feeling of having control over things in your life instead of life and circumstances controlling you.

If not, keep posting and someone is sure to give you a suggestion that works for you.

Best wishes.

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onamission | @onamission | Jun 20, 2022
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@socko

I have been in a funk for theee months now. The tax season I worked through really burnt me out. I haven’t worked a full week of work since it ended and even when I do I slowly get through the day not getting much accomplished. What has anyone done to get out of this and get life back to normal. I am really struggling right now. Any help is appreciated.

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@socko, these links may offer an insight to help overcome your funk. Use this information to discuss with your health care professional possible underlying medical causes you have described.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8533683/
http://stuttersense.blogspot.com/2014/08/these-factors-reduce-your-thiamine.html
https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2021/06/02/fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-benefit-high-dose-thiamine/
https://www.krispin.com/magnes.html

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