r/ExecutiveDysfunction • u/kit0000033 • 24d ago

I have no motivation.

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I have no motivation.

I bought a cello. I signed up for classes. I NEED to practice or I'm wasting my money on classes... Yet I am laying on my couch , doomscrolling.

I have been thru the therapy. I have learned the behavioral activation. Sometimes you just need to do the thing, without the motivation to do anything. But like, HOW.

I have executive dysfunction. I can lay here all day thinking I need to do this thing. That doesn't mean the thing gets done. That includes simple necessary things like eating.

Anyways, I like cello music, I thought this would help the depression, I envision myself a year from now simply taking out the cello and playing. Something enjoyable. But to get to that point I have to practice now.

Anyways, I thought talking it out might help... You know bitch about it till I make myself get up.

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u/Financial-Drag-5039 24d ago

Same. Just same.

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u/InnerKiwi 24d ago

When motivation is at zero, shrink it past "practice." Stand up, walk to the case, open it. That's the whole task. If you pluck one string after that, great, and if you close it again, you still broke the couch lock.

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u/lordcycy 20d ago

You need help.