[spoiler][b]TL;DR[/b]: I feel as though I'll be miserable before I ever do anything, even when it's something I greatly enjoy. Why might this be?[/spoiler]
The idea of having to do anything really kills me. Like, I just know whatever it is will make me miserable. At least, that's how I feel. Realistically, I'm fully aware that, in most cases, I'm actually quite content while doing any sort of work and even feel good while doing it, and especially after doing it. It can even be something I know I'll absolutely love, and I still assume I'll be miserable.
For example, if my friends call me and ask if I want to go out and do something, I immediately feel as if an annoying responsibility has been dropped on my shoulders. Like a very religious grandma who would love for you to go to church with her one weekend, and you agree because you love her and want to make her happy. But that makes no sense, because I know how I am and I know that I'll enjoy every second I'm out with my friends. And yet, even still, I dread even the thought of it.
This applies to every area of my life, and every action I take. I love the way my body feels while working out, and yet I'm so hesitant to start every single time. I love going out to eat with family, and yet I want to say no every time they ask me. I love taking showers because they feel amazing, and yet I have to force myself to take one each time.
So my question is, why might this be? Does anyone share this problem? And advice? Many people say it's just laziness, but I think there's more to it than that.
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Are you addicted to video games?
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[i]Alittle sexual frustration; Combined with lack of motivation...[/i] Sorry, I had to. In all seriousness though, a general disinterest in activity outside immediate needs or strongly motivating interests is pretty normal.
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You're just feeling melancholy. You should probably try perhaps going outside and doing something physical, or do something that'll make you happy. [spoiler]I know what I just said is kind of bland and vauge, but just give it a shot.[/spoiler]
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I've been the same way lately. Can't explain it. Perplexing... I [i]have[/i] been enjoying the solitude though. As dangerous and degenerate as it might be.... [spoiler]It's not always dangerous and degenerate. Sometimes either/or. Sometimes neither. [/spoiler] [spoiler]Life is a downer sometimes. Just th way it is. Stay off the opiates.[/spoiler]
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I have anxiety, insomnia, and sleep apnea GET ON MY LEVEL
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Anhedoia?
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Try ecstasy :)
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I feel you exactly, man. I reckon it might be anxiety.
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Sounds like avolition which is a symptom of depression, schizophrenia or ADHD.
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You probably suffer from some mixture of anxiety/depression, and other issues
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Simply, you need to do new things. Your old favorite activities are becoming a bore.
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I have a similar problem. When I have do to something I get scared that I will fail. Even if the thing is easy as going out with friends, a small job at work or an assignment/exam. It seems to be anxiety in my case. I think way too much on something and end up thinking bad things.
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Sloth is a sin you know.
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I'm no doctor, but from my experiences, it sounds like you may have a case of anxiety..
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I feel the same way fairly often. Not sure if it has a name. It's not quite depression as I do enjoy a lot of things, but it seems to be in the same family tree...
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Are you fatigued all of the time?