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Yunalesca

654d

I am so envious of people with drive, motivation, energy, excitement.. It isn't fair. Why do I have to function on pure willpower, caffeine, and a cocktail of meds while others can wake up most days with hope and an actual sense of purpose? Am I wrong? Do most people struggle, too? What actually is "normal"?

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    • BrieMarie

      654d

      I struggle with this too! I'm lucky if I do more than get dressed and make my food. I hate leaving the house too

    • Molly_Grace

      652d

      It's all about brain chemistry. Some of us aren't lucky enough to be born with functional neurotransmitters 😒. Or at least they got broken along the way.

    • Phroggi75

      652d

      I get so angry sometimes when I think about how other's seem to have no issues and I have so many. I don't understand why I'm expected to carry so much. Why can't it be spread out amongst some other people? It's so exhausting trying to carry it all.

    • Miska

      654d

      I think some people hide it better than others. People in my life would describe me as happy, bubbly, helpful, and giving. What they see is merely the mask I put on to project that. I struggle with ppd on top of my normal depression as well as anxiety. Most days the only reason I physically get out of my bed is that I have a 6 mo old and 3 year old that cant do for themselves. When you see others doing and seemingly unphased just remember, thats what they want you to see of them.

    • squigglybeanz

      654d

      It’s definitely not fair. I am often jealous of people that have endless energy, people that can have kids, hold down a regular job…you are not alone in your struggles. Just know that you always are never alone, and to just take things one day at a time. Hold on to the “good” days and keep them tucked away for a bad day. ❤️

    • Yunalesca

      654d

      Yes! My husband drives me crazy with his "go outside, take a shower, be more positive" bull.. like, you should be happy I'm in not in bed right now.

      • mskittyx

        654d

        @Yunalesca it’s hard to make people that don’t struggle with this understand how huge it is that we actually got out of bed, changed out of pajamas, took a shower, etc. sometimes those tasks are almost physically painful. I’m sorry your spouse doesn’t get it. That can be really hurtful :/

    • BrieMarie

      654d

      I struggle with this too! I'm lucky if I do more than get dressed and make my food. I hate leaving the house too

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