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Loss of Motivation
I'm Male/16. I'm in 11th grade. I feel like I have lost my motivation. In 9th grade I was really motivated, I actually did my work with no problems, I slept fine and kinda talked to more people. Now, I just don't feel like doing anything, I always feel tired and sluggish. I miss work or hand it in late. I can't sleep right and I don't talk to much people anymore. It seems like everything is pointless nowadays, nothing is fun or exiting like it used to be. I miss feeling good about everything. I have no idea what's causing this but its pissing me off. What's wrong with me? It feels like I'll never progress and enjoy things again. I'm really tired and disapointed with myself. What is it?
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I think this is quite normal behavior for your age and your body is going through alot of changes. I too remember feeling this way, you start to look at the world differently and you realize that adults don't always do and say the right things. This will pass. I would suggest finding some interest and joining a group, be it the gym, basketball, football or music, find something that you like to do and get involved with people your age, they too are feeling the same way. Find a support group and don't be afraid to let other people know how you feel, they may be able to help you through this hard time. Talk to an adult at your school, church or home, an ucle or someone in your family that you feel you can talk to and try and find a role model, someone you would like to be like when you grow up. Things will get better soon enough and your feeling will change. Even a part time job will get you out and doing things.
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I think you should start exercising and lifting weights.It really boosts your overall mood and self-esteem. Even if you have no idea how to work out, you should get started by signing up for a weight lifting class at your school. Also you should go to house parties with a friend or two. as for the school part, i think you should think about how great life will be if you graduate to a good college and just be able to have a crazy time with your friends and everyone. Think about when after your done with college, you can make alot of money doing something you like, and buy what you want. You should look towards the future more. You dont want to be the supervisor at mcdonalds when your 35 or 40. you would want to be the boss of a company or a reporter or whatever you like to do. Pretty much so sum it up, start exercising and doing a sport, and think about your future.
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Maybe you should talk to a doctor. I know it doesn't sound like a lovely answer... but it might benefit you more than you think. You could be depressed. Think back to when this started... was there a specific trigger? Did you lose some friends, take harder classes, have a rough break up? Maybe your ego is in need of a little boost. Try a new sport-- it's great for confidence and helps you meet new people. I always disregarded that advice but when I finally did join sports I wish I had started earlier. If sports aren't for you, think about a club or a job. If you already have a job... maybe it's time for a new one.
As for the sleep, you're probably in a vicious cycle. Try taking a melatonin vitamin at night. It makes you sleepy because you may be missing serotonin, which you receive from the sun during the day & in turn helps you sleep at night. The vitamin will compensate. Once you get in a routine of sleeping better, it will probably do wonders for the rest of your problems! Trust me-- I've been there.
Maybe God is preparing you for something... pray & ask what He might have in store for you. He had big plans for you, you know. :)
I'll keep you in my prayers.
Much Luck & God bless!
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