Anyone else feeling meh lately?
Call it a slump, lethargy, or a stubborn case of the blahs.
Its not sadness, per se.
Denis Novikov
Or maybe its notprimarilysadness.
Its…a general lack of motivation.
And thats not even counting the increasingly frightening political tumult in the US that began a few yearsbeforeMarch 2020.
Humans dont do well with the sense that the ground is shifting under them.
Psychologically, its extremely hard when you get your hopes up and then theyre dashed, she says.
The fatigue is real, Matthews tells SELF.
Unfortunately, US culture prioritizes productivity over taking the time to mourn and heal, she says.
The overarching sentiment, she says, is, Well, hurry up and get done with that.
it’s crucial that you go back to work.
But your body is truly exhausted, and your mind hasnt rested in two years.
The other is fatigue.
At that point, she suggests exploring further treatment, such as medication.
Either way, both experts recommend getting proactive over assuming itll pass on its own.
Right now, people are asking what the new norm is.
All of that said, life is happening to all of us right this minute.
Researchhas shown that lack of connection is bad for both your mentalandphysical health.
Matthews says not everyone is aware that theyre on the path toward a more serious mental health struggle.
Many times when people are depressed, they don’t even know that theyre running on empty.
When you have thisconversation, venture to be as honest as it’s possible for you to be.
Youknowin your heart of hearts thatdoomscrolling never helps.
Global issues are weighing heavily on people, Matthews says.
The hope starts to erode.
If you cant unplug completely, give a shot to at least limit your exposure to your news feed.
Ask yourself, Whats the smallest step I can take today in the direction of what matters to me?
You may feel an urge to avoid the activity bubbling up; do it anyway.
Trust the process, and do it again and again.
Change doesnt happen overnight, and your lack of motivation is validso be gentle with yourself.
As well as forgiveness to that experience of this used to feel a little better.
