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Argg! Why is everything so hard!
Year in year out I've worked my hardest to be positive, hard working, motivated. I've worked a great job (which after 15 years I was retrenched from due to outsourcing) and did my best to see it as a blessing and an opportunity to retrain.
So at 8 months old I put my child in daycare 2 days a week and went back to school and got my cert 4 in fitness. And what a joke that has been. I hoped it would give me the ability to work the hours my child is asleep so I could spend the days with her. But getting shifts late enough so it doesn't interfere is non existent and most people seem to want a "cheap" trainer. And if you work for a gym they want you to do sales. I couldn't sell to save myself, I hate sales with a passion, so it appears I've completely wasted my time.
On top of that, I have been training people I know just to keep myself current but I feel like I'm banging my head against a brick wall. People just aren't dedicated to their goals. They spend more time making excuses than listening to what I actually have to say, And it doesn't seem to matter what angle I take to help I've wasted my time and effort investigating new training methods. So what does that say about how effective a trainer I am?
I'd rather spend all day in my room by myself (aside from my daughter). I have read about depression including not wanting to feel alone but I rarely feel lonely and often get annoyed and anxious about having to actually spend time with people. I know this isn't healthy and push myself to have activities to do every day but it's causing me more frustration everyday. I feel so demotivated to do anything. I've lost passion for most everything. It's driving me spare.
I want to be a good mum and a role model but I can't even keep my house in a decent state.
Why can't I work out how to make something work.
Ive tried writing down things I'm grateful for everyday for 6 weeks. It make zero difference.
what the heck do I do? I'm so lost.
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Hi Sunshine and Lollypops,
It does sound like you have lost your motivation and desire to try anything different and new or even familiar to you.
Congratulations on trying to find a new career. A friend of mine is travelling the same sort of path way as you. She has managed to find employment by starting up activity/fitness events in a Church and in a Hall. She also has some private clients whom she is trying to motivate.
Is it possible to contact your local physio and ask if they have clients that might benefit from regular exercise? You may be able to connect there and start up a class.
It is difficult to find your motivation once it starts to slip away, so just take small steps.
Have you had a chat about how you are feeling?
Would you consider using the webchat here or the phone help line to discuss with someone how you are at present? The people behind the scenes here will be able to offer you advice and suggestions that will help you.
Looking up depression on this site and how to beat it will be beneficial as well.
Cheers for now, from Mrs. Dools
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Thank you Mrs Dools,
I have been trying to build a rapport with local allied health centre, I haven't had much of an outcome from it though.
Thanks for the tips with who I could speak to about how I'm feeling, I appreciate a bit of direction. It's something else I've been lacking lately. I've tried talking about things, I don't seem to be able to sum it up. I feel very much feel at a cross roads with a lot of things past and present.
Take care.
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Hi Sunshine and Lollypops,
Hope you can continue to try to get help from the health centre. Sometimes it can be a little frustrating trying to get the help you need, I hope you don't give it. I have done that in the past, slid backwards and then had to make a move forward again!
I think we have all felt like we are at a cross road now and then, not knowing which way to go.
Have you tried writing stuff down? You could get a piece of paper and write down what you would like to achieve in the future. Take one of these suggestions and consider what you need to do to make it happen. Write down anything that comes to mind then look at what you have written and consider what is achievable.
I find that sharing my thoughts here and how I am travelling certainly helps me. People on this site are understanding and often offer up great ideas and suggestions.
A little encouragement can go a long way! So I hope you are able to sort out where you want to head and find ways to make those things happen.
Cheers for now from Lauren
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