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by TheMerovingian 1935 days ago
Sounds like you're suffering from mild depression; one of the common symptoms is lack of motivation. If you try powering through your symptom, there is a good chance it will make your anxiety rise. And that's arguably worse.

Let me ask you: How often do you exercise? Do you meditate? When was the last time you lost yourself on a good walk? Have you been taking vitamin D supplements (important for us northerners during the winter)? Lastly, when was the last time you met up with a few friends for coffee (if viable in your location)?

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How do you jump from lack of motivation to a diagnostic of depression?!
The correct answer to the motivation question is not a single solution, but a holistic one.

Motivation and mild depression can be easily conflated.

The same way one can jump from lack of energy to a diagnosis of poor diet or poor exercise.