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I have been trying to determine what is causing my lack of motivation to do just about everything. I thought it might be low testosterone but I am now thinking that my dopamine system is messed up. I have been reading up on dopamine system problems and here is a basic synopsis of symptoms.
Although dopamine alone may not directly cause depression, having low levels of dopamine may cause specific symptoms associated with depression.
These symptoms can include:
Besides work and shopping I pretty much spend the rest of my time online. I have 50 gazillion projects and other things I could be doing but I can not get motivated to do most of them. My life involves hanging out on NWFA, reddit, youtube, etc and spending money on stuff that I rarely end up using or food that I shouldn't be eating. It's pretty pathetic but evidently not pathetic enough to get my arse in gear and do something else.
Anybody else been in a similar state and snapped out of it? If so how?
I am thinking a dopamine fast may be in order but not I'm convinced that it will do any good.
This week I am determined to get my workbench cleared off and start a build project or set up the press to reload something. I have to start another spending freeze too, my wallet looks like it has been through hell and back.
Although dopamine alone may not directly cause depression, having low levels of dopamine may cause specific symptoms associated with depression.
These symptoms can include:
- lack of motivation
- difficulty concentrating
- feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
- loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
Besides work and shopping I pretty much spend the rest of my time online. I have 50 gazillion projects and other things I could be doing but I can not get motivated to do most of them. My life involves hanging out on NWFA, reddit, youtube, etc and spending money on stuff that I rarely end up using or food that I shouldn't be eating. It's pretty pathetic but evidently not pathetic enough to get my arse in gear and do something else.
Anybody else been in a similar state and snapped out of it? If so how?
I am thinking a dopamine fast may be in order but not I'm convinced that it will do any good.
This week I am determined to get my workbench cleared off and start a build project or set up the press to reload something. I have to start another spending freeze too, my wallet looks like it has been through hell and back.
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