When Everything Starts Feeling Like Work

Depression isn’t always dramatic.

Sometimes it’s simply getting through the day wondering why everything requires so much effort.

Things you used to enjoy don’t feel the same.

Motivation disappears.

You withdraw.

You put things off.

Then you criticize yourself for putting things off.

That criticism makes things harder.

And the cycle continues.

Counseling Can Help Interrupt the Cycle

CBT can help us identify thinking patterns contributing to hopelessness, withdrawal, self-criticism, or helplessness.

ACT adds another question:

What matters enough to move toward even when motivation isn’t cooperating?

We don’t always need to wait until we feel better before doing something meaningful.

Sometimes meaningful action comes first.

The feelings follow later.

Small steps count.

Especially when you’ve been standing still.