I recently came across information on "dysania" and another term that describes people that can not get out of bed. Of course depression is what comes to mind but even when I don't feel really depressed, an argument goes on in my head to get up. Sometimes I will brush teeth and wash face and then back to bed. Its like I am coaxing myself and often fail. I spend an inordinate amount of time in bed.
One article I read said it is an addiction to being in bed and often caused by severe anxiety. Says its treatable and we must push ourself to have a nice breakfast, go to the gym or for a walk, write out a plan in advance for the day of tasks. This hasn't worked for me, but it does feel like an addiction and the thought of getting up causes me anxiety. It has worsened since I gave up daytime xanax. I have not been able to fix this with self talk. This has been at least 2 years of only even getting dressed once or twice a week. I can't handle the grocery store or other places. Even hygiene has slipped. It feels like it is agoraphobia at its worst. I do push myself out once a week for a meeting that I attend where I do find comfort. I have lost muscle from lack of use.
Nowhere did the articles state the use of medical marajuana (and not legal in my state yet) but I have wondered if that would be helpful. My house has been neglected and I feel sorry for my dogs who hang out with me in my bedroom.
I am just wondering how many others have this "dysbania" which I would guess is really a symptom of something else. Also, what has helped them. I would appreciate any input about this of others have any experience. Its something I keep secret to the outside, but those close to me worry.
One article I read said it is an addiction to being in bed and often caused by severe anxiety. Says its treatable and we must push ourself to have a nice breakfast, go to the gym or for a walk, write out a plan in advance for the day of tasks. This hasn't worked for me, but it does feel like an addiction and the thought of getting up causes me anxiety. It has worsened since I gave up daytime xanax. I have not been able to fix this with self talk. This has been at least 2 years of only even getting dressed once or twice a week. I can't handle the grocery store or other places. Even hygiene has slipped. It feels like it is agoraphobia at its worst. I do push myself out once a week for a meeting that I attend where I do find comfort. I have lost muscle from lack of use.
Nowhere did the articles state the use of medical marajuana (and not legal in my state yet) but I have wondered if that would be helpful. My house has been neglected and I feel sorry for my dogs who hang out with me in my bedroom.
I am just wondering how many others have this "dysbania" which I would guess is really a symptom of something else. Also, what has helped them. I would appreciate any input about this of others have any experience. Its something I keep secret to the outside, but those close to me worry.