So, maybe this is just hallmark depression and it just is what it is, but one thing that's driving me nuts with this episode of major depression is my absolute tendency to just "give up" in the middle of even seemingly simple tasks.
Like doing the dishes... only 2 or 3 dishes in, I'll be flooded with feelings of hopelessness, pointlessness, uselessness and I'll just give up, close to tears.
This happens allllll the time. You'd think I'd be able to summon even an ounce of willpower and to tell myself "Okay, you don't have to finish all the dishes, but let's do half now and then you can do the other half later on."
But no. It is a drama of despair and tears and giving up with each goddamned plate or spoon.
Am I missing something obvious? Should I be approaching it differently?
Like doing the dishes... only 2 or 3 dishes in, I'll be flooded with feelings of hopelessness, pointlessness, uselessness and I'll just give up, close to tears.
This happens allllll the time. You'd think I'd be able to summon even an ounce of willpower and to tell myself "Okay, you don't have to finish all the dishes, but let's do half now and then you can do the other half later on."
But no. It is a drama of despair and tears and giving up with each goddamned plate or spoon.
Am I missing something obvious? Should I be approaching it differently?