I don't want to do anything in life so it's hard to stay awake

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I tried to fix my sleep schedule and I got up at 7 am today then realized I didn't feel like doing anything and went back to sleep and just woke up 7pm. I have a job that starts tomorrow just so I can quit wasting my life, but this always happens. I've had several jobs before but get bored of them pretty quickly. Longest job I stayed at was 1 year and it was only part time, other than that I just take seasonal/temp jobs. I'm still in college (again, just something to do in attempt not to waste my life, really no passion involved). All day long I feel like I'm falling asleep no matter what I eat or how much sleep I get. I have no interest in diversions, all I think about is going home and sleeping. I've talked to doctor, therapist and no luck. Please advise...

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  • Koda
    8 years ago

    You seem depressed and perhaps narcoleptic. You need to try to fill your days with something you can be passionate about. Maybe you need to volunteer and do some good in the world. Maybe the only thing that'll make you feel like an important person with a purpose is to be selfless and work toward bettering the world. Good luck! Remember, there are people in this world who care/have cared about you, and now, that includes me.

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    • I'm-not-a-bitch
      8 years ago

      I smile reading your comment. This is so harmonious.

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      • Koda
        8 years ago

        Thanks for saying that.

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  • erlang
    8 years ago

    Find some friends hopefully ones you like. Just being in society and round people will probably help to some level. I would image.

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  • green_boogers
    8 years ago

    In the past, I have had problems with under-stimulation. My brain runs on auto pilot and I avoid noise and motion thinking that I want tranquility. The paradox is that the more stimulation that is forced on me, the more I want high quality stimulation, especially social stimulation. It is also important to get aerobic exercise 4 or 5 times a week.

    You may not be depressed. Perhaps your brain just never wakes up completely.

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    I think it has to be a symptom of depression. When I was more goal driven I had better habits and I'm sure that contributed but I think for the most part I really had a reason to be awake. Now that I'm kind of drifting I tend to nod off a lot easier. It really is important you find one reason to wake up in the morning, besides obligation, maybe something you're genuinely excited about, even if it's a little selfish.

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  • pixie44
    8 years ago

    It honestly sounds like depression.
    But if you don't feel that fits you than I would suggest going to see a doctor and tell them how you are feeling. Ask them to do a routine blood test that monitors your hormone levels, vitamins, and for certain cancers that cause you to sleep.

    If everything comes back ok. Insist on doing other tests for other illnesses.

    Also exercising may be the furthest thought in your mind right now because you are so tired, but it really helps give you more energy.

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