Is it normal to procrastinate everything, everyday?

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I lost my job one and 1/2 weeks ago. I have always been depressed, so that is not new. But for the last week and 1/2 I have not hardly gotten out of bed at all. I haven't showered, applied for unemployment, taken out the garbage and recycling, checked the mail, laundry etc. I applied for only 2 jobs and was not the right match. It is all I can do to even move. I am in dire need of a shower, but I keep putting it off. The other people who were laid off, 300 of us, have gotten jobs and moved on. I can't seem to. I don't have insurance so I am out of my anti depressants, for a while now. I know what I need to do to get out of this, but it's like I am not in control of myself here. I told my parents I would come home to visit, as I have maybe a month and a half of rent in the bank, but I could have gone home a week ago, but have been in bed. My mom worries because she knows I am depressed and I don't call her or answer her texts, like I usually do. I know I just need to get in the shower, take out the garbage, pack up my car and go home, but there is something stopping me, seriously. I have no friends so there is no one for moral support. I feel like if I just stopped existing, that would be fine. No that is not a suicide threat, I just am so apathetic, or something. Don't know what to do. Is this normal? It sure does not feel normal.
SORRY FOR THE LONG NOTE

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Based on 28 votes (11 yes)
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  • Tempest-au
    7 years ago

    Careful. It sounds like your depression is worsening. Either "force" your self to start "moving" again, or see a professional ASAP.

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    Seems like inertia is your enemy right now. You need to get in the habit of doing small tasks and eventually the larger ones will seem less daunting.

    Whenever you have the impulse to get something done, you only have five seconds to act on it before you give up. Countdown from five if you have to, and get up and started before you reach zero.

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  • (Anti)Hero
    7 years ago

    I will tell ya later.

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  • snarkygirl
    7 years ago

    I feel ypu. I lost my job two months ago and I have anxiety issues. Things will get better though !

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