04-15-2018, 06:21 PM
I am very late to this thread but when I read Yellowdog's early quote "I don't feel depressed I just feel unmotivated and lazy and then angry at myself for being lazy.", I knew that was me! Glousck's recommendations were extremely helpful. Thanks to all that have contributed.
Though I'm not working and recently retired, the routine of working is what made life easier for me. My particular job was nothing but following a routine for 8-10hrs a day. The preparation before work and after was also a routine. My therapist aka wife
and I finally figured out that I need to treat my retirement more like my former job. Not actually working, but being more structured but not strict or being a slave to it. Scheduling chores and activities on paper has really helped. I also realized how weak I've become as my former job was pretty physical. Implementing some form of exercise is being worked into my schedule now. Lastly getting enough quality sleep needs to become a priority. Having your pets wake you up multiple times to go and bark at some birds is not conducive to a good nights sleep, though we love them dearly
Though I'm not working and recently retired, the routine of working is what made life easier for me. My particular job was nothing but following a routine for 8-10hrs a day. The preparation before work and after was also a routine. My therapist aka wife
and I finally figured out that I need to treat my retirement more like my former job. Not actually working, but being more structured but not strict or being a slave to it. Scheduling chores and activities on paper has really helped. I also realized how weak I've become as my former job was pretty physical. Implementing some form of exercise is being worked into my schedule now. Lastly getting enough quality sleep needs to become a priority. Having your pets wake you up multiple times to go and bark at some birds is not conducive to a good nights sleep, though we love them dearly