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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/4FingerErobb221 on 2024-01-02 22:24:29+00:00.
From early 2023 until about August or September I (23M) would go through phases of extreme motivation/confidence, and phases of extreme depression. Throughout even the depression/low motivation phases I would still get shit done and go to the gym everyday.
But now After August or September I haven't been able to get back to the good phases again and I can probably count on one hand how many days I had the "I'm him" mentality since then. Worst part is, I can't even bring myself to get things done or go to the gym anymore. I've also seemingly completely given up on dating even though throughout the year until July or August I would at least semi-regularly go on dates with women but now because of the lack of confidence and motivation I just can't be bothered to talk to anyone, message anyone, or even open a dating app.
This bad mindset I can't seem to get out of also changed my social media life because I can't be bothered to post anything on my Instagram story. Before, I would at least once or twice a week post something what I'm doing, my dogs, or just myself, but now can't because of the lack of confidence. I liked posting occasionally on my story because for me it was a good way for people to contact me and it was pretty common for people to reply to them and talk or go out with someone.
Any tips on how to break this downward spiral? It's legit gotten so bad and I need to pull out of this.