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Lack of Motivation vs. Depression
While experiencing a lower drive to do things or experiencing less interest in the things you enjoy is common in both conditions, low motivation and depression are different.
Lack of motivation generally feels like limited or no interest about most anything in your life, including things you’d normally enjoy. Depression feels much more emotional and negative towards yourself, although it does substantially lower your energy, motivation, interest, and focus.
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When we think about motivation, we rarely consider what is going on and where it comes from until we no longer have it to rely on. As it lowers, you may begin to feel agitated and lose focus on the things that are important to you; you may also self-isolate and begin to feel angry.
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