How to Deal With Low Energy and Motivation from Depression

Depression has a way of stealing your energy and motivation. So how can you improve your energy and motivation while recovering from depression or depressive episodes? First, you have to understand that these are two separate things - and they each require different interventions. I'm going to show you how to tell the difference and some ways to improve each. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Sleep better, without pills (partner I believe in): https://bit.ly/SleepResetMethod My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand): iOS https://apps.apple.com/il/app/mood-bloom-therapeutic-game/id6449717065?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hedonia.bloom.mood&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers Therapy with me (Iowa residents only) http://www.northstarpsychcenter.com/ Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) http://www.drscotteilers.com/ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. 0:00 - Introduction: Depression's Impact on Energy and Motivation 2:26 - The Importance of Sleep for Energy 6:56 - Nutrition and Its Role in Energy Levels 9:29 - The Effects of Caffeine, Alcohol, and Marijuana on Energy 12:25 - Physical Activity: An Unexpected Energy Booster 13:24 - Motivation Is More Than Just Feeling Like Doing Something 17:21 - Practical Tips to Improve Motivation