drug help: Is there a drug to encourage or enhance ability of self-discipline? - Help.com

hugs not drugs

go to college again

None that I know of.
I takes a while to acquire. Is there a specific area you’re trying to enhance?

find a support group or a theropist… wat did u major in in college??

Well, May I ask what you’re trying to get self discipline in? Specificly? Like getting up in the morning…? Etc.

i dont think there are any drugs babe.
is there something you reeeeeeeally want to do with your life?

The symptoms of depression don’t only include being sad. They include low energy, lack of interest, etc. So depression pills may help. Also, there are pills that are used for people with thyroid dysfunction. Basically, the thyroid gives you energy so these pills give you energy. I can’t remember what they are called.

Another thing you may want to consider is just getting up and doing something. Basically, you have to burn energy to have energy. Get a job, volunteer, exercise. I know it sounds impossible, but it works.

You could also check out a new drug called provigil. It is mainly used for people with shift work sleep disorder. It gives them energy for the times when they are awake.

Good luck.

dont worry i understand. i either dont sleep one night or sleep the next two. you mean you cant seem to find the will to get up and do something somedays?

oh. maybe see a professional?

hmm maybe i have the answer

i think your problem is that you dont have a motivation to keep you going and to do anything…

maybe your decision making than actually doing it lakes something, do you actually take a decision to do something or not even that ?

is synthroid all you’re taking at present?

Think back to when you did have the energy, what was it that you did different.I would bet it was taking the synthroid but i could be wrong but one little pill can do wonders.I don’t even like to take the occasional pain reliever for my aches and pains. But I know if it weren’t for putting away that attitude and giving it (medicine) a try, I wouldn’t be here to help others, doing what I love. I always felt like the real me was struggling to get out. Turns out I was right. Even though taking medication is a difficult choice to make for some, it’s also the way out of this situation for many.

The way I look at it is this: If you don’t like the way you feel on medication, you can always stop taking it. But if you are in this situation today, aren’t you curious about the possibility of life without this suffering? For me life before medication was like watching black and white television with crackly sound and a blurred picture. But my life after medication was like television in living color with surround sound! I had no idea what I was missing until I allowed myself to sample both worlds. If you’ve tried everything else and still find yourself struggling and fighting your doctor’s suggestion to take your medication, why not make today the day you reconsider? It is perspective that provides clear vision. The real you may be just be waiting to shine.Like an addict, its up to them to stop making excuses and resist,its up to you to stop making excuses and take the pill. I know it probably states to take it in the morning but truth is it can be taken any time of day.Something is better than nothing.Another thing that comes to mind is your physical health as far as your muscles are concerned,this time where your not exercising your muscles are getting weaker and weaker.In fact exercize as Im sure you know energizes.Also,if you dont do what it takes it could be your getting a ‘reward’ out of it so ask yourself why the excuses, why do you not do what is good for yourself.Maybe the answer is in your past,perhaps when you began to lose hope.{{HUGS}} my good friend,Kim

Two things come to mind.
I have slow days, not all days like you, but some. When I’m having a slow day; I do things that don’t require mush energy like read or watched taped TV shows to make space on the recorder. (Does this sound too lame?) Maybe there are some low energy things you can do like throw a load in the washer and let it run, buy groceries, put out garbage.
On low energy days I might do some exercises while lying in bed, stretches and some yoga moves.
The second thought is to take a blank paper and list every thing you do. This is not a to do list, it is only what you have done. It can be simple like
I woke up.
I got up.
I used the loo.
I straightened the bed.
I ate.

I am a person who always wants to feel I have accomplished something. This listing thing helps me feel that. Even on a low energy day, I can see I have accomplished something.
Hope it helps, stay well.