Been there. Consider your brain like a muscle and you need a rest day. Maybe your body is ok but your brain need to take it easy. Be kind to yourself. You got this.

I highly recommend getting back pain that’ll essentially whip you out of bed after 6 hours of shitty sleep. Works every time!

No, seriously though. Don’t get back pain.

When I’m like that I take a looooong shower and start a load of laundry. Both things are theoretically productive so they make me feel better and might get me moving.

Start counting to four over and over at a steady rhythm. For each number, move one joint in the direction of getting out of bed.

Once upon a time this happened to me when I had classes. I kept saying I’d get up for the next one and never did (in fact I basically stopped going to class for a week).

I really knew I should go and get out of bed but the more I thought about it, the harder it got.

Eventually, I got medicated, and while sometimes my body tries to stop me from taking my meds, it’s easier to overcome that than it is to get out of bed when executive dysfunction hits.

That’s why I keep my pills right next to my bed and typically I take them immediately when my alarm goes off.

I also set out a protein shake next to them every night so I can eat “breakfast” without having to wait for them to kick in.

Probably not the best solution for everyone, but if you want a suggestion, that’s mine.

Also remember that you’re not alone and while some people might not see the struggle, that doesn’t make it any less valid. Be kind to yourself

I get this sometimes (also foe leaving the house). What you need is a stimulant. Coffee might do it if you can’t get meds.