Difficulty Getting Out of Bed

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DIFFICULTY GETTING OUT OF BED

There's 50 times more information written about an exotic virus that most of us probably won't contract than there is about a problem that's likely to affect every single woman at least once in her lifetime: the ubiquitous, but seldom fatal, disorder unofficially known as "difficulty getting out of bed in the morning"

Why are you stuck?

Make plans

Having difficulty getting going in the morning can be linked to depression. Though you may feel like withdrawing, you must make an action plan to carry you through the day. Account for every hour to give your day structure and to help you feel less anxious.

Think of a metal carrot and stick

Plan your day while you're still in bed. Be sure to include some things that you really want to do. Make sure that you have spots of pleasure worked into everyday's plan.

Take a wake-up bath, not a shower

Showers are for cleansing; baths are for the mind.

Take baby steps

Borrowing a technique that she uses when treating women for depression. Set very short term goals for getting out of bed. Tell yourself to first put your feet on the floor. Plan your path to the bathroom. Concentrate on how you'll literally walk through each step-then do it.

Get a life

Sometimes women who have the most trouble getting out of bed each morning are those who have the least to do. Having nothing to do is an energy sapper. If noone needs you or wants you you may feel as if you have no reason to rise each morning. Volunteer your services, offer your assistance to an overburdened friend, join a club or take some classes.