Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Extreme lack of motivation (not depression). chemical imbalance in brain, hormones, or psychological problem?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Several Possibilitie: Alcohol cause chemical brain imbalance and is a depressant. Certain medications and recreational drugs (marijuana) and depression can result in lack of motivation. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Hormones can certainly do it, as well. Get a check up with pcp and ask for referral for a psychological evaluation. That is the best way to get answers of this type. Good luck.
Answered 9/24/2016
4.8k views
You're sure?: Extreme lack of motivation is a very common symptom of depression. Some people might not want this to even be considered, but if you want a comprehensive evaluation it would be on any good physician's list of possibilities. Other problems may also be going on as well, such as drug use like marijuana. Please see your physician to start working on this. Be well.
Answered 4/13/2016
4.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could you tell me ways to overcome depression/lack of motivation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can it be depression if you have started having fluctuating fatigue, energy levels, irritability + motivation, difficulty handling stress + brain fog but are generally in a good mood regardless.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My husband and I are both struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, weight gain, lack of motivation, fatigue etc. We have some ok days but mostly feel overwhelmed by all this. Some suggest anti-depressants but we're nervous of them. Please help?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could i be depressed, i've felt very drained, a numb empty feeling, lack of motivation, feeling worthless for more than 8 months?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm 21 female. Always tired n fafifhee, poor concentration, n lack of energy & motivation. I don't think i'm depressed. Any idea what could be causing?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am experiencing feeling depressed specifically feelings of despair, specifically feelings of worthlessness, dry hair, feeling anxious that gets worse with psychological stress, personality changes, binge eating, socially withdrawn, lack of motivation, l
No sadness or stress, just extreme lack of motivation to do anything - even the things i once enjoyed. Is my add causing this or is it depression?
Depressed but not sure if Prozac making worse. Emotional numbness lack of motivation anhedonia negative thoughts. Wellbutrin caused insomnia, extreme dry mouth, fits of rage. When Prozac was doubled, felt high, agitated. Tired of med merry go round.
When you have depression and lack of motivation do you push yourself to get up and do things?
Lack of any motivation, fatigue, lack of sleep, irritability, stress, anxiety, sadness. What is this? Is there a certain type of depression i have?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
