Originally Posted by Mokey

Yes. I know exactly what you are going through. A lot of that is related to brain injury, not necessarily depression, although that is common.

We are our brain, so injury can affect ALL parts of our life...our thoughts, motivations, feelings, desires, etc.

I struggle with denial, acceptance, and trying to find the sweet spot - refusing to give up, accepting I had a terrible injury, wanting to do more, or accepting I still need to heal.

On a side note...I have tried amantadine (100mgs) a few different times ...for me it helps get past what you have described. It affects my sleep, so i have gone off it when I really feel the insomnia is too much. BUT! I had to try it again because my past three weeks since stopping have been really awful....lethargy, headaches, no energy, sitting in a room alll day, not able to have energy for my kids. Three days back on it, and I notice a difference again. If you can tolerate it, I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it. Lots of research that supports using it,,,,has been around sunce the 60s and is well tolerated by most people. It works on the dopamine levels....neurotransmittors....etc. Let me know if you have any questions,
In the meantime be kind to yourself.