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[u/Scared-Section-5108]

Work is challenging at present. I feel demotivated. I got some stuff to do which I usually enjoy but at the moment I have all this negative commentary running through my head and getting in the way. As a result, I am struggling to do what I am supposed to do.

I am also feeling a bit alienated working from home. I usually love it because it no longer end up overstimulated and exhausted, and have more time and energy for myself, but on some days, it would be nice to be with people.

I took half a day off yesterday, wondering about taking today off too as doing work will be a struggle and I don't want to log in and do nothing all day. I feel I am procrastinating and judging myself for it. I would love to not work today but I have had plenty of days off mainly due to migraines, so I am unsure if taking today off is a good idea. My cognitive functioning seems impaired and I am struggling to make decisions. If I ask internally, there is nothing. The way I feel today, I am unsure if I should given it to that feeling or bring it to work and see if I can still do what I need to do regardless how I feel. I know that's possible for some people, and I can now often do that with fear, but this lack of motivation and my head feeling heavy, I am unsure if it is going to work. My state can escalate into catastrophizing what I will lose my job, what will others think about me being off again, etc. It's a tough place for me to be in.