Question: I have posted a better description of my condition on the forums in my reference below but here it is in a nutshell:

I just can't get motivated much of the time. Basic tasks go undone. I find other things to do (or just do nothing).

This goes into all aspects of my life from basic things like cleaning up te apartment to major things that could actually be very beneficial to my financial situation.

There is also a physical symptom that worries me and may tie into the whole picture. I hear a constant hissing sound. Sometimes it is almost imperceptable and at other times it is quite loud. Kind of like tinnitus (spelling?) but not a ringing just a hiss.

Any ideas, or has anyone else had this type of experience?

Answer: It could be depression. I just started getting treatment for depresseion about a month ago. I noticed that I wasn't able to get motivated to do those same basic things, avoiding things, forgetting things, lack of sleep or sleeping all day...I haven't had the hissing sound, which I'm sure is pretty annoying sometimes. Go to your doctor and talk to them about how you are feeling. They may prescribe drugs at that time or they may refer you to a psychiatrist before or just start you out on something until you can get into to see one. I had a hard time telling anyone about it, because I felt like a crazy person and even my friends might laugh at me. Since I talked to my doctor on started some meds, I feel a lot better and I am motivated from the moment I wake up