After being forced to relocate, I’ve lost the motivation to do anything. How can I help myself?”

“After being forced to relocate, I’ve lost the motivation to do anything. How can I help myself?” asks one of our followers in the “Ask a Psychologist” section.

Relocating, losing your familiar way of life, and adapting to a new environment can be so emotionally exhausting that you may not even have the energy for the things that once brought you joy. Many people who have experienced forced life changes are familiar with this feeling.

It’s important to understand that this is not a sign of weakness or laziness—it is how our minds respond to prolonged stress, explains practicing psychologist Yana Kobets. Although regaining a sense of stability and the desire to move forward takes time, there are steps that can help make this journey a little easier.

Find out what they are by reading the psychologist’s answer here: https://stolarfund.com/projects/ask-a-psychologist-answers-to-questions

If you would like advice from our expert about your own situation, you can submit your question here: https://stolarfund.com/projects/ask-a-psychologist