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FG, for what it's worth, this isn't about your physical health anymore. In my opinion, you are depressed. The reason I think this is because I've been there and still flirt with it, sometimes. There are days when there is absolutely no reason why I should NOT go out into the garden and water, harvest, sow and other such wholesome activities, but what do I do? I lie on the sofa, watch sh*t on TV, or go and bug my OH and just WATCH him work, or ask if I can help sort through his tractor parts with him. Now, being a girl who likes horses, I have no bloody interest WHATsoever in tractors (although the Fordson Major Winch is a pretty colour), but I do know what you mean. I also know that on days like this, if I actually get out there and DO something in the garden, I'll feel great and positive and probably spend far longer than I planned out there. Bear in mind I'm talking about the garden, outside my back door and not even a plot which is off site. Believe me, if I didn't have horses, I'd be popping the happy pills willy-nilly by now.
My own advice is to either see someone about the way you feel, hand the plot over to someone who wants to 'have a go' with the intention of sharing it with them next year, or advertise for a sharer now. Short term, I do find that making a list helps. Not necessarily everything that needs doing, as then it looks like an insurmountable task, but just 4/5 jobs. I reward myself after each one. Rewards include a cup of tea, a choccie bar, a TV programme that ISN'T carp!
Longer term, I use produce from my 'plot' as gifts. Housewarming, birthdays, or even 'I haven't called round for a while' gifts. That's the BIGGEST motivator for me. There's nothing like the joy on someone's face that you've brought them something that doesn't have the 'this came from a cloned high st shop' factor. When you sow things, think of who you know that would like them, or someone you'd think would enjoy growing their own. Give excess plants away. I plan to give loads away next year. My neighbour told me last night that her tomato plant grew and she was really pleased. Her excitement means I'm motivated to do it again, next year.
I do sympathise with letting things rot. Earlier this year I struggled to keep on top of things and lost a few onions this way. Last year I went to the trouble of collecting a HUMUNGOUS amount of sweet chestnuts, which eventually rotted as winter depression set in. This year I've tried to learn from that and have lots of home brews on the go (yay!), plus I just drank some home-made rosehip syrup/hot water.
Whatever you decide to do, remember that no-one can do it for you. You have to motivate yourself, no matter how bizarre a method you use. Beer is a very good reward, I'm told...
My own advice is to either see someone about the way you feel, hand the plot over to someone who wants to 'have a go' with the intention of sharing it with them next year, or advertise for a sharer now. Short term, I do find that making a list helps. Not necessarily everything that needs doing, as then it looks like an insurmountable task, but just 4/5 jobs. I reward myself after each one. Rewards include a cup of tea, a choccie bar, a TV programme that ISN'T carp!
Longer term, I use produce from my 'plot' as gifts. Housewarming, birthdays, or even 'I haven't called round for a while' gifts. That's the BIGGEST motivator for me. There's nothing like the joy on someone's face that you've brought them something that doesn't have the 'this came from a cloned high st shop' factor. When you sow things, think of who you know that would like them, or someone you'd think would enjoy growing their own. Give excess plants away. I plan to give loads away next year. My neighbour told me last night that her tomato plant grew and she was really pleased. Her excitement means I'm motivated to do it again, next year.
I do sympathise with letting things rot. Earlier this year I struggled to keep on top of things and lost a few onions this way. Last year I went to the trouble of collecting a HUMUNGOUS amount of sweet chestnuts, which eventually rotted as winter depression set in. This year I've tried to learn from that and have lots of home brews on the go (yay!), plus I just drank some home-made rosehip syrup/hot water.
Whatever you decide to do, remember that no-one can do it for you. You have to motivate yourself, no matter how bizarre a method you use. Beer is a very good reward, I'm told...
If it wasn't for them, I would have given up long ago.
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