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Bored of life
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davidtaylforthFree Member
Lately Ive found myself feeling bored/depressed with life in general, there are obvious certain bits I enjoy but it all seems quite monotonous at the moment.
Have lost a bit motivation to do things like ride my bike (i couldnt be bothered over the weekend, even though it was really good whether) and Ive found myself sitting at my computer doing **** all
Im almost looking forward to going into work tomorrow, which cant be a good sign. When Im not keeping my mind occupied, then I tend to start thinking Im wasting my life and should be doing something far more interesting.
Anyone else feel like this sometimes?
jonjones13Free Membertoo damn busy – in last 5 years I’ve renovated 2 houses and had 2 kids and currently attempting to do a PhD in my part time – glutton for punishment !
CaptJonFree MemberYep, usually when i’ve not been on my bike for a while and not been eating right.
davidtaylforthFree MemberThe diet thing could possibly be a reason, although I think I have a fairly healthy diet, no meats for me.
Perhaps moving to another country for a bit or something like that could be the answer, change of scenery and that.
CoyoteFree MemberDavid, sometimes you need to step back and chill. Also check your diet, plenty fresh fruit and veg. Cut out the stodge. Cut right down on tea and coffee and drink plenty water. Go down the library, read a couple of books. Most importantly get plenty of sleep.
Watch “Seasons” by the Collective, usually ignites my mojo. 🙂
ernie_lynchFree MemberI tend to start thinking Im wasting my life and should be doing something far more interesting.
Well do just it then ! What’s to stop you ?
Do something different. Anything. Learn something new. It doesn’t have to be something which changes your life in a material way – as long you’re enjoying it, that’s what matters. If you’re enjoying life, then you’re not wasting it.
TandemJeremyFree MemberDon’t make the mistake of thinking moving to another country will change anything unless you have a strong desire to do so.
Sounds just like ennui to me.
Learn a new skill, find a hobby, get out on your bike
nukeFull MemberAnyone else feel like this sometimes?
Yep 🙁
…but its summer so I’m going to make the most of it and try and stay positive 🙂
Perhaps moving to another country for a bit or something like that could be the answer, change of scenery and that.
By coincidence it was a move to another country a few years ago that all went a bit wrong then a move back to UK that has caused me to go through low periods
davidtaylforthFree MemberWell Im not really a materialist so perhpas nows a good time to start. Maybe I should spend a load on a new car or bike, although Ive always found the ‘new’ feeling wears off after a while and you end up looking for something else.
davidtaylforthFree MemberYeh its summer, I live in the lake district so theres plenty to do, I just cant be bothered at the moment.
Going biking to France in a couple of weeks so Im looknig forward to that I guess
DrDolittleFree MemberGet yourself a job working at a jobcentre with one of the worst rates of violent incidents in the UK. Then you will never look forward to going into work, and even Epping forest at the weekend will seem like fun.
Anyway, your depression sounds mild to moderate, go tell your doctor. When I don’t keep my mind occupied I’m obsessed and terrified by the unanswerable questions regarding death and where space ends, and what contains space..etc ad nauseum.
davidtaylforthFree MemberWhen I don’t keep my mind occupied I’m obsessed and terrified by the unanswerable questions regarding death and where space ends, and what contains space..etc ad nauseum.
Yeh, I find I do this alot, is it related to my above problem?
What are you supposed to think about when your not doing anything?
IanMunroFree MemberOf course there’s nothing to say that life is meant to be happy and fulfilling. So an absence of either isn’t necessarily indicative of something being wrong, just not quite what you’d like.
miaowing_katFree Membermeh. I was ‘bored’ for a year or so. and then it got worse and worse and I started getting bored and miserable to the point where I didn’t function in society at times.
if you’re still bored in a few months time, you might want to think about why you’re not feeling so great.
otherwise, have fun trying new things 🙂
DrDolittleFree MemberYeh, I find I do this alot, is it related to my above problem?
More than likely. It’s an anxiety linked to depression.
What are you supposed to think about when your not doing anything?
As facetious as it sounds, I try to occupy my mind by thinking about having sex with a few relatively attractive colleagues and some of the “customers” all day long. Seriously.
chvckFree MemberWhen I don’t keep my mind occupied I’m obsessed and terrified by the unanswerable questions regarding death and where space ends, and what contains space..etc ad nauseum.
You’re not alone in that one Dr Dolittle!
davidtaylforth; this may sound really trivial but find a really long tv series to watch and some stupid, little, really addictive game to play! Then when you can, try to force yourself to go riding as much as possible and set yourself some ACHIEVABLE! challenges to focus your mind on
miaowing_katFree Memberyou’re not meant to worry about things like:
‘I should be doing more with my time’
‘I should have ridden my bike instead of doing nothing’
‘I should be making more of my life’those thoughts alone are fine by themselves of course, but if you find these repeating in your head (and more importantly, not acting on said thoughts), you’ll just feel rubbish every time you have time to think too much
I guess that’s where getting a hobby comes into it. or get a more stressful job if you like
davidtaylforthFree MemberDo you ever think about killing yourself?
I sometimes sort of get urges too, not very often and its not when Im at a ‘low point’ or anything.
For example, I was on a stag weekend a couple of weeks ago and I was stood at the top of a very high stair case with my friends messing about. There was a shaft down the middle of the stairs to the bottom floor and had quite a strong urge to jump off, just to see what it would be like. Obviously I didnt.
TandemJeremyFree MemberI cannot stand at the edge of any drop without the urge to jump off. I ain’t depressed tho
Dr doolittle – want to play ?Drs and Nurses?
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.that should put you off your perving 🙂DrDolittleFree MemberTo be honest, rather than thinking about implausible encounters with single mothers, I should be reading more Buddhist literature regarding impermanence. That’s my “do as I say, not as I do” advice…Anyway, remind yourself (or admit) that it’s depression. There’s a lot of suggestions out there that work/help.
davidtaylforthFree MemberMaybe I should start watching TV
I always thought TV was meant to keep people safe and at home but maybe it just stops them going insane. Most people I know tend to watch TV but I never bother.
chvckFree MemberI spent a lot of time watching TV on my PC last year as I had nothing else to do and it just meant my mind was doing something! Just got to make sure that you don’t spend all your time watching it!
timberFull MemberI’m feeling pretty unproductive, no riding since Easter and now been off work for 2 weeks due to a bad back and will be for a bit longer – I have done naff all and feeling a bit guilty that I’ll be paid for it. I’m usually a fidget, but discovering that absolute nothing can be quite pleasant. If only it was on my own terms.
Anyway, what I’m saying, is sometimes it’s fine to sit back and watch life pass by. Hell, I’m going to be charging flat out again once I’m fixed, until I crash and burn again. I have so much pent up enthusiasm for stuff, I’m sure yours is just building
DrDolittleFree MemberMaybe I should start watching TV
I’d suggest just sticking to a Lovefilm movie subscription personally.
There have been many nights when I’ve retired to my pit in a futile rage after observing a manifestation of how the metropolitan elites think we live, and what they think we want to watch. Just not my cup of tea, not my world.The suicidal aspect in your thoughts is a wake up call though. Go see your GP and have a candid chat. There’s nothing to lose, so don’t make a big deal of it.
genghispodFree MemberDrDolittle – Top Reply; I am with you on that!
Referring to the ‘wondering about space’ reply.
tankslapperFree MemberDavid – lifes like that.
Here’the cure – set goals – do something different (sky diving, etc) just have something a bit different to look forward to.
Depending on your circumstances if you think your wasting your life its probably time to stop the bus and get of for a while. Take a sabatical and bugger off to India / OZ / Kiwi land – clear your head and do some quality thinking
There have been many nights when I’ve retired to my pit in a futile rage after observing a manifestation of how the metroploitan elites think we live, and what they think we want to watch. Just not my cup of tea, not my world.
Doc I find a good scud book and a ham shank usually fixes it for me…
TandemJeremy – Member
I cannot stand at the edge of any drop without the urge to jump off. I ain’t depressed tho
Dave – take up hang gliding and take off beside tandem when he’s standing near a cliff edge – take a camera 😆
bombermanFree MemberI’ve had a lot of time on my hands lately since i finished my degree. i got sacked, my girlfriend got deported, i finally got my first decent job and then i got ill and lost my job because of it. Sometimes it gets me down, it feels like everyone else is having a good life and i’m stuck here in mine. Its just an illusion. I ride my bike and play my guitar and thats what keeps me sane. Buy a guitar and learn a few tunes, it’s amazing how relaxed i feel afterwards – keeps the brain active 🙂
davidtaylforthFree MemberThanks for the replies.
I may consider a trip to the GP, is this the sort of thing you go to the GP for? I’v never met my GP before I dont think.
Maybe i need to MTFU
zaskarFree MemberGet on your bike, laugh and eat healthy and get yourself some goals.
You don’t know how lucky you are till it’s gone! 😆
baaFree MemberI’m just getting over my latest bout of the depression; mine was full on now on 45mg of mirtazapine.
It started pretty much as you’ve described, did the usual man thing and left it, ended up off work for 2 months.
It sounds like you’ve got mild depression, have a word with your doctor.
All the best
baabombermanFree MemberBe nice to yourself. Buy yourself some new clothes. don’t be too quick to try anti depressants – they really messed me up. darkest days of my life.
baaFree MemberYea the Doctor should be able to help with this. also I go to see
a councilor every other week, not for every one but I find it helps.tankslapperFree Memberdavidtaylforth – Member
Do you ever think about killing yourself?
In short? Nah! Often feel like twatting idiots but that could be part of a whole lot of other crap – I’ve had a few friends that topped them selfs, two with guns and the only thing that everyone was left with was what a waste.
Docs right seek medical advice if you feel that way – the Dr will probably refer you to a specialist. But seriously set goals, have something to look forward to, it doesnt have to be big! Even go and help others, get involved. You can either be the passenger on the bus or the driver is my thinking.
bombermanFree MemberYou don’t know how lucky you are till it’s gone!
sometimes it’s hard to see that point of view without ever coming close to the edge but he is 100% right. Set a goal of smiling to a pretty girl you see walking down the street. I bet she smiles back. little things like that remind you that life is good!
miaowing_katFree Memberwhat are people’s experiences of telling their GP that they think they might be mildly depressed?
Just curious, ’cause mine were:
‘You sound like you’re bored, not depressed’
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‘You might have mild depression. here is a prescription for some anti-depressants’What else do they do/say in the situation?
DrDolittleFree MemberDoc I find a good scud book and a ham shank usually fixes it for me…
After my obsession avoidance techniques as described above have been utilsed throughout the working day, the chicken is choked or the missus has been disciplined by channel four news time. And thus, five hours of lonely existential angst spread out before me, enlived only by the occassional scrap here or on the Guardian’s CIF forum. It’s no way to live, and I’d like others to avoid these lifestyle pitfalls.
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