Extreme distress caused by extreme boredom

So in the summer I tend to get bored a lot, but lately it’s been so insanely stressful how bored I am if that makes any sense. First of all, my mind wanders so bad when I’m bored and I end up stress eating or sleeping or staring at my phone. My dad gets mad at me for staring at my phone all day but it’s the only option other than sleeping or eating and I don’t want to do either of those. I used to love all my hobbies, drawing, painting, reading, playing piano, playing with my dog, etc. but not they’re all a chore and don’t bring me any happiness I hate it. Playing the piano is boring cause I don’t know any songs and extremely stressful of I try to learn a new song, I have to be in the right mood for painting or drawing and I’ve been way too worn out emotionally to do either, I don’t have any good books right now and can’t seem to find any (plus they feel like a waste of time in my head though I love reading), and I can’t do much outside when it’s scorching hot. If you have any suggestions I’d be so so so grateful for the help

Blueberrycows

Date posted: 25w

Not really OCD related

So I’m so bored lately I have everything I want and could ask for but I’m a dopamine junkie so I jump from item to item and I’m still bored and I have “toys “ stay with me I’ll explain … so I have actual toys like dolls and stuffed animals because I still enjoy younger things at times … yep I’m still an adult … but that being said I won’t “play “ or interact with younger toys because I feel it’s not age appropriate and I want to fit in with society’s norms … that being said I have a Xbox s I have a Nintendo switch … a legion go hand held system … a portable dvd player and I’m sure other things I can’t remember… no I don’t act like a spoiled brat and want or need for everything and I’m very grateful…. But that being said out of all the things I have nothing really keeps my attention I just impulse buy them… I obsess about buying them for months I buy them and use them for a little bit and get bored …… then I feel ungrateful for not using an expensive item or gift.:. Go back and use that item and then the cycle repeats … I just can’t find anything that truly keeps me entertained and engaged … and keeps me wanting to fool with it every day or interact with it …. I want to find something that gives me a sense of accomplishment and excitement… and game systems and whatever else just don’t do that for me … like I said I promise I’m not a spoiled adult /brat ❤️

bokang

Date posted: 19w

I miss my weekends...

I'm wondering if this is a common OCD experience: does anyone else find that when you have idle time, your mind just spirals into endless rumination on negative "what ifs" & intrusive thoughts? It's been happening to me for the past three years, which coincides with starting a really high-stress job. Weekends used to be my time to relax, but now I dread weekends...I only feel relief when I'm sleeping because it's the only time my mind seems to quiet down. It's honestly so depressing to lose that enjoyment. Does anyone else relate to this, and if so, what helps you cope?

curefan6

Date posted: 13w

ocd during summer break

i’m in college and on my summer break now. i don’t have a job yet or much to occupy myself with and im finding it really difficult to keep my ocd under control. if i have nothing to do, i find myself sitting around and ruminating heavily and getting severely anxious and my thoughts just keep wandering. i don’t really feel peace of mind unless im with my boyfriend or my best friend, both of which i don’t get to see often because they’re very busy or live far away. im not sure how to keep myself busy and how to occupy my brain with something other than worries :(

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