Not having the best day today mental health wise. Feel super bored but nothing sounds appealing to do. Anyone ever feel like this? What hobbies or things do you guys do that maybe some of us could try?
I love doing puzzles! I can feel like im doing something while vegging in front of the tv. And it keeps my mind focused
I keep a running list on Google Tasks of all the stuff that sounds awesome but I don't think I'll ever get to. Then just pick one. It doesn't have to be the right one. Even if it ends up being the wrong thing for me today, I chose something and tried. Some examples from my current list are: repair that old camping gear, research a place to get accupuncture, learn a CAD surface modeling program, brainstorm 10 moments in the past when i felt joyous, find a support group for my particular health condition, learn how to use my sinus wash thing that i never used, read about the Enneagram, do a homework assignment from a class that i finished but never did that assignment, call that friend that i haven't talked to since before covid. I have this list and I just add to it when I remember stuff. It's always going to get longer, never going to get shorter.
@Jesse M. That’s a great idea
@Jesse M. I love this. When you find a CAD surface modeling program let me know, I would also like to learn it 😂
I feel this way often. And I think it goes away once you get started on something anything, could be a chore you’ve put off, or walk (fresh air and nature are always a good idea). Some of the things I do to engage the mind are: - Online sudoku puzzles - coloring - tending to plants/ repotting ones that need it - reading - guided meditation - call a friend / family - some organizing task that contributes to my space feeling clearer
This may sound cliché, but recently I’ve taken up knitting, lol. Don’t knock it til you try it!
Taking my dog for a walk helps me a lot. If you don’t have a dog go for a walk :). I just started going back to the gym and that helped me more than I thought it would
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 ❤️
Having a bit of an interesting time lately, feeling like I am on a roller coaster because every day has been a bit different. Yesterday was a pretty good day, my anxiety was low and intrusive thoughts were easier to work past. What I noticed was although anxiety was low, I still felt overwhelmed by thoughts sporadically throughout the evening. This morning I had some intense feelings after waking up, but find myself almost in the same place again. Any tips or tricks that have worked for you on managing through thoughts with low anxiety?
Does anyone feel like they are stuck in place? I haven’t done anything besides lay in bed on my phone (if I’m not at work) for almost a year now. I have the desire to go out and be a part of the world, but I feel like my body is glued to my bed. I can’t motivate myself to get out of pajamas to go anywhere, and the entire time I’m out (even just at the store) I just want to be home in bed. I mainly just DoorDash food now, when I can convince myself to eat. I’m tired.
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