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To find everything boring?

66 replies

YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:17

I know I'm unreasonable but I find everything boring. I find other people boring and doing things boring. I'm just bored and probably boring lol

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Greenshoots1 · 28/12/2017 22:18

train and run a marathon. Choose a charity and raise sponsorship for them with it.

Or find another challenge

MiddlingMum · 28/12/2017 22:20

That seems very sad.

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:20

I know it is middling. I just feel a bit meh about life

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WellAlwaysHaveParis · 28/12/2017 22:22

Have you talked to anyone about it OP? Would you feel better if you made an appointment with your GP to talk about it?

WellAlwaysHaveParis · 28/12/2017 22:22

Sorry to hear you're feeling like that Flowers

meltingsugar · 28/12/2017 22:23

People will say you're boring. I get this though. Nothing interests me enough, makes every day slow and painful. I find I need endless stimulation eg. TV on and reading. Mindfulness helps me to strip it back a bit.

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:23

Im on Prozac it lifts it a bit

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Cheeseislife · 28/12/2017 22:26

I quite know how you feel... everything is an effort, and hard work. Do you think you are depressed or something? Have you always felt like this? I seem to have the attention span of a gnat and just can't be arsed with most things

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:27

I've always found life bloody hard

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Cwandry · 28/12/2017 22:31

Can you escape your boring life and run away and do something exciting. I still harbour a secret.. Not the
At secret actually to run off and be a ski bum for a season.... Juts a few responsibilities slowing me down right now.

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:32

A new baby slowing me down here

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Glumglowworm · 28/12/2017 22:39

I was most bored when I was depressed, because I lacked the motivation, energy and concentration to actually do anything, even watch a film, knit or read a book (all things I normally enjoyed).

I’m not saying boredom equals depression, but it’s worth considering if you have other symptoms as well.

To combat boredom, get a hobby ideally one that gets you out of the house. Volunteer. Go for coffee with a friend (at each other’s homes if money is tight).

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 28/12/2017 22:47

I feel like this a lot. (Right now in fact, and I’m finding it tricky to shake off)

I think distraction and having as much to do as possible is the only way.

It’s totally shit. I agree life is very hard x

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:48

Yep I wish I had that joy some people do. I wonder if they fake it

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arethereanyleftatall · 28/12/2017 22:48

I play sport and I bloody love it.

What interests you? Do more of that.

Bambamber · 28/12/2017 22:54

I too was about to ask if you have any interests that you could follow. I felt pretty much the same as you and I found a sport that I really enjoy. I look forward to it all week and always feel really good afterwards

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 28/12/2017 22:54

There must be SOMETHING you like doing OP?

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 22:57

I honestly don't know what I like anymore

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GlitteryFluff · 28/12/2017 22:57

How old is your baby?
Could you have pnd?

BrutusMcDogface · 28/12/2017 22:58

My dp is like this, and I'm worried he might be depressed. Seeing no joy in things is a major sign. Pnd?

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YellowFrenchFancy · 28/12/2017 23:05

I'm on Prozac have been for years. Baby is 10 weeks old

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Crazycatlady123 · 28/12/2017 23:06

How old is your baby OP? Mine is 10 months old, I often feel like this at the moment but unsure if it’s because of the time of year we’re in coupled with my return to work.

Have you spoken to anyone yet about how you’re feeling?

LemonysSnicket · 28/12/2017 23:11

Sounds like depression to me. I get you - what’s the fucking point, quite a nihilist POV which can be depression.

BabloHoney · 28/12/2017 23:13

Have you spoken to anyone / are you getting family support? Your baby is still very tiny, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. I know it’s difficult specially with the cold weather but maybe long(ish) walks in the fresh air with baby in the buggy or sling while you listen to music or a podcast?
Sending a hug Flowers

RemainOptimistic · 28/12/2017 23:14

Caring for a baby is very repetitive. Can definitely be experienced as boring. Do you have mum and baby friends? Do you get out and go to baby groups or classes? I found fellow mums and babies of same age a lifeline, just having a meet up to look forward to once a week improved my week no end.