To be so bored?

[Thereluctantgrownup]

Single parent to 10yr old DS. Work part time in an emotionally draining and stressful job, but on the whole I do enjoy it. Don't live near to family but have several close friends who I see most weeks, who would do anything to support me if needed. We have our health and live a reasonably comfortable life. I'm lucky and shouldn't be moaning.
AIBU to feel so bored and frustrated? Every day is the same. I have wild fantasies about packing up and buggering off somewhere with DS to start a new life. Does anyone else feel like this?

Me!

Work is stressful. Dc are lovely. DH is good. We live in a great part of the world (not UK) but the last few weeks I’ve been totally underwhelmed by everything and bored (when I’m not stressed about work). I have no motivation to do anything, in fact I’ve just got back in bed with my phone.

I’ve seen a job on the other side of the planet. I don’t think it’s really what we need right now but I’m so tempted to apply. And whilst I’m dithering about applying, I’m researching what it’s like to live there, finding out house prices, what the weather is like etc etc.

And fantasizing about being energetic and engaged

Yes! Underwhelmed describes it perfectly! I just can't shake this feeling and everything seems like an enormous effort Starting to wonder if I'm having a mid life crisis!
A new job on the other side of the planet actually sounds amazing!

I know exactly what you mean. I am beating myself up for being such a sloth and wasting the day yet I have zero motivation to do anything.

I seem to be all or nothing. Plus I need structure and a reason to get up and out otherwise I procrastinate and faff and talk my self out of things. But without the impetus to do something I’m lost.

CuriousCat, I haven't left the house all weekend. I have no intention on doing anything today!

My DS is with his dad today so I'm, once again, horizontal on the sofa watching Netflix. I can literally see my life passing before my eyes

I think I need someone to give me a giant kick up the arse.