[henrydavidtherobot]

I think that I am stable right now. However, I am depressed over my move to China being postponed and things falling apart with the guy I was seeing. I just sit around, eat a little more than I should, and smoke cigs. And cry. I am so bored and unable to see a way out of this rut in the near future. I've become hopeless.

I've suffered with chronic boredom for the longest time. I feel like unless there is something huge going on, I am bored. I don't bother meeting new friends or seeing a lot of the ones I have because most people bore me. The boredom depresses me. I used to drink a lot to add more excitement. I don't anymore.

I move a lot because I feel like no place is good enough. I get bored of a place quickly.

Can anyone relate? Is this a bi polar thing? What should I do?

Chronic boredom is again more of a BPD thing. At least that was what I was lead to believe from my research.

Personally I dont really get bored, I have too much to do! When I was layed up on the couch in pain boredom tried to sneak in but I kept myself pretty much amused online. I have never suffered from chronic boredom but have lost interest in much around me, and had problems with procrastination.

I am a bit of a thrill seeker. I have bungee jumped, sky dived, rock climbed, snorkeled over reefs, absailed etc, I used to ride racehorses and love theme park rides. Some of those things have been done during hypomania and some at baseline, I am not interested in much thrill seeking during depression.

When you say you get bored of a place quickly, why is that? I've lived in the same place for a number of years and I am still finding new activities in the community to do! What about getting a job? Do you study? What kind of things do you do to fill your time?

i wish i had something of value to say to you, but seeing as most days i'm depressed beyond belief, i don't.

i just hope you find a way out

[henrydavidtherobot]

Supernova, the internet keeps me partially amused and sane. That, and the arts.

I do a lot. Currently, I work two jobs (one in my field) and am working on a TEFL certificate. Right now, I am also in a play. I recently graduated college. I worked very hard (I graduated with a 3.95) and did many things, such as edit a literary journal, help run honors and feminist organizations, do charity work, taught a class for a semester as a TA, and had an awesome internship in sexual health. Whenever there was a break at school, I got so depressed. I try to take advantage of my community. I go to art shows, poetry readings, and basement music shows. Though I don't live anywhere awful, I feel limited by the small size of my city. It's a college town. Also, most people come from similar backgrounds, so I get bored.

Does that make sense?

Yes that makes sense I suggest talking to your T about this. I am not sure how to handle it as I have never experienced boredom when my life is full of excitement, like yours sounds to be. Well done for graduating college

[henrydavidtherobot]

I have. She said to leave lol

[live2ski66]

Disclaimer, I'm not a therapist, but from what I've read and been told by my T, it sounds like the problem is when you are alone. Sounds like you don't think you can entertain yourself, keep yourself engaged beyond the Internet. Sounds like you are the happiest, most fulfilled with external stimuli like being in a play, teaching, etc. the challenge will be to learn how to be comfortable in your skin. Keep us posted.

[henrydavidtherobot]

Actually, I am an introvert and I love being alone. Just not all of the time. Trust me, I have a merry time by myself most days an am OK with it. I just it's normal for people to seek occasional companionship.

[Roblovescats]

I get bored very quickly. I love to start new things because my mind is always racing. I have more paintings started than I have finished. I always have ten projects I'm in the middle of doing. I rarely finish them. My art has also aggravated me as much as entertained me being OCD it's never right.

~Sent from Dark Side of the Moon~

[Raging Phoenix]

When I am manic or hypomanic boredom and thrill seeking is a major problem for me. Substance abuse was an issue as well. I would engage in reckless and dangerous activities to get a rush, and my wife and I would try to scratch the itch by going to theme parks for a more appropriate outlet. I've tried to find other ways of coping but boredom is still an issue. Exercise helps.

[hamster-bamster]

I got attached to the place. Want to see same people and sights again and again. Have you ever gotten so attached to any of the toens you have lived in?

[henrydavidtherobot]

I will have sentimental feelings towards a place and always have a profound love for it, but not want to live there. I set my roots in people, not places.

[atomicc]

I suffer from chronic boredom and I think it stems from lack of a self image. I jump from hobby to hobby and nothing makes me happy or excited. Like you though, school made me happy.,I loved excelling in it, but now since I graduated I'm depressed., I've been trying painting..

[chris1964]

HI,
I read that you were working on a TEFL certificate. I taught ESL to Chinese graduate students. It was a challenge and very rewarding. Last month I received my SEI certificate and hope to travel to another country and teach English. Going to China should take you out of the boredom mode for a while. I hope all this works out for you.'do the meds help at all for the Mania side?

[Beepee]

I appreciate the comments about boredom. I have been wondering if it could be a symptom of bipolar. I get bored and want to do things but can't concentrate either.

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[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by henrydavidtherobot

I will have sentimental feelings towards a place and always have a profound love for it, but not want to live there. I set my roots in people, not places.

Maybe get a puppy? You are like a dog and unlike a cat, which is why you and a puppy might be a winning combination.

[henrydavidtherobot]

Atomicc, I am very much like you, I think. Idk if the chronic boredom thing is a self-image thing or a bi polar thing (If I'm sad, it's hard to find pleasure, but when I'm up, no one can keep up with me).

Chris, I am not on any meds for my bi polar disorder.

hamster, I actually have a kitty whom I love. I love dogs, but am moving out of the country soon. One day, I'm getting a pit bull or a sheepdog puppy.

[Roblovescats]

I don't know if I'm chronically bored. I relate to people not keeping up with me. I joke that the party is where ever I am. I tend to create excitement and fun. Been learning to reign that in a bit and try to fly under the radar.

Sent from the dark side of the moon

[henrydavidtherobot]

I feel like my life is just under the radar. I just stay at home. This will be a rough 9 weeks.

[Desafinado]

I've been told that the opposite of boredom is terror, and that it takes a good dose of terror to really appreciate the boredom. As you get older you begin to realize that life is a marathon, and not a sprint, and that the quiet moments in your life are something rare to be cherished. Of course it isn't always that way for everyone, some people just need more excitement than others. In that case it might be useful to find more creative outlets.

I used to struggle with boredom a good long while ago, and sometimes I still do, but the path I've chosen in my life keeps me busy and on my toes enough that it's sometimes hard to get bored, and when I get the chance to do nothing it usually feels great.