[BastetsMuse]

I've been disabled now for six years, and I'm so bored I could just scream. I have a hard time meeting people, and a harder time finding hobbies that don't bore me.

It's even reached the point where I have to have my husband stand by while I take a shower.

Yes, I've talked to the pdoc about this and she's prescribed l-methyl-folate to add to my med cocktail. I sure hope it helps.

[bizi]

I am sorry you are so bored.
Do you have a therapist to talk to?
Maybe it is time for a life coach???
May I ask why you need your hubby to stand by while you shower? What is the methle folate for?
bizi

i'm sorry you're bored.

out of pure interest, what hobbies have you tried- but found to be boring?

(so we don't say the same thing)

Go to groups, go for very very long walks, reading, cleaning, yoga, spend a lot of time on the internet, meditate, hang out with family, and go to the gym/work out. Pretty much how I've been spending my days since I've been out of work.

[Ripose]

I spend 12-16 hours per day on the Internet, mostly reading and watching about world affairs. I spend a lot of time here too and an occasional movie here and there.

I wonder how many lists I'm on for visiting Russian websites?

I am extremely bored too.

I have considered returning to work but I realize I would return to a life full of abject fear and debilitating stress (I have a deplorable record of work in that I simply can't maintain emloyment).

I try to walk a lot. I have a big problem though that I can't stand this prairie city. Walking around this community only drives home the pining away for my former home in the mountains.

So what do I do?

I volunteer once or twice a month.
I try to schedule at least one activity each week (other than my support group)
I try to go out for one treat per week (ie. coffee shop)
I space out my chores to one per day
I grocery shop only as needed every day or two.
I make myself read at least one chapter daily.
I complete a CBT worksheet weekly
I cook a decent meal every other day.
I call/make contact with at least one friend/aquaintance daily

What I don't do is write in a journal. The feeling of boredom seems to encourage me to ruminate.

[Wild Coyote]

My husband works 3-4 days a week. We are together other days.
My mom lives with us for now. I am always busy, there are always chores needing attention.

We also do some fun recreational activities.

I deal with a few painful autoimmune conditions, which are severe enough to win disability, without getting into anything mental health. Thus, I try to rest every other day.


WC

[GGChar]

Try learning a new language! Go to Duolingo on the net or download the app.

It's free and a lot of fun!

[BastetsMuse]

Originally Posted by bizi

I am sorry you are so bored.
Do you have a therapist to talk to?
Maybe it is time for a life coach???
May I ask why you need your hubby to stand by while you shower? What is the methle folate for?
bizi

I have a therapist, but we're not hitting what's going on, obviously. A life coach would cost money I don't have.

I don't know why I need hubby to stand by when I shower....it's mostly for company, I think.

L-methyl-folate is to boost the antidepressant I take. It's b vitamins in a form the body can process.