[ScarletPimpernel]

...you've lost interest in all the things you once enjoyed?

I used to do so many things: crocheting, painting, metal embossing, architecture, watching TV, forums, cooking, coloring book...

I never could sit and read a book. I looked into audio books, but those are expensive. I have no friends.

I'm going to try working on a puzzle and "try" to make a fairie garden next. I also need to somehow motivate myself to go for walks. And I do have my dogs to play with and my fiance to cuddle with. And my family to visit 1-2 a week.

I just don't find much joy in life anymore.

Any suggestions? Help?

[retro_chic]

I unfortunately don't have any suggestions but I feel the same way. I get these brief sparks of motivation but they fade quickly. I went out and bought a bunch of yarn because I wanted to crochet a blanket but I lost motivation after making one square .

I'm sorry I can't offer you any help but I hope you feel better soon!

[ManOfConstantSorrow]

Music worked for me - Spotify is a wonderful thing. Provided me with energy and emotion both lacking in depression.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by ManOfConstantSorrow

Music worked for me - Spotify is a wonderful thing. Provided me with energy and emotion both lacking in depression.

Great suggestion. Sadly, I don't enjoy my music anymore either. The last thing I enjoyed was Adele's Hello. Played that so many times and am now burnt out on it. My favorite band, Epica...am bored by it.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by retro_chic

I unfortunately don't have any suggestions but I feel the same way. I get these brief sparks of motivation but they fade quickly. I went out and bought a bunch of yarn because I wanted to crochet a blanket but I lost motivation after making one square .

I'm sorry I can't offer you any help but I hope you feel better soon!

I also was making a blanket. It would have been so cute. I crocheted a ton of flowers and just needed to stitch them together to make the blanket.

I also have two glass paintings that are both half done.

And I was supposed to design my T a house. She gave me all the specifications for it. Never started it.

[Chuva]

I don't think I have suggestions, ScarletPimpernel, as I am very much in the same situation. I just wanted to say you are not alone.

I still enjoy reading books (I've always been a big bookworm), but not as much as before, although I do read a lot. I enjoy going for walks, but only if I'm with my boyfriend. I enjoy listening to music, but not always, sometimes I'm just too tired even to open Spotify or to turn on my iPod.

I used to travel, go to the theater, go to the cinema, take long walks in the woods, do Pilates and other sports, hang out with friends, read, write... not much of that anymore. I just feel so empty and bored.

[MobiusPsyche]

I've no idea either. I must be getting a little better though because last year at this time I couldn't even watch Game of Thrones and this year I look forward to every episode.

I read, and post on here. I used to enjoy video games but not anymore. I think music can help sometimes.

Meh.

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[Unrigged64072835]

I'm in the same boat. Nothing is really interesting. All I want to do is nap, and I sleep too much as it is. Ugh. Working on the home office has kept me busy, and I hope the change in scenery will kickstart my creative mojo.

[onionknight]

Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

...you've lost interest in all the things you once enjoyed?

I used to do so many things: crocheting, painting, metal embossing, architecture, watching TV, forums, cooking, coloring book...

I never could sit and read a book. I looked into audio books, but those are expensive. I have no friends.

I'm going to try working on a puzzle and "try" to make a fairie garden next. I also need to somehow motivate myself to go for walks. And I do have my dogs to play with and my fiance to cuddle with. And my family to visit 1-2 a week.

I just don't find much joy in life anymore.

Any suggestions? Help?

I am in the exact same situation. I feel nothing, enjoy nothing and am endlessly bored.

I don't have a positive response, sadly.

My go-to is usually a negative coping mechanism.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by MobiusPsyche

I've no idea either. I must be getting a little better though because last year at this time I couldn't even watch Game of Thrones and this year I look forward to every episode.

I read, and post on here. I used to enjoy video games but not anymore. I think music can help sometimes.

Meh.

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I used to enjoy video games and computer games too. I was addicted to an online game for 6 years. I quit for 2 years. Went back a few months ago just to try to cure the boredom. That didn't even work. It's coming out with a new expansion soon. My fiance thinks it might peak my interest again for a little while.

And Game of Thrones... that is one thing I do actually enjoy. I look forward to it. Sadly, it's only one hour a week and the seasons aren't long. I'd read the books if reading was something I could enjoy.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by Fharraige

I'm in the same boat. Nothing is really interesting. All I want to do is nap, and I sleep too much as it is. Ugh. Working on the home office has kept me busy, and I hope the change in scenery will kickstart my creative mojo.

That's what I've been doing... sleeping most the day. I actually try to force myself to sleep with benadryl or Ambien on occasion.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by onionknight

I am in the exact same situation. I feel nothing, enjoy nothing and am endlessly bored.

I don't have a positive response, sadly.

My go-to is usually a negative coping mechanism.

Yeah. I quit smoking 6 months ago. I picked it up again just the other day to both relieve stress and sadly, just to do something. It is making me get outside more. And in return, it is making me feel a little better. I joke around with my fiance that I should get into pot. I won't. Hate the smell (or at least the smell of my neighbor's).

I'm also a year "clean" of SI. Trying to keep it that way. Difficult with the suicidal thoughts.

I play games on my phone and I love to go shopping when I have the money, I like to make home made projects but then again when I have the money, Every thing I like or want to do takes money that I dont have, But I also like things that dont cost money, A cook out, Going to the lake, Reading, Videos on You Tube on different subjects and Music and my Animals

[onionknight]

I'm also a year "clean" of SI. Trying to keep it that way. Difficult with the suicidal thoughts.

I was like a year and a half clean, and I sort of broke it--the night before I was to be released from an intensive outpatient program and like the day after I was told about the borderline diagnosis...

This reason is why boredom is bad for me.

It's a good thing that you are able to walk. Force yourself to walk one hour a day at a fast pace. Occasionally, you might find that your body will release endorphins that will sooth you or you might be able to occasionally, "zone out" into a meditative state. Also, exercising everyday can make a person feel like they at least accomplished one thing for the day. If you keep forcing yourself, it might become a habit. Sincerely, Myst

[TishaBuv]

Are you taking an anti-depressant? It might help. Since I have been on Cymbalta for months, I don't have that loss of all joy feeling anymore. I feel much better.

[LadyShadow]

Sometimes pills can bring balance, but not being able to enjoy stuff is the hardest thing about being bipolar. But I know you said music is boring to you too, but once you hold on to a song, wow it can be so powerful. Try to youtube "Let it go" by James Bay. See if you like that. It really hit me hard.

[ScarletPimpernel]

Originally Posted by TishaBuv

Are you taking an anti-depressant? It might help. Since I have been on Cymbalta for months, I don't have that loss of all joy feeling anymore. I feel much better.

Yes. I'm on Lexapro for my antidepressant. I also take Lamictal, and Ativan PRN and Ambien PRN.

I am just coming out of a depressive episode (6 months long), so maybe that's part of it. My Pdoc was going to increase the Lexapro if my insurance would allow, but it looks like they won't approve it. And she probably won't now considering I'm doing better.