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Boredom. (And possibly depression.)

Posted 07-23-2011 at 09:49 AM by Dynamithix
I haven't really eaten anything in the past 3 days, I stay up longer than usual just watching Youtube videos.

I haven't even gone swimming this week even though I usually go swimming every day on summer. I don't feel like playing any games, every time I boot up my Xbox I just stare at the dashboard and turn the console off.

I don't watch TV anymore as regularly, I don't want to go outside because it's so hot. It's also very hot in our house.

I don't feel like doing anything and it depresses me because it's summer and I should be outside, should be having a good time with my friends, but none of my friends are home right now and I don't know what to do anyways.

I've also been taking walks at around 5AM just because I can't sleep. I usually just go to the beach and look at the sea. I took a small stupid clip with my iPod when I was walking around there. To make this blog at least a little more interesting, here's the video:



Maybe that gave you an idea of what it's like in here where I live.

Sorry for this completely useless blog, sorry for me being useless.
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Sekto Springs's Avatar
Well, it's winter in Australia. Pretend you're there and you'll be fine.

You're just in a rut. Force yourself out for a bit and you'll realize what you've been missing.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 09:54 AM by Sekto Springs

STM's Avatar
You live in a really nice place! Also, nice shoes.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 10:04 AM by STM

JennyGenesis's Avatar
I feel sorry for you

Though I fail to understand what you could be depressed about?

Even in my situation, I'm always out with friends and stuff and I've still managed to keep happy
Posted 07-23-2011 at 10:10 AM by JennyGenesis

Sekto Springs's Avatar
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Even in my situation, I'm always out with friends and stuff and I've still managed to keep happy
That's why you're happy. Depression is a cycle, one that runs your life. You have to break it and actually get out and be social in order to overcome it.

Now if you're a misanthrope, things get a little trickier.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 10:18 AM by Sekto Springs

Dynamithix's Avatar
That's kind of the problem, I don't even know why I'm depressed. I've been like this for a good while now. Maybe I should go see a movie or something, that'd cheer me up possibly.

Thanks STM.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 10:19 AM by Dynamithix

Sekto Springs's Avatar
If you're clinically depressed, then you'll feel low for no reason. Well there is a reason, but it's not apparent.
The emotions you feel are little more than chemical reactions that affect your thoughts and hormones. When those chemical reactions are imbalanced, emotional distress can occur. This is especially common in teenagers. I don't know enough about you to tell you if you have it, or if you're just in a rut.

Regular exercise, a good sleep schedule are the best cure for depression, clinical or otherwise. Anti-depressants can help too, if you think it's serious enough to warrant them.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 10:25 AM by Sekto Springs

Mr. Bungle's Avatar
I sympathize witth you, I think. Depression runs in my family, and while I don't approve of self-diagnosis, I think it may have been passed down to me. Fuck.
Posted 07-23-2011 at 07:07 PM by Mr. Bungle

Ridg3's Avatar
That's a bit shit, isn't it? Depression at such a young age, that is. I suppose the best advice I can offer you is that if you think you've got depression, go see your GP.

But I know what you're going through, although I don't want to steal your blog with this mountain of woe. I might make another blog shortly.
Posted 07-24-2011 at 05:22 AM by Ridg3

STM's Avatar
I get depression but I've never thought about having anti-depressants, a lot of people get depressed at one time or another, some people get it a lot, you need to go out with your friends even if you don't really feel like it. Also eat the food you want to eat for a while, like your favourite foods, that should put you back on track diet wise.
Posted 07-24-2011 at 05:52 AM by STM

MA's Avatar
you're not useless, it just sounds like you're going through a tough time. it's understandable to feel the way you do, so don't guilt trip yourself into thinking it's not.

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Depression is a cycle, one that runs your life. You have to break it and actually get out and be social in order to overcome it.
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Regular exercise, a good sleep schedule are the best cure for depression, clinical or otherwise.
this is good advice.

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I feel sorry for you

Though I fail to understand what you could be depressed about?

Even in my situation, I'm always out with friends and stuff and I've still managed to keep happy
you're not very tactful, you know that? different people, different minds. we aren't all the same. what upsets you may make me piss myself with laughter. same deal here. i mean to be honest, from what you've said about your 'situation', i fail to understand what you could be depressed about, if it even is depression.

but then again, maybe there's something more to it than that. i don't know you, so i can't judge, but when discussing something i have to go by what you've posted on the forums. like i said, different people and all that.
Posted 07-24-2011 at 07:21 AM by MA

Nate's Avatar
I'm with Sekto.

If you really do want to feel better, you have to try to break out of the rut you're stuck in. Force yourself to hang out with people, exercise, get some sun. You'll feel shitty at first but things will slowly improve.
Posted 07-24-2011 at 11:19 AM by Nate

Dynamithix's Avatar
Yeah, you're right. I'm a bit better now that I actually ate something and went out to swim with my friend.
Posted 07-24-2011 at 12:26 PM by Dynamithix

Phylum's Avatar
You should try to find a hobby or a long term goal that you really want to work towards. Something that you're motivated to do and enjoy doing.
Posted 07-25-2011 at 01:03 AM by Phylum

OANST's Avatar
Manic depression is a frustrating mess.
Posted 07-25-2011 at 10:40 AM by OANST

MeechMunchie's Avatar
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You should try to find a hobby or a long term goal that you really want to work towards. Something that you're motivated to do and enjoy doing.
I have it on the authority of QI that a good "strategy" for happiness is the feeling of 'flow', that takes you forwards and up by trying different things and challenging yourself.

But yeah, the way I've been combatting my depression is making sure I've always got something to do. It sounds really cliche and probably a little robotic, but sometimes before I go to sleep I have a little 'What do I want to achieve tomorrow?' debrief.
Posted 07-28-2011 at 08:04 AM by MeechMunchie

 

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