topic I have no life because of my mental illness in Depression

I have no life because of my mental illness

lochness46 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:47:05 GMT

I so freakin bored stupid tonight...am sick of either sitting in front of the tv or sitting in front of the freakin computer screen....AGH!!!! Please Universe, can I have more of a satifying life or even just someone to talk to for some company....??? Theres nothing to do in this god forsaken place I call home...

I have no life because of my mental illness

white knight — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:17:38 GMT

Hi

I once lived with s lady tgat, unlike myself, she didn't have a passion.

I used to enjoy designing model airplanes, write poetry and crosswords while I watched tv. She's sit there bored to the bone.

However, we learned through counseling that a hobby is one thing, a passion is on another level. You can't force a passion onto yourself, it is just natural and intense.

Regardless, you can distract yourself, essentially filling in the gaps of time, keep busy.

Please put in the search bar-

distraction and variety

TonyWK

I have no life because of my mental illness

lochness46 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:33:04 GMT

Um, Im not sure what youve just said can help me?? Im confused by your response

I have no life because of my mental illness

white knight — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:45:20 GMT

Hi again,

With such limited information we try to help as best we can.

Maybe you'd help out more if you supplied more information?

What sort of help are you seeking?

Regards TonyWK

I have no life because of my mental illness

Captain Australia — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:31:22 GMT

Hey Hey - I don't know where "this godforsaken place" is, but if it's remote and there aren't many like-minded people to have some fun with, I'd suggest you figure out a few new approaches.

Aside from an online game of Dungeons & Dragons (heh), I can't offer much, BUT .. sounds like there's a bit too much computer/tv, so maybe get outside and find an activity even if it's by yourself (or with a dog, dogs are great companions and fun to play with)

Maybe you just need a beer, some music and some nice people to make jokes with, but if a pub trivia night isn't available, my advice would be that even alone, getting out of the house will probably help shake things up a little.

At the risk of sounding utterly lame, hit up your local library, if there is one - it gets you out of the house, looking at things from new angles, and there might even be a notice board about local stuff going on, from live music to a whole bunch of other stuff that nourishes the soul.

I have no life because of my mental illness

Jasjit — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:42:55 GMT

Hi lochness46,

I completely understand being in isolation and boredom can significantly impact one's mental health. This might sound a bit silly, but maybe try writing down something about yourself in a journal. For example, the things that you have gratitude about and you have. Then on the other side write about the things that you are not so happy about etc.

Research shows that things we have or have gratitude about are 10 times greater than what we do not have etc.

But if you are still bored - I am always active on BeyondBlue online forums - I hope I can be of great company!

I have no life because of my mental illness

lochness46 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 03:20:26 GMT

Im basically tired of being alone, living with a complex mental illness that most people couldnt even fathom or even understand & feeling like I dont fit in anywhere in my town.. Ive gotten invloved with the wrong types of people or people who are judgmental & ones whos masks fell off to late before I realised that they were bad news & no good for me...Im basically friendless in my town. Even when my younger brother passed away in December last year, I had a friend, who I thought was a real friend, drop me like a hot potato, because she couldnt support me in my hour of need...Im over flakey fake people who pretend that they "real "friends