Bored, bored, bored.

[williamgoody]

I'm beginning to think this is what I have to do. I'm stuck in a place that I hate, and I can't move for quite some time. And my family is very "high maintenance" to say the least. Plus for the time being I won't have a "steady" income coming in.

I know it could be worse, but sometimes it doesn't feel that way.

 

[blessingx]

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Originally posted by williamgoody I'm beginning to think this is what I have to do. I'm stuck in a place that I hate, and I can't move for quite some time. And my family is very "high maintenance" to say the least. Plus for the time being I won't have a "steady" income coming in. I know it could be worse, but sometimes it doesn't feel that way.

Sorry to hear about your situation (including job thread). It's definitely worth a try. Get started soon, 'cause it can take up to 6 weeks for full (though still minor) impact. Consider the sugar/carb/caffeine thing also though. I'm not very good at it of late, but it only takes a few days off them before my mind/mood/energy/etc. improves pretty dramatically. Been underemployed for a while now and keeping on guard from sliding into a rut (of getting out) is sometimes difficult.

 

[williamgoody]

Well again, do I have to consult a doctor?

 

[Dweebgal]

i cant belive you guys are talking about anti-depressants like they were sweets (or candy for you american types) you can get seriously hooked on these things and they can be just as bad as hard illegal drugs.

i personally would never take them (although i knw several people who think i should) becuase it might mask the symptoms, but it doesn't cure the problem.

just my £0.02

 

[williamgoody]

Well, personally, I'm not an "addictive" type of person. And I need to explore some possibilities, because the tough times are a comin'. I would like to know where I could get more infor though.


If someone could PM me I'd appreciate it.

 

[Davie]

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Originally posted by Dweebgal i cant belive you guys are talking about anti-depressants like they were sweets (or candy for you american types) you can get seriously hooked on these things and they can be just as bad as hard illegal drugs. i personally would never take them (although i knw several people who think i should) becuase it might mask the symptoms, but it doesn't cure the problem. just my £0.02

I respectfully disagree. I don't know anyone who's gotten dependent on these. I do agree that they're not a substitute for talking to a therapist and trying to get your life sorted out. But it seems pretty clear that for some people, there are neurochemical aspects of depression for which medication can be helpful.

But to answer the original question, YES you do need to see a doctor since they're prescription medications. And although it isn't legally required, it's generally recommended that you also be in some kind of counseling with a psychiatrist and/or psychologist, a) to monitor your reaction to the medication, and b) to try to address you probems in other ways since non-pharmaceutical methods are still preferable if available.

 

[blessingx]

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Originally posted by Dweebgal i cant belive you guys are talking about anti-depressants like they were sweets (or candy for you american types) you can get seriously hooked on these things and they can be just as bad as hard illegal drugs.

Hey Dweebgal, no offense, but which hard illegal drugs are those? These are pretty minor impact stuff. Of course there can be side effects with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), which everyone should watch out for. There are reports of some withdraw symptoms (mostly minor and going cold turkey) and of course everyones brain chemistry is different, but I haven't heard of anyone OD'ing or anything. How about 'investigate them' as a suggestion?

I, of course, am not a doctor.

 

[Vertigo-1]

Yeah, I'm starting to get bored as well with the headphone hobby. I tend to spend more nights gaming now than listening to music. I'm starting to slowly move back towards my pre-Headwize hobby, DIY computer building.

 

[nanahachi]

/ignoring all the OT anti-depressant talk...take it elsewhere

Yeah Vertigo, I spend far too much time playing Counterstrike these days (although my PS2 is collecting more than a year's worth of dust). While headphones and my aquarium hobbies are interesting, even captivating, there's just something ultimately gratifying in gaming.

However, I dont mean to say I'm bored of listening to music. My speaker setup is sounding better than ever. I just need new albums and artists to listen to, to expand my horizons.

 

[RickG]

I'm back into working with my keyboards, guitars, and writing/recording new tunes. That's what I've done for the biggest part of my life. I still listen to music often with my speaker/headphone system, but I find that I'd rather be involved with the music on a more personal level.

 

[Davie]

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Originally posted by nanahachi /ignoring all the OT anti-depressant talk...take it elsewhere Yeah Vertigo, I spend far too much time playing Counterstrike these days (although my PS2 is collecting more than a year's worth of dust). While headphones and my aquarium hobbies are interesting, even captivating, there's just something ultimately gratifying in gaming. However, I dont mean to say I'm bored of listening to music. My speaker setup is sounding better than ever. I just need new albums and artists to listen to, to expand my horizons.

Are you bored of headphones and music, or just bored of life in general? If you're bored of life in general then depression may be an explanation. If you're bored of headphones, then perhaps you should just pray to Torgon.

 

[SteeleBlayde]

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Originally posted by Dweebgal i cant belive you guys are talking about anti-depressants like they were sweets (or candy for you american types) you can get seriously hooked on these things and they can be just as bad as hard illegal drugs. i personally would never take them (although i knw several people who think i should) becuase it might mask the symptoms, but it doesn't cure the problem. just my £0.02

Sorry, I disagree with everything you've said here. I wont elaborate though since it seems some people ehre find this topic rather sensitive. Personally, the brain is just another organ to me (albeit a damn ugly one) and if its got an imbalance, then drugs will defiantely help, although they arent a cure. They simply help the recovery process, most of the work is done by you yourself, SSRIs just lend a helping hand. ANYWAY, enough of that.


I've been in a slump lately too.

I've been waiting on a bunch of books that are supposed to come out so I'm left with nothing to read which sucks. On top of that, my laptop is so bad I play counterstrike at 400x300 software...its like playing on an SNES! Although I still tend to do pretty good. Having a crap laptop doesnt help when all these new games I want to get wont be able to run. With my wallet having recently died, I cant get any new games for my XBox either!

I'm stuck surfing these damn forums, playing Warhammer 40k and all round moping! DAMMIT this sucks!!

At least I managed to get off the EverQuest addiction...

 

[Chinchy]

I tend to find that it's all about the moderation. Throw yourself headlong into anything, and no matter how good it is, after a while you get burned out. It's like eating hamburgers every day. They taste good, but after the 4th week you just can't swallow it. The secret is to have something to look forward to. I can't tell you what that is, but who knows. Maybe take a short weekend trip to escape from your seemingly dreary mundane life. Do something wild like skydiving or hanggliding. Streak naked through Sproul Plaza. Connect wires to a lantern battery and spark your nipples...

P.S. Nanahachi: since you don't listen to music, you could always let me borrow your MAD Ear+ for a short spell, and that could help you take a needed break from the music. Every day that it's not in your possession will make you yearn and pine for them.

My relief from my banal existence is playing Counterstrike. And helping out in a youth group. Everything else is just dreariness...

 

[Dweebgal]

people may disagree with me if they like, no offence taken here at all.

but, i know someone who has been on antidepressants for 15 years, is hooked on them and is still depressed.

plus i work for a drugs helpline, so i speak to people in similar situations a lot.

maybe i only hear the bad side of it, so i'm a little biased.

but there we go, i shall stop being o/t now.

 

[Multi]

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Originally posted by mclaren20 ive defenatly been in that phase for a while now... even with video games. my passion is video games, yet i havent played anything in 3 months... ... im sure ill get through it though. i hope...

Well that's because nothing good is out except old ass games! Hell I was playing Bubble Bobble yesterday (anyone remember Stage 57?

). Don't worry I'm there with you.

I hope you find your way out of your rut nanahachi and the rest of you! I've been trying to and it's kinda hard. I'm bored too, sorta aimless after being forced to "take a year off" after college because I didn't get in anywhere.

But I'm still "upgrading" and trying out new things (slooowly) so it's slightly better

Good luck!