Bojangles Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 More and more lately, I find it hard for the things I used to enjoy to be able to hold my interest. I turn on a video game or movie and turn it off a few minutes later, only to find myself pacing the house looking for something to do. Then I decide to leave my house and either hop in my car on on my bike and return home shortly after because "there's nothing to do". Even painting anymore barely holds any interest to me. Anybody else ever go through this? I'm not depressed or anything. In fact, there's a lot of good things going on for me right now. It's not just the day to day stuff either. You could probably put me on a rollercoaster to outerspace and I'd get bored after a few minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrebelheartsx Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i get that way from time to time, and i just normally end up sticking with whatever seems to be boring me the least. it's during these times that i end up painting the worst shit, because i'm just not feeling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ennui? I've been in a slump with drawing, although people have been saying my stuff is as good as ever. I can tell, though...it feels forced and I notice the mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIT$REAK Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 It happens to me alot... But then I call up a beezy or some homies and find something to do with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 More and more lately, I find it hard for the things I used to enjoy to be able to hold my interest. I turn on a video game or movie and turn it off a few minutes later, only to find myself pacing the house looking for something to do. Then I decide to leave my house and either hop in my car on on my bike and return home shortly after because "there's nothing to do". Even painting anymore barely holds any interest to me. Anybody else ever go through this? I'm not depressed or anything. In fact, there's a lot of good things going on for me right now. I'm just bored by everything. wow, it's good to hear someone who is experiencing the exact same thing. at least i know it's not just me. yeah, it sucks and is really frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypergraphia Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 times like that make the worthwhile moments in your life seem more meaningful and fun its like a sunny day is nothing special if all days are sunny but its awesome if in the past month it rained every day dunno im on some philosophical shit today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I was born here Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I think I've felt like that, it's like a feeling of lethargy and carelessness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN This thread is boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i get like this usually in the winter, cause i dont leave my house much but i find myself like this from time to time even during warm weather i dont really do anything about it though... it usually just passes in time i couldnt tell you what to do cause i dont even do anything to help it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statenisland Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 buy new CDs. the new fat joe one is his best cd and damn its good. lupe too. dj khaled too. get all 3. new clothes. clean inside of your car ti l it looks new. new car mats make a huge difference. read the paper. buy a magazine for men, like fhm, stuff, maxim, mens health, those are all real entertaining. exercise in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWN This thread is boring. ok, that should do the trick. also, porn/sex never gets old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTheWrongWords Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I get that way alot . For me its a lack of people. Or money. Sometimes I wish I could just splurge on dumb shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malin Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm currently like this. The only thing that helps me is painting. But like someone said it seems to be the worst shit and not feeling it. It's like that for me. I know it's bad so I will just heavily medicate myself with Xanax and I just veg out, drool and try to draw. It's usually a hit or miss with what I produce in the Xanaxed out state of mind. Then I crash and sleep untill the next day which seems to be better. But over all I fell you and I am like this right now and I don't know what to do to help it. I don't want to suggest doing enough Xanax to kill a baryard animal but it makes me not care and the anxiety goes away and I dont care that I care about being in this block of creativity. Don't know if that made sence, but It'll pass with time. Don't know if this helped or not just thought I could relate. Hope you come out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 A mix of your answers is what happens next. I drink a lot of beer, look at porn till I get bored, then make a mediocre painting or drawing. Then look at myself in the mirror and call myself a drunken pervert. Repeat. Now that I think about it, the only thing that really holds my attention these days is this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydoses Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i've been feeling like this a lot lately too. and i too, have many good things going on, so really i shouldn't be in a slump. i'm chalking it up to the fact nice weather is right around the corner finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 bojangles, we are totally on the same page, except you paint much better than i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 ^ yea thats what i think it is for me right now, i got a lot of good shit going on but the weather is killing me like its so close to being nice outside but its still a little chilly so i'm hoping that once it hits high 50s or 60s i'll be all set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat Bush Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Drugs are my solution. But they might be the reason I am a lazy scumbag... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILOTSMYBRAIN Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Go on a vacation mang. Drugs are my answer too. And I am a lazy fuck because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debo Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i've been feeling like this lately as well. one thing that kind of helps me is to make a list of things i want to accomplish, and then just start knocking things off. even if they're just little things, or kind of mundane, it's nice to feel like i've done something with my time instead of pacing around thinking about what to do. also maybe try something new? sometimes just changing up the routine can help you get out of a rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsticks Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Im feeling exactly like this at the moment, I can get motivated to do fuck all lately. I went away for a week, when i got back it was the same old. Having next to no money isnt helping either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 http://www.freetetris.org thats how i stave off the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I get this way a lot. I usually smoke weed and view porn, but eventually that gets old too, especially the weed. For me, nice weather really puts me in the mood to do shit because it gets me out of the house. I actually cracked open a bunch of old Playstation games the other day, which has been keeping me really entertained. Try to find something you haven't done in a while. And fist...I once played that for 4 hours straight. Props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 yep. tried to start sketching again recently, got bored with it. haven't painted a canvas in a long time. slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 these are all signs of depression. the best, non-drug/medicine, way to get out of the slump is to do something physical, like run, work-out, join some form of team, or do martial arts. The physical activity stimulates chemicals in your body that makes you feel good. Eating healthier also helps. I play soccer and I am trying to join a fencing club, both things feed my need to move and get me out of the house. Sitting in front of a computer has become my job, so its natural for me to desire physical stimulation. [/no boogie hands] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsaysmittens Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 This happens to me fairly often... whenever I feel like this I go running or lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i feel you guys in the same boat, i've also been super pissed off over nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 The physical activity is good advice but I have to force myself to do it. Like today, I got on my bike, rode it around the park once which took about 10 minutes and then was like, "fuck it" and went home. Maybe it is a depression thing. /noemo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 The physical activity is good advice but I have to force myself to do it. Like today, I got on my bike, rode it around the park once which took about 10 minutes and then was like, "fuck it" and went home. Maybe it is a depression thing. /noemo ? something to cheer you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booniesbomber Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i dont think its depression i find myself doing this type of shit all the time. im never entertained enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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