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Often feeling down, uninterested in anything, and life is boring?

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Often feeling down, uninterested in anything, and life is boring? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

I am a 19-year-old girl who once had many hobbies and a joyful and excited mood about everything. But now I can't get interested in anything. I feel that the world is boring, and my life is also boring. I have tried hard to find something that can make me happy and cheer me up, but unfortunately I haven't found it. On the contrary, I feel that everything is so boring. Right now, I am just like a piece of trash. Except for the things that I must do every day on my schedule, I mostly just lie around. But even lying around on the phone or playing games bores me.

I'm also a bit unstable emotionally, easily irritated, and a bit too sensitive. Once something upsets me, I'll keep thinking about it and keep crying, getting more and more sentimental. This has been going on for a long time now, and it makes me feel bad, but there's nothing I can do about it.

Cadence Amelia Hartford Cadence Amelia Hartford A total of 5899 people have been helped

Sometimes our emotions show us problems in our lives. This can make us feel depressed and have negative thoughts.

Do you feel down and bored?

Everything seems meaningless and boring. What about sleep, diet, and life experiences?

Depression often comes with anxiety, irritability, and a grumpy mood. We need to face these feelings.

Sometimes it's because of specific things that make us feel depressed. At the same time, it may be because of long-standing reasons, such as our family of origin, that make us feel very painful and unable to face the real self. You are only 19 years old.

You're trying to find happiness, but it's always around you. You just need to think and experience in a happy way. When you want to live, this is the moment when inspiration is created. If you want to be happy, you don't need to look for it.

You can enjoy the present moment. Even if you can't do it yet, it's important to feel that the present moment is yours, even if you're just lying there. Even if you're playing with your phone, you can still enjoy it and find some positive elements. Can you imagine your thinking becoming more positive?

Imagine your inner healing energy.

Don't think in extremes or catastrophize. The world is not boring; our thinking makes it seem that way.

Your mind is full of unresolved thoughts. This will make it harder for you to recover.

I recommend you see a counselor. Talk about certain things. Go to the hospital's psychiatric department for a diagnosis. Take the right medicine to feel better. Read "The Handbook of No Anxiety and No Depression," "Am I Depressed: A Self-Help Guide for Depressed People," and "Eat Your Emotions?

The Struggle with Food Best regards!

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Penelope Frances Turner Penelope Frances Turner A total of 3820 people have been helped

Hello! I'm Warm-hearted Girl 1219.

I hope you have a good day!

Meeting is fate. I'm honored to answer your questions here.

You have two main concerns:

I'm bored and don't know how to cheer myself up.

When you feel aggrieved, you cry and feel low.

Here are my suggestions.

How can I live a fulfilling life?

You said you used to have many hobbies. You can get them back or start new ones.

When I was 19, I had just finished my college entrance exams and felt bored. I tried new things and my life improved.

Read to learn more.

Read a book called "Happier and Happier Every Day." The author gives a little life tip for every day.

☀️ Writing—Practice logical thinking and writing skills

You can write essays, poems, novels, plays, reviews, and essays.

Travel the beautiful rivers and mountains of China.

Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yunnan, Tibet.

Part-time job — learn about money

Waiters, salespeople, shop assistants, etc.

☀️ Photography — capture beauty

Take pictures of beautiful scenery.

Summary: There are many other hobbies you need to discover.

How do you deal with depression?

☀️Get out of depression

Talk to more people and join social circles that interest you. Sometimes thinking too much about one thing hurts.

If you have friends to help you, you'll feel better.

Do more housework to regulate your mood.

Housework can relieve stress. Examples include sweeping, mopping, watering plants, doing laundry, and cleaning windows.

Exercise often for a healthy body and mind.

Exercise is good for you. Find an activity you like and do it for 30 minutes a day. Sweating after exercise is refreshing. It will help you feel better.

Listen to music to feel better.

Listening to music is spiritual. Light music has no lyrics, only tunes. Go to the next music app, find light music, and you can start listening to beautiful music!

I hope this helps. I wish you happiness!

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Kevin Thomas Brown Kevin Thomas Brown A total of 7206 people have been helped

Hello. I can see that you are struggling with depression and feel that your life has lost its spark. You feel irritable, overwhelmed, and seem to have some melancholy. You feel helpless, and I can understand how you feel.

I would gently suggest that the questioner consider visiting the psychiatric department of a hospital as soon as possible for a mental health assessment. This will help to determine whether there are depressive emotions and, if so, to what degree. If there are, there is no need to worry, as depression can be successfully treated. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner you will recover.

I can see that you used to enjoy doing things. There's no need to dwell on the past. You can simply rediscover what you want to do in the present. Even simple things can be enjoyable. If you don't feel like doing anything, you could try getting your body moving and find something to do to take your mind off your thoughts.

It may also be helpful to give yourself more positive feedback. When you do something, you could say to yourself, "I can complete this, I'm still great." Keeping a diary every day to record your state of mind, listening to soothing music, doing mindfulness meditation, and maintaining a peaceful and relaxed state of mind without putting too much pressure on yourself could also be beneficial.

It might be helpful to believe that you can get better. Many people have come out of depression. You might find it beneficial to read more psychology books. "May You Have a Life Illuminated by Love" is a very good book that can give you the strength to enrich your inner world.

I hope you can find a way out of your situation soon. Please don't hesitate to ask questions or talk to me if you need to. I hope you can see a way forward soon. Good luck.

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Holly Holly A total of 4700 people have been helped

Hello!

Feeling down, confused, and lost are normal. But why do these feelings arise, and what causes them? Understanding them might help you find your way.

Is it pretentious to lose enthusiasm for life and feel lost?

Our emotional health needs our attention just like our physical health does. But changes in our environment can make us confused and upset. We need to keep learning and thinking clearly, not blame ourselves, and try to be happy with what we can do. If we understand and accept reality, we can help our personalities to grow.

How do you regulate depression?

Check your emotional health.

If you can't feel beauty, experience joy, or cry, you need to find a relaxing environment. If being alone doesn't help, you need to change your environment. Go out and interact with people, appreciate things, breathe in the air, or go for a walk. If you still can't find relief, talk to a good friend. Our emotions become blocked because there's no new positive energy. Our feelings are controlled by the brain, so it's hard to escape negative emotions.

If the above methods don't work, go to a psychiatric clinic for an exam. This will help you find the root cause and get help.

Second, find happiness and meaning in life.

What is happiness? This question has been around since the dawn of human civilization. Happiness is different for everyone.

Some people feel life in "quietness," while others like to feel enthusiasm in "motion." There is no right or wrong. The only criterion is how a person attaches meaning to their own happiness. Just as a golfer has a soft spot for his gloves, someone who likes to read may well have a soft spot for tea sets. Things that are useless to others do not mean nothing to themselves. The key is that in the pursuit of life, we do not lose ourselves. We strive to enhance our ability to perceive life and express love.

Good times pass quickly, but pain often sticks around. We overestimate pain and pay too much attention to it. Smile, get out of the house, relax, and let sunshine into your heart.

Good luck!

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Silas Thompson Silas Thompson A total of 1574 people have been helped

Hello, sweet girl. I'm hugging you from up in the clouds.

You can feel it in your bones: you were once a girl who loved life and was full of positive energy. So, my dear, what happened that made you start to lose hope in life and enthusiasm for things?

I'd love to know what things used to make you passionate, and what things make you apathetic now.

I'd love to know what internal motivations can inspire you to take positive action!

This will require some specific one-on-one communication and reflection.

It's important to remember that emotional sensitivity isn't inherently good or bad. It's how you use it that matters!

If you use it properly, you'll be a great person who can really see the good in others and connect with them. But if you use it wrong, it can really take a toll on you. You might feel like you're all over the place emotionally, and it can even lead to feeling like you're not being taken seriously.

So, the problem is not that you are emotionally sensitive, but that you are not yet very good at using it. Please accept sensitivity as a quality and use it for your benefit. You've got this!

Once you understand this, you can learn to use it and take control of your emotional remote control. I know you can do it!

There are so many great books and courses out there on regulating emotions! Take your time to find the ones that resonate with you and learn and practice them.

Yesterday, I came across two little exercises to calm the emotions in a book that I'd like to share with you.

1. Just picture this: You're sitting in a helicopter or a hot air balloon, flying high into the sky and taking everything in your viewfinder with you, like you're making a movie. The field of vision gets bigger and bigger, while the objects in the camera get smaller and smaller.

As you look around, what do you see?

Oh, look at that bird! And that cloud looks like a pig!

Can you see your house from up here? It looks pretty peaceful from way up high, doesn't it?

2. Take a moment to put yourself in a "mental movie theater" and watch the zoom effect on the screen. Now, walk to the last row and watch the screen from this angle. What does the movie look like at this moment?

Smaller? Not as bad as before?

Can you see all the places—maybe someone is sitting there? It's so interesting to see things from this perspective! You'll realize that you're not alone in facing these challenges. They might even be more manageable than you think!

3. Now, imagine you are a movie actor and you can change your lines to ones with infinite possibilities. For example, you could ask yourself, "Are you really not allowed to have a birthday party anymore?"

It's best to do this exercise in a quiet, undisturbed environment after taking three deep breaths.

I really hope you find your way back to a happy, sunny, and life-loving state of mind. My name is Chen Jia, and I just want to say that the world and I love you!

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Evelyn Thompson Evelyn Thompson A total of 2733 people have been helped

Good day.

Host:

My name is Zeng Chen, and I am a heart exploration coach. I have carefully read the post, and I can discern a sense of boredom and futility in it.

Furthermore, I would like to commend you for your courage in facing yourself and seeking assistance on this platform. This will undoubtedly assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and making appropriate adjustments.

I will now proceed to share my observations and thoughts in the aforementioned post, which may assist you in viewing yourself from a more diverse perspective.

1. Please identify the experiences that have shaped your current outlook.

From the aforementioned post, I can discern that the poster previously exhibited a proclivity for numerous hobbies and a cheerful demeanor. However, I am currently unable to muster any interest in anything. I perceive the world to be tedious, my life to be unfulfilling, and I have endeavored assiduously to identify a source of joy and stimulation, yet regrettably, I have not succeeded. Instead, I am overcome with a sense of monotony.

From the information provided, it is evident that you have attempted to identify sources of happiness. Despite the unfavorable outcome, your efforts are commendable. What circumstances led to this shift in your emotional state?

Please describe the circumstances that led to this change in your interest levels. How long has this been occurring?

Please also explain why you chose to seek help on this platform at this time. Exploring these questions can help the poster understand and know themselves better.

It is crucial to identify the underlying causes of this change.

2. Identify the underlying needs that drive your emotions.

As indicated in the original correspondence, the individual in question has also expressed feelings of emotional instability, susceptibility to irritation, and a tendency towards sensitivity. In response to a triggering event, I have observed a tendency to ruminate on negative thoughts and engage in prolonged emotional distress. I empathize with these sentiments and the underlying speculations. However, I believe it is essential to delve deeper into the underlying needs that drive these emotions.

Our emotions serve as a conduit to our hearts. Only when we identify this conduit and traverse it can we gain greater proximity to our authentic selves. To that end, we must delve into our emotional landscape.

Please identify the root cause of your frustration. What specific factors contribute to your current level of distress?

What needs, expectations, and desires underpin this perspective? By undertaking such a comprehensive self-examination, we can gain greater insight into our authentic selves.

As a result, you will gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of yourself. This will enable you to make more informed adjustments and changes.

3. Attempt to accept your current circumstances.

I empathize with your dissatisfaction with your current situation in the post. I have also observed that you have some self-attack against yourself. I understand your anxiety and self-blame.

However, I also wish to accept your current state of mind. The reason for my current state is unclear to me.

I believe that the current situation may have a reason for you. Therefore, it would be advisable not to rush into making significant changes, but rather to implement minor alterations that align with your capabilities.

For instance, we can set aside a few minutes each day to reflect on our motivations and behaviors, engage in physical activity, and implement minor adjustments that could potentially enhance our resilience.

4. Consider seeking professional assistance.

As noted in the post, the individual has been experiencing this situation for an extended period and has expressed a lack of interest in pursuing any form of engagement. In such circumstances, it may be beneficial to consider seeking professional assistance, if feasible.

Delegating professional issues to qualified professionals may prove beneficial.

Furthermore, it would be beneficial to examine the resources available to us in order to ascertain which ones can be of assistance. This will also assist us in developing a support system that is more conducive to our growth.

I hope these suggestions will be of some assistance and inspiration to you. Should you have any questions, you are invited to contact us to arrange a one-on-one coaching session. This will enable us to explore and grow together.

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Leo Martinez Leo Martinez A total of 718 people have been helped

Hi, I'm Yiyashu. I can help you.

You want to lie down and rest. You feel low.

Ask yourself if something recently made you feel low.

In today's society, schoolwork and work are very busy. This leaves little time for ourselves. If you always do what you should do and ignore your feelings, you will drain yourself.

People who lie down and do nothing are not lazy. They are busy playing social roles, working, and studying. Their bodies and minds are exploited and suppressed. When their energy reaches a low point, they become depressed.

When you're depressed, you feel like you have no interest in anything and just want to sleep. This is your body's way of protesting against the usual pressure and giving you a chance to rest.

Don't judge yourself or try to cheer up. Understand your emotions, rest, and stop draining yourself. Learn to find happiness in what you do. If you don't want to do anything, don't.

After this, don't overdo it. Give yourself time to adjust. Don't work or study too hard, otherwise it may happen again.

That's my answer. I hope it helps.

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Melissa Anderson Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.

I can feel how deeply you're struggling with this sense of disinterest and the weight of your emotions. It's really tough when nothing seems to spark joy anymore. I wonder if talking to someone who understands or perhaps exploring new activities, even small ones, could slowly help bring some color back into your world.

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Tulip Jackson Forgiveness is a way to break free from the shackles of anger and find our true selves.

It sounds incredibly hard to go through each day feeling like this. Sometimes when we're in a rut, it can be helpful to reach out for support, whether from friends, family, or professionals who can listen and offer guidance. Maybe taking tiny steps towards something that used to interest you might reignite a bit of that past excitement.

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Benjamin Thomas A hard - working attitude is a magnet for success.

Feeling like everything is dull and uninteresting must be so draining. It's important not to underestimate the impact of these feelings. Seeking professional advice might provide you with tools to cope better. Remember, it's okay to ask for help, and there are people who want to support you through this time.

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