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Posted by DannaB on January 20, 2007, at 14:16:18
Besides for all of my other problems I'd say the major reason I am dissatisfied with life is that I'm lacking something I’m passionate about.
The truth is that I just don't have that many interests or hobbies. The lack of interests is probably related to depression but the situation is worsened by a lack of money to pursue the types of things that I would normally like to do. Like it or not, just about anything and everything costs money and I don't have much to spare.
Anyway, when I think back to the times when I was happiest, it was because I was utterly engrossed in and enthralled with some sort of hobby or activity. I miss having something that I look forward to doing. Right now, whenever I have free time I’m usually flat-out bored. I am only able to occupy my mind so much with my usual boring “hobbies” like going to a café or reading trashy magazines. The other things I used to enjoy are less interesting to me now.
How can I find something new to immerse myself in? Sometimes I wish I would have a career that would take all of my time and energy so I wouldn't feel so damn bored all of the time. I’m not writing this to complain, but really to see if anyone can relate or has suggestions for developing new interests, as this has always been a struggle of mine.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 20, 2007, at 14:28:57
In reply to Lack of a passion, posted by DannaB on January 20, 2007, at 14:16:18
Hello!
Well I'm bored alot of the time too. I like my studies but I just can't seem to get back into the swing of things after the Christmas holidays. Do you like your studies? Is there enough to do, and is it challenging enough? If you're too smart for the work, then its going to become boring to you so you have to find ways to make it more challenging.
Anyway. I know what you mean through!
Posted by Phillipa on January 20, 2007, at 20:16:30
In reply to Lack of a passion, posted by DannaB on January 20, 2007, at 14:16:18
Most definitely as nursing was my passion and because of depression/anxiety it's been ll years since practicing last and I also have no hobbies. I've always been active hate paperwork and need the challenge of an exciting field. But I've been told that I've been out of the field too long even thought the Nursing Board of NC said I have another year before needing more schooling. And I'm too old now to handle school and full time work on med surg which is what I would have to do to go back to working. All I want is about 4 hours a couple of days a week to feel a sense of accomplishment. And like you no money. Love Phillipa
Posted by Gee on January 20, 2007, at 20:16:40
In reply to Re: Lack of a passion, posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 20, 2007, at 14:28:57
What about volunteering somewhere? If you got into some organization where you work with kids or seniors, you might be able to spend some of your "bored" time planning out what to do, and it wouldn't or shouldn't cost you a thing!
Posted by Phillipa on January 20, 2007, at 20:22:05
In reply to Re: Lack of a passion, posted by Gee on January 20, 2007, at 20:16:40
Gee I started with volunteering in a psych ward. Now all I want is a few hours a week of work on one. Love Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on January 20, 2007, at 20:35:09
In reply to Re: Lack of a passion, posted by Gee on January 20, 2007, at 20:16:40
I totally know what you mean. I am an artist at heart and used to always carry a sketch pad with me. One day I just stopped for no reason. Anyway, now I know I would love to take a painting or ceramics class or something. Its just the effort and the money thing that stands in my way. I am making that one of my goals after I move though. My hobby cannot be watching tv!
Gee's recommendation about volunteering is something I've though about too. I might find it too depressing to actually work with elderly or the terminally ill (as much as I'd like to!) but I know there are behind the scenes things to do too.
I think it all goes back to the age old question of finding meaning in life. We may never find the answer, but it may be possible to find some comfort.
-T
Posted by Gee on January 20, 2007, at 21:48:05
In reply to Re: Lack of a passion » Gee, posted by Phillipa on January 20, 2007, at 20:22:05
Excellent Phillipa! You'll get there before you know it
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 21, 2007, at 3:26:24
In reply to Re: Lack of a passion » DannaB, posted by Phillipa on January 20, 2007, at 20:16:30
Don't give up philipa!! I'm sure you could work somewhere like that. And you'd get money too. Why don't you just try it?? You could always quit if you hated it! And you're pretty active. And I think you're the best psych nurse in the whole world!!! The profession needs you........ Whats really stopping you? I'm sure you could find someplace that will let you work like that.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Michael83 on January 21, 2007, at 8:41:46
In reply to Lack of a passion, posted by DannaB on January 20, 2007, at 14:16:18
This is just my advice, but you don't need a hobby, you need a goal!
It can be anything. Philanthropic, financial, intellectual.
I think when people set goals that will dramatically improve their own lives, or the lives of others around them, that gives them a new perspective of the world (people who do the same thing day after day their entire lives have little perspective of the world).
A goal is REAL passion because you're doing something productive that influences the world around you.
Who knows where a goal could take you. Or the people you could meet along the way.
That's just my opinion.
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