Dissociation, self harm (not the ones most people do) video games, YouTube, Lemmy, TikTok. Having something that turns my brain off as much as possible. It’s impossible for me as I’m a disabled person who has zero income and zero way to get income. And boredom is my worst enemy and fear.
I’m never bored. What’s it like?
Being bored is good. You’re not overstimulated.
I write.
Masturbate and then fall asleep. Repeat until you are late for something.
Create/build/make something.
Eating lol. Trying to stop that now.
Now I’ve been developing better habits like choosing to eat better foods, eat less (especially when I’m bored), exercise, and got a new hobby making videos for YouTube/other platforms.
Reading is always good. Im a big believer that you’ll never regret time spent reading. Also just finished watching Twin Peaks which was a nice experience.
I’ve also gotten into baking breads recently. I’m not very good but its usually very low-risk, cheap, doesn’t require as much physical or mental work as cooking, and is a rewarding way to fill a couple hours. I’d recommend it to anyone with access to an oven, pan, and mixing bowls.
I have regretted reading the news. Just today, in fact
Reading the news is a necessary chore. I often regret it and love getting away from it.
Reading a book is soul soothing.
By answering (no) stupid questions.
For me, video games and board games, along with some mindless Internet scrolling, pot and masturbation.
mindless Internet scrolling, pot and masturbation
That part seems more like succumbing to boredom than combatting it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m guilty myself.
The only difference between those and “real” hobbies are your own prejudices.
Why, do you know me from somewhere? The key word there is “seems”; if you truly get fulfilment from mindless Internet scrolling, pot and masturbation then go for it. That’s just not my experience. When you posted that here did you not expect other people to share their own perspectives?
It was a tongue in cheek comment, but, since you asked…
If I said fishing, would you have considered that succumbing to boredom, or overcoming it?
I’m going to guess overcoming, because that’s a legitimate hobby. You sit there, tug your rod for a few hours and then go home. And, if you’re a catch and release fisherman, you’re going home empty handed. Really nothing more fulfilling about wasting an afternoon fishing than jerking it, but society has deemed one a hobby and the other a “dirty thing we don’t talk about”
Well mine was a tongue in cheek comment too, and I thought quite friendly and fun, and then you decided to call me prejudiced. The main point I was picking up on was mindless internet scrolling which is something I do when I’m unhealthily managing my boredom, it’s a warning sign for me, maybe it’s not for you, but I thought I would share my perspective, as I did in a non-judgemental way. Masturbation is perfectly fine, it can be healthy, it can be not, when combined with mindless internet scrolling it didn’t sound healthy to me but that’s just me. I don’t get fishing either but I wouldn’t judge someone for it, just like I didn’t judge you, but you responded like I did judge you, it’s like we’re on Reddit or something.
😂 Wait. Did you think I called you a racist?
No. OK, you’re not being a rational person here so goodbye.
Over the past week and a half, I’ve been playing the Walking Dead Telltale games with my wife through my Steam Link on the living room TV. She’s not a gamer at all but she’s loving them. We’ve finished the first 2 and are starting the third. I do the QTEs and she does the decision-making stuff. Once we’re done, she’s excited to play through them again with different choices to see what happens. Its real Y helping 8s to not doom scroll.
We’re also going camping tomorrow with my brother and his family for 6 days. He uas an LCD projector, so I have a thumbdrive with a half dozen movies to watch after dark.
Thought the last one you mentioned was going to be commented sooner 😂
I was going to leave that out, but since no one else said it, I felt it needed representation. 😂
Look around at the objects in your house and imagine if an assailant broke in to your home/school/workplace, or if you are on the street, they jump right in front of you ready to attack, what is your plan?
What weapons do you use to defend yourself, where are the escape routes, do you record evidence, or call for help, and who do you call? Can you even trust the law enforcement. Do you run or counterattack your assailant. Where can you ambush your assailant. etc, etc… Its a fun mental excercise that could save your life.
“What do we say to the god of boredom?”
“NOT TODAY!” stabs
I can’t fathom being bored. In half a century, I don’t think I’ve ever felt bored.
My problem is that I have too many hobbies AND too many things that have to get done, and I will occasioanlly shut down and do none of them, but that’s more panic than boredom.
Same. I also cannot fathom the number of people who say “I’m not looking forward to retirement, I don’t know what I would do with myself”.
In this day and age, there are unlimited options to read, watch, listen to, interact with, play and learn. And this isn’t even limited to consuming digital content. Learn to sculpt, or take apart a computer, or make a movie on your phone, or write a story, or learn a language, or learn a new physical skill (juggling?).
The amount of time and energy (and money, although many options are free) are the barriers, not the options available… and yet I sit here and play Balatro and Enter the Gungeon for the millionth time (#noragrets).
If you’re referring to things one can do alone: Hobbies! Pick up anything where the end result is something you’ve created. Every iteration you make improvements and get better and better stuff! Examples: Music or Art (learn an instrument, paint / craft decorations for your residence); Sewing or Knitting; Gardening; Woodworking (some of these can be expensive)…
Things you can do with others: Exercise (join a running or cycling group; rec sports team; etc…); Board Games; Video Games…
And if you do things with others you can also combat boredom by researching & discussing those things: look for new trails to run/ride; keep up to date on reviews for new trends in your hobby; discuss those same trends with your peers; etc…
Read or write. Writing provides material to amaze for future sessions.
Guitar and Warhammer 40K.
Can’t believe some heretic would downvote WH40K (and also guitar)
