I realized now im depressed cuz my life is boring. Is that likely?

[Anonymous]

Can someome be depressed cuz their life is boring?

[jaybee281]

It's 100% what it is - That's how I felt for some time like 3 or 4 years ago - I literally felt empty all the time - Like I wished something would kill me randomly because I didn't care as I felt so empty - I felt so empty that I wouldn't kill myself because it would require me to actively do it - I just didn't care enough - I think this is probably more extreme than what you're dealing with but all I'm saying is - The opposite of happiness isn't sadness - It's boredom - Therefore you should find what the synonym of happiness - Which is excitement - Do whatever excites you - Whatever gets you out of your comfort zone or scares or would give you an adrenaline rush or an ego boost I don't care - As little and as stupid as it could be just do random shit and always be like that - In my case it made me much happier..

[abc3643]

If you think life is boring, then you need a better imagination.
Being bored isn't your problem.
Being a lazy thinker is.

Besides, don't ever forget this old Chinese curse:
"May you live in interesting times."

>>> Boring = safe

[skyeee_]

there's endless reasons you can be depressed for which in this case yours isn't invalid at all. you should try to spice up your life and see the result if it makes you feel good. wish you best in life <3

[Asker]

Thanks hunn

[SecretsofKB]

Absolutely you can be. Go do something you love to go, or always wanted to do. Call your friends. See if they want to do something.

[Asker]

No friends or family.

[Fireguy17]

sure.
Maybe try to find something you are interested in learning and do that or find things to do out of your comfort zone.
Volunteer somewhere, women's shelter, humane society, whatever interests you, and gets you out of the house.

[Asker]

I always wonder how you find ways to volunteer at places like a homeless or womens shelter. I was at a homeless domestic violence shelter and i dont recall seeing any people volunteering or hanging out with us.

[Fireguy17]

My thought would be to look up ones that are close to you and see if they need volunteers, I would think that they could always use someone else to help, and unfortunately you have experience with that subject, so you could relate to them on a firsthand basis.

[Asker]

Maybe i could google about them if they need help yeah. The one i was at we haf a counselor... He was a pervert who tried to prey on me and take advantage. So even people that work at places like that aren't necessarily safe people.

[Fireguy17]

hopefully you can find one and make a difference in someones life.

[ChrisMaster69]

It can be a vicious circle, one feeds the other.

it’s a case of forcing yourself to have fun even though you are depressed

[Asker]

How? I dont want to do wrong though or go against my morals.

[ChrisMaster69]

You can have an exciting life and not go against your morals.

Join a parachuting club?

Join a club that gives you something fun to do

[Asker]

I guess i have lost hope its possible for me to get friends, connect, find anyone on my wavelength.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Yes actually most of my depression in life was from boredom, binge eating can also form from that and other unhealthy habits, it's best to keep your mind occupied

[exitseven]

Yes , I am bored out of my skull and it makes me depressed.

[Sasha_Gee]

That can happen so start changing something, little by little!

[Asker]

I don't know if i can do it. I think i want to just try to have an even more boring life. Just to see what happens.

[Sasha_Gee]

That's a first class ticket to depression I can tell you that much!

[slatyb]

Your life is boring because you are depressed. If you weren't depressed, you would find something to do.

[Waldoe]

Yes... someone can be depressed for ANY reason, it depends on what you Care about

[Ironic_Method]

Or you feel bored of everything because you're depressed.

[unwokewoke]

You just blew my mind

[Asker]

@unwokewoke stay blown

[noohair]

You perceive your life as boring because you see so much fake social media. You have to actually live your life.

[Asker]

I dont have accounts on those sites. I just sometimes look at articles about celebs. So not sure

[seanscoopers]

Yes sometimes
Make it interesting
It's in your hands

[Asker]

I dont believe i can.

[seanscoopers]

Why...

[Asker]

I dont. I'm a safe boring person with possible aspergers. I am very quiet irl... always have been generally.

[seanscoopers]

What's your actual problem
Can we talk

[Asker]

We are talking

[seanscoopers]

Oh ok I understand your in depression

[Asker]

Ok? Thanks

[JamesRandiDebates]

Maybe your life is boring because you're deprrssed.

[poof_22]

Are you willing to get out of your comfort zone?

[Jmmmfi4]

I'm in the same situation

[Anonymous]

Look at Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

[moonpie89]

It's possible. Get out and try something new

[joeldalton]

So make your life not boring.

[Luckycharms12]

Lot of people feel that way

[Jamie05rhs]

Yes; it's possible.

[MrSmithee]

yes.

[Anonymous]

If they are alone.