Anyone else have those times where you are just bored?

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#1

Anyone else have those times where you are just bored? I’m home w/ a back injury for at least a few weeks. I’m going stir crazy.

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#2

I do too. But you just gotta find new tv shows or books to read.

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#3

Yes! I’ve been soooo bored today. Plans I had got cancelled. Went to the park twice with the kids and even visited my dad. Still bored! Lol

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#4

I just spent 9 weeks in the house because of spine surgery. I watched lots of series, movies, utube and documentaries it was ok. Boring some days but I survived. Read got on zoom meetings. Chat here :rofl:

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#5

Time to get lost in the void of youtube recommended ‘next video’s :joy:

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#6

Sometimes I get bored, but I have a TON of projects to work on so it doesn't last too long. Reading is a good chill pastime for me.

#7

Go buy a pigeon. Release it and reflect.

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#8

Yessiree. Boredom is killer, though. It’s the one thing that can lead one back into the fire. It can also test our sobriety, too. Be careful about ‘euphoric recall’, as this can temptation. Remain as firm as a Bulldog’s grip, my friend.

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#9

I’m in a similar situation. I decided to learn how to play chess. Among other things. Reach out to folks.

#10

Call a newcomer and ask hope they are doing. Call a long timer and see how they are doing! Look up a zoom meeting in another time zone or remote location and share how you feel. If that doesn’t help then repeat all four of these steps until it does help.

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#11

I can relate, and boredom was always a big trigger for me in the past. I’ve been just doing the opposite of what I’ve always done before, ya know like actually talk through it, distract myself, find a meeting, went for a walk, listened to music, did some writing,try something new… hope that’s helping. Just do anything but get in your own head, that’s been my struggle the last two days.

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#12

Me too. I am a teacher in Sénégal and we have a two week vacation every 8 weeks. Work keeps my mind occupied. When I am home by myself I am completely alone and I get into trouble. I drink because being alone makes me anxious then I cannot sleep. It is a vicious cycle. I need to get sober.