Gaming / Boredom / Alternatives?

[dave44]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

 

[Magenta]

Are you physically handicapped in some way that would prevent you from becoming
involved in your community with helping others who are worse off than yourself?
Sometimes a listening ear is all someone needs to help them get through a tough day...

 

[SonJudgment]

Do the push-up ladder challenge. The ladder is simple, totally free, as well as fun. Start doing however many push-ups you want per day. You get one rest day per week. At the end of the week you add to the daily number of push-ups and proceed for that week. Add more the next week, rinse and repeat. Thus it is like climbing a ladder. How long can you stay on the ladder? How high can you climb?

 

[Hakawaka]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

I would agree with what Magenta and SonJudgment has said. Physical exercise does wonders for your mental health.

 

[maxwel]

Bored ?

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[Genipher]

Is there a sort of Big Brother program in your area, where you can mentor boys?

Or volunteer at a homeless shelter and/or animal shelter?

 

[Magenta]

Is there a sort of Big Brother program in your area, where you can mentor boys?

Or volunteer at a homeless shelter and/or animal shelter?

There is always Sally Ann... who relies on volunteers from all backgrounds and experience levels
to assist in their shelters, food banks, churches, thrift stores, social service centres and more.
Depending on your interests and skills, there are a variety of roles suitable for individuals.
They also run Harbour Light (treatment program for substance abuse), which offers support
to vulnerable people in more than 130 countries around the world.

 

[MsMediator]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

What are your hobbies and interests?

 

[Gideon300]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

Chess. You can play online and there is a great deal of free teaching.

 

[ForgiveMeGod]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

Well, you can start creating music and uploading that to distrokid, which will put your music on all music streaming platforms.

I also have a Shopify store I’m working on to sell stuff online. You can sell music, art, all sorts of stuff.

Start a business/ministry.

So many people fear so many things in life. I never really had that issue. If I wanted to start a clothing company, I would. If I wanted to create a website where I sell my art, I would. If I wanted to create music in a way that no one else is doing it, I would.

Once you are born again and saved, you have God on your side.

If you don’t succeed at something, drop it and try something else. There is nothing wrong with failure. People learn from every single failure. You get wiser and wiser, and more and more successful because of it.

Write some dream goals on a piece of paper. Write down what you want and what you want to do, as if you literally had all the money and resources in the world.

Then write steps on how you are going to achieve those goals and GET TO IT!

 

[MsMediator]

Well, you can start creating music and uploading that to distrokid, which will put your music on all music streaming platforms.

I also have a Shopify store I’m working on to sell stuff online. You can sell music, art, all sorts of stuff.

Start a business/ministry.

So many people fear so many things in life. I never really had that issue. If I wanted to start a clothing company, I would. If I wanted to create a website where I sell my art, I would. If I wanted to create music in a way that no one else is doing it, I would.

Once you are born again and saved, you have God on your side.

If you don’t succeed at something, drop it and try something else. There is nothing wrong with failure. People learn from every single failure. You get wiser and wiser, and more and more successful because of it.

Write some dream goals on a piece of paper. Write down what you want and what you want to do, as if you literally had all the money and resources in the world.

Then write steps on how you are going to achieve those goals and GET TO IT!

The OP's main issue is depression and lack of motivation. He also said in an earlier post that transportation is an issue.

 

[ForgiveMeGod]

The OP's main issue is depression and lack of motivation. He also said in an earlier post that transportation is an issue.

I literally have all of those problems and it doesn’t stop me

 

[ForgiveMeGod]

The OP's main issue is depression and lack of motivation. He also said in an earlier post that transportation is an issue.

He literally has to fight for his life.

I wsas diagnosed with schizophrenia, then schizoaffective disorder, then bipolar disorder…he literally has no excuses

 

[MsMediator]

I literally have all of those problems and it doesn’t stop me

I have gone through periods where I was completely bored (or depressed) and believed everything was pointless. To get out of this funk, one really has to forge ahead even if he/she doesn't feel like it. What helps is if one has a supporting friend, parent, or partner. I think even a pet would help (if one is responsible enough to own one). Or, even taking care of a plant may help.

 

[ForgiveMeGod]

I have gone through periods where I was completely bored (or depressed) and believed everything was pointless. To get out of this funk, one really has to forge ahead even if he/she doesn't feel like it. What helps is if one has a supporting friend, parent, or partner. I think even a pet would help (if one is responsible enough to own one). Or, even taking care of a plant may help.

I agree. I’ve never been one to not do anything. Ever since I could hold a pencil I was drawing. I even went to hell in a mental hospital and literally the next week, I went right back to college and finished my semester. I’ve worked all my life from 18 onward, even during relationship break ups, deaths in the family, during hangovers when I used to drink. When I wasn’t working, I was working on side hustles, creating websites, making music, learning how to build e-commerce businesses.

This is all while being diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression and an anxiety disorder.

I have even been able to hold down romantic relationships during all of this, all while literally feeling insane.

I just have a hard time feeling sorry for people who act like they are victims.

It’s good to stretch the comfort zone. So many Christians, especially young Christian’s think that once they are saved, that God is going to take care of them and make them feel good for the rest of their lives. That isn’t true. There will be tribulation.

I know God fights for us but we have to fight too.

If we did what feels good all the time, we would literally get involved in every sin that we could, because it feels good.

There is nothing wrong with being uncomfortable or suffering. It’s how we grow and it’s how we gain hope.

I do agree that having a support system is necessary. I recommend OP start with a Christian therapist or counselor for starters if he has no support in their life.

 

[timemeddler]

I am a person who does not do well with boredom as I merely remember and mull over the depressing failures of my life or what others have done to ruin my life either by intention or ignorance or accident etc. I like many used to game a lot and that is the only place I had any what seemed like real friends. Even this post got cut off and I had to do it again.

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I do not want to do anything girly or lame that is not engaging. I have done study over the years and find it dull and painful to force study. There is nothing to do in my area. I am 40ish and have no help in church as we are not alike and have totally different lives.

Anyone have anything useful that is engaging alone or online other than discord or zoom bible studies / audio books / sermons, because this is simply dull and depressing to sit in silence waiting to die. I tried a youtube channel but this seems blocked either permanently or temporarily by God, and so is evangelism. There seems only a life like a non-thinking monk.

Any help appreciated, and hopefully not with too many words or opinions. Thanks.

ham radio

 

[Lynx]

I do not game because God stopped me doing so. And I do not want your excuses saying "it was not God" so you can feel better.

I can understand that. Many years ago, back when all I did with my free time was play video games, God told me to take a break from them. I sold a perfectly good PlayStation 2...

A few years later when I had other things in my life, I started playing video games again with no condemnation. Now they take their proper places in my life.

What was that part about "so you can feel better" all about?

 

[Mem]

Then write steps on how you are going to achieve those goals and GET TO IT!

What do you think of the idea of creating a collection of "I Love Your Face' products?

 

[Mem]

or the I love your Face Challenge, I'd like to see that done, I mean...not that I'm going to do it.
Look at this face!
But I was thinking more in the lines of an search for the best "I love you" faces. It just occurred to me that the "I love you" spirit is missing in many photographs and... it'd be interesting to see what others might discern as what an "I love you" even face looks like...

 

[Genipher]

What was that part about "so you can feel better" all about?

I assume he's talking about me. On a different thread he said he tried to get off sugar and to distract himself he started gaming. A week in he started feeling shaky and fearful and thought it was God getting after him for gaming. I told him his symptoms sounded like sugar detox, not judgement from God, and apparently that irritated him. I guess suggesting his physical symptoms from a detox was me "feeling better about myself" or something. 🤷‍♀️