Everyone gets bored. Waiting to be called for the doctor, or dentist, and I’ve even heard seniors get bored, while waiting for death. It’s a human response, but most folks have a different take on it.
“You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you suddenly thrill you.” was said by Andy Warhol.
The other notable people said:
I know when I’m working I seldom get into trouble. My educated guess is that boredom has caused most of the problems with Hollywood celebrities. – Hedy Lamas
Marilyn Monroe’s quote is one of the best.
“It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
The presidency has many problems, but boredom is the least of them. — Richard Nixon
For myself, boredom quite often blends into depression, or else my depression seems to lead to boredom. One does not equate to the other. For instance I can be depressed while being busy going to work.
I’d wager that about a third of my depressed days fall within boredom and depression. I hate what I’m doing and have no idea what I want to do.
I keep a stockpile of comedy DVDs for these depressed days just to get my mind off what is stagnant in my head.
I hate what I’m doing and have no idea what I want to do. Plus the future looks as dreadful as today.
I was ready to complain to my CVS pharmacy, its company, and on social media. For six days, I tried getting an extremely important medication. On the sixth day, I would be out of my med, and therefore I was determined to switch my pharmacy and register my complaint with all of CVS.
My medicine treated my epileptic seizures, and there is one thing I fear more than anything are my seizures. I cannot tell anyone what the terror I’ve felt.
One time, I was walking along a busy street, blacked out, collapsed for some unknown period of time, and when I regained consciousness I was strapped down to a gurney. I “came to” looking up at two paramedics and mumbled, “What’s going on?” I was in an ambulance.
Yes, I made plans to go to whatever extreme was needed to get my meds. It was obvious to me that my store was out of stock for my med. All I wanted was to find out if I could get my meds at the only other CVS in my city
First, I called the store and was put on hold for a half-hour. I could overhear that the store was busy. (I honestly sat on hold for 30 minutes, just so I could have something else to scream about.) Then I tried to write an email to the company itself. I don’t know what I did to prevent my bitchfest from going through. My anger was on a countdown to blasting off. I know I would overreact and then the depression would start because I was an a-hole.
Regardless, I next called the 800 number to complain up a storm.
This is where the happy ending comes around. The operator sounded very understanding and helpful. Before I even said anything about getting my med from the other store, she suggested it! She suggested what I wanted!
I thanked this woman repeatedly and I suspect she doesn’t even know how important that it is for me. At the end of the story, I got my meds in 30 minutes. The same amount of time I planned on ranting about.
Believe me, I feel much happier writing a compliment instead of broadcasting a complaint. In negative times, giving compliments for simply doing a good job, can make everyone feel better. Now when I get depressed, angry, or lonesome, I’ll try to compliment someone.
What would I do if you won the lottery???? Give it away.
This is the first place, where I volunteered.
I’ve learned over time that helping others helps me, mentally, spiritually, and in a small way physically. As I’m helping someone out, my aches, pains, and any depression I may have had don’t feel so bad. I basically forget about them. All in all, I feel better about myself overall when helping others.
I help people by volunteering at a charitable place. Since being an undergrad at the University of Missouri, I have volunteered somewhere, and I’ve done a variety of things for a couple charities, like soup kitchens, food banks, Salvation Army Thrift Stores, attending prayer groups in penitentiaries, and my favorite, homeless shelters.
Homeless Shelter
I started off at the homeless shelter, The Saint Francis House, which I enjoyed the most.
When worried and down on myself, I often would see people in much worse state than myself. Now that in itself did not make me feel better. However, often just by giving them my ear and listening to them I could see they felt better, which made me glad that I was able to do something positive.
Please note: I would only fund a shelter, not run it. I know enough to admit that I don’t know anything about running one, but I would hang around just to help out.
Today, I learned that my father received last rights was like when I heard about 9/11, or Jan 6th. I don’t have to wait a few years to know that this second will never be forgotten.
Shock, sadness, and grief crashed into my brain. However, depression was not in the list of adjectives. My Dad and I became buddies once Mom passed. He was not in a good way, but I know he would want to go before he was comatose, laid up in bed, holding on by machines. With this consideration, all thoughts, feelings, or moods of depression vanished.
Na, na, I um, swear I didn’t know cleansers weren’t eatables. When I was a lil’ kid Mommy shoved a bar of soap down my throat. Why would she do that if you get sick from eating that stuff? All I said was “Mommy your farts smell like shit.”
In front of a therapist, Bruce babbled agonizingly, as to why he screamed, “My brownies are just Caucasian!!!” at a group of women leading a school’s cookie sale. He wasn’t allowed to sell his brownies because he admitted to using AJax powder to coat his brownies, since he lacked powdered sugar.
For myself, just talking to a medical professional, about what caused a depressive episode or bizarre actions can conjure up uneasiness, tension, and stress. In the past I have buried the feelings and emotions of dark periods in my life with miserable consequences.
Without an open, honest disclosure of the surrounding events leading to a depressive collapse of mental health, the medical staff will not be able to fully treat me. Worse yet, those buried thoughts and emotions are sure to erupt in an even greater horrific cloud.
I know this just because when I started with therapy and seeing a psychiatrist I hid those facts that could have helped.
Stare down the pain to defeat your fears.
When I admitted my secrets to a psychiatrist or therapist, I often felt like a “born-again Christian”, who went down to the river and had my sins washed away.
Obviously, I don’t think much of our current & past president, but I should admit that there are only a few politicians that I like. I think they’re all crooks. However, I’ll keep those opinions for myself.
My dislike of elected officials is only an example of the overall point of this post. It is: Before my emotions take over my brain and lashing out at someone with my mouth or hand, I try to force myself to slow down, breath deeply, and try to think of one good thing about them.
After reacting without thinking, I have almost always felt upset or disappointed with myself. Depression quite often engulfs my brain after my emotional reactions cause me to respond automatically. Essentially I feel like a screaming lil’ 2 year old
Near my home in mid-Missouri, both Presidents Trump and Biden have many fans. I don’t like either side and could easily envision slipping into an argument with the left or the right sides. However, I have to admit both have made some very good comments.
Failure in your life is inevitable but giving up is unforgivable. Pres. Joe Biden …. However, “unforgivable” seems a little harshSometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. Donald Trump … I didn’t realize he served in the armed services.
The only real issue with their lines is that they’re not very originally. Trumps’ is basically “learn from your mistakes”, while Bidens’ is essentially saying “winners may fail, but they never quit”.
For instance Greek philosopher, Plutarch said, “To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn from their mistakes.”
Confucius also said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Both are extremely close to what the presidents said.
Admittedly, rephrasing an expression is not a big deal. Plus phrased differently, an ancient idiom may reach more modern ears.
Consequentially when I hear whoever’s political devotee articulating why the U.S. will be transformed into a new nirvana once that candidate is elected, I always try to mention one good thing about the praised candidate. I try to keep the peace and rarely mention that I almost always vote third party which could potentially cause an argument.
Besides avoiding a depression episode, maintaining a peaceful relationship is a step toward loving an enemy for me.
Closer to home, I have a co-worker who drives me up the wall and I have had to stop myself when I want to tell her to “F— Off!!”
However she does a job that would have me at my wits end. I have to admit that I’m impressed that she does it whenever she is there. We have a small staff, and if she left it would make my life worse. Therefore, before lashing out in anger, I stop, breath heavily while remembering that it is good that she is there. I also tell myself that there is a proper and improper way to deal with issues at work. Using profanity at work would probably fall in the improper category. I say nothing out of anger so peace is maintained.
Chuck Norris has made a ton of movies & TV shows. They are primarily action/adventure/martial arts movies but he has made comedies (Dodgeball) , and family (Cowgirls and Angels).
Just this week I argued over 20 cents on the price of something
I only learned this after seeing a quote that I was in total agreement. What made it even more astounding to me was that it was by Chuck Norris. It was:
Exercise, prayer, and meditation are examples of calming rituals. They have been shown to induce a happier mood and provide a positive pathway through life’s daily frustrations. Chuck Norris
For myself, I would only add, talking about my issues with a trusted friend, writing my problems out, and certainly eating a few gallons of ice cream.
Of course, I know the personality of a good performer cannot be pigeon holed into whatever role they’re seen in most.
In reality, I should realize that judging Mr. Norris by some roles I know he played is just stupid. I’m bipolar and consequently my mood, disposition, and overall personality shifts at a drop of a hat. I’ve taken my anger out on people when I’m actually upset with some bone head but have regretfully taken my ill will out on some secondary bystanders. Remorsefully those are the people I never have an opportunity to apologize to.
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