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Mr.Bimbles
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Iceland457 Posts
July 10 2013 05:34 GMT
#1
Well I feel it's a problem, I can't myself to take a ladder read books play computer games. I just endlessly check reddit, facebook, forums, youtube subscritions ... And it's making me feel pretty depressed. Bought Dragon Age II a couple of days ago it was on sale for like 3 bucks, but ever since I got it I just haven't even tried it, never even launched the game after install.

Have any specific tips, or should I just start forcing myself to do stuff, any advice is appreciated.

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"If I was your wife I would poison your coffee" "Well If I was your husband I'd drink it"
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
July 10 2013 05:41 GMT
#2
Caissa
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States48 Posts
July 10 2013 05:46 GMT
#3
I know bro :-(
I find though that once I get partially into something, I really enjoy it, just have to force yourself to get into something.

Remember, its dedication, not motivation
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
Mothra
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States1448 Posts
July 10 2013 05:46 GMT
#4
Same here... I have like 8 books I'm switching back and forth between, and games I bought that I haven't even fired up. I think it's too much free time being out of school... leisure activities are more fun when they're a break from the daily grind.
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
July 10 2013 06:05 GMT
#5
Try working out just for the challenge of pushing yourself
nanoscorp
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1237 Posts
July 10 2013 06:16 GMT
#6
For me that feeling usually creeps in when there's too much stuff I've put off or consciously ignored. The underlying stress of never being able to completely forget about stuff that needs doing sucks the fun out of everything. Good news is even just a little bit of cleaning / studying / chores / job applications / whatever often does the trick.

Another possibility is boredom. Your brain may be needing more exercise than you're giving it with screen time. Going for a walk, making something with your hands or a good face to face conversation might help.
Qwyn
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2779 Posts
July 10 2013 06:19 GMT
#7
Oh Ray, oh Ray, oh Ray.

It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!

Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody.

Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!
"Think of the hysteria following the realization that they consciously consume babies and raise the dead people from their graves" - N0
MadProbe
Profile Joined February 2012
United States269 Posts
July 10 2013 06:35 GMT
#8
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji/details

this is a chrome extension that limits the amount of time per day you let yourself browse certain websites. as a result, you'll automatically start doing the other stuff you wanna do.

at least that's the effect it had on me.

nohbrows
Profile Joined February 2011
United States653 Posts
July 10 2013 07:07 GMT
#9
I usually feel this way when I am beyond exhausted. Like, to the point where checking Facebook and Twitter becomes a chore.

While sitting down all day in front of a computer might not FEEL like a lot of activity, your body still tires out from just...sitting there. I know it sounds a bit counterintuitive, but you could just be tired. Like, really tired.

I suggest going outside and taking a walk. Take a break from technology. It sounds like you need a change of pace, and just being outside after normally being indoors a majority of the time can do wonders.
Seizon Senryaku!
Mongoose
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom190 Posts
July 10 2013 08:54 GMT
#10
The procrastination could be a result of underlying stress or fatigue. If you have too many responsibilities in life, then when you get on your computer you just want to relax. You've gotta ask yourself whether you really want to start a new skill like playing SC2, or whether you just want to enjoy your time on the pc and relax.
Master league EU Terran
YoruWaAkeru
Profile Joined April 2012
41 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-07-10 09:24:31
July 10 2013 09:16 GMT
#11
You're bored or feeling bad about yourself and your mind will shut down and get into a depressed state.
So how you should fix this with basic stuff:

Start working out/swimming (or other activities, but you should do even if you don't feel so, you will feel the difference)
Go out, get some tanned skin, don't crave in your cave (vitamin D is essential, gives you much more energy)
Be present, live in the moment (don't overthink things. "What should I do now?" "Is it the right thing to do?" Stop this b*llshit and do it!)
Get enough sleep on a regular basis
Eat healthy
Make a plan every night before the next day, so you don't have to worry what to do and you just do it.
HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
July 10 2013 13:51 GMT
#12
When I get like this, I just try to force myself to do something I usually enjoy and hope it sticks. But sometimes it could be a deeper meaning. Like when I broke up with this girl I couldn't function at all I really just sat there and watched football, and that was it. After awhile I got over her, but with that said I just forced myself to do things and it got better. Since you mention dragon age II, I say try to lose yourself in the RPG.
NEEDZMOAR
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Sweden1277 Posts
July 10 2013 15:28 GMT
#13
it sounds as if youre depressed. Hope you'll find out why youre feeling this way, then you can decide what to do
HaRuHi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
1220 Posts
July 10 2013 21:33 GMT
#14
There is a part of your brain that is responsible for long term goals.It has something to do with hormones and brain chemestry, but in the end, it is really importatent to have a long term goal.

Find some new thing to chase after.
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
July 10 2013 22:23 GMT
#15
Try writing a poem.
HardlyNever
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1258 Posts
July 10 2013 22:37 GMT
#16
I was going to write out a well thought out response to this, but I just couldn't really get into it.
Out there, the Kid learned to fend for himself. Learned to build. Learned to break.
Epishade
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States2267 Posts
July 11 2013 00:22 GMT
#17
I feel this way right now too. I haven't done anything other than check reddit, youtube, teamliquid, and then watch some shows on netflix after a while.
Pinhead Larry in the streets, Dirty Dan in the sheets.
Mr.Bimbles
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Iceland457 Posts
July 11 2013 03:34 GMT
#18
I'm not depressed I can tell you that, atleast it's pretty minor and pretty temporary.

It just started during the summer and most likely it's due to not having enough things to do... I have a job but, sadly way to few shifts. Judging by what I see in the comments and how I feel I suppose it's just boredom.

+ this thread motivated me to start reading again. Guess that's the power of talking about things. :D
"If I was your wife I would poison your coffee" "Well If I was your husband I'd drink it"
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