Ask HN: How can I overcome ennui?

6 pointsalecbibat12y ago5 comments

I'm usually a very passionate person, but seems like I've lost that for the past couple weeks. Do you tend to have bouts of boredom like this? Don't feel like working, don't feel like playing, and I'm uncomfortable doing nothing.

It doesn't seems like a chronic syndrome. Just a particularly terrible bout.

5 comments

DonGateley12y ago

Just a caution; for me that was always the intro to a depressive bout. The interest seemed to drain out of things. Stay aware and if it becomes prolonged or deepens you may be a candidate for anti-depressant therapy.

If this includes a negative re-assessment of what you have accomplished or the importance of it be especially cautious. Retrospective ennui is a red flag.

Here's hoping it's just a minor glitch or short term burnout.

ulisesrmzroche12y ago

Are you sick? Are you eating well and sleeping well? Go see a doctor. If not, then no need to be morbid, passion comes and goes with heartburn.

cprncus12y ago

It's not surprising this was posted on a Sunday.

moneyrich412y ago

yup. vacation or a 2 week hiatus is good. go play your favorite video game or sport 1x or 2x a week. workout. stop drinking booze.

alecbibatOP12y ago

I actually have been working out regularly, but it seems like I'm building up a tolerance to the psychological benefits.

It would be nice to take a hiatus, but that's not an option for me right now.

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