I just hit a [mental] brick wall

[SimpleName]

Not to start another thread like this...but...I guess I am.

I am bored. Over the top boredom has wrapped its lasso around me and reeled me into its satanic underground chamber (a.k.a. hell I guess). I dropped my economics reading and research for today because I absolutely cannot stand to read another negative article or "it could be this way" economics books. And I sure as hell don't want to hear/read about Obama or bailouts. I'm so tired of the overwhelming negativity I'm surrounded with. Nothing seems to ever have a definite and long-lasting up side. Therefore, I have realized in my lack of reading that I absolutely...have no life at all. I am ridiculously bored. There is nothing to do.

How the hell can I get away from this madness? How do I get rid of this stress? How do I handle my thickening anger for the world without trying to smash people's faces in or destroying household items? I think it is my lack of a hobby that causes me to hit walls of gloom like I have today. There is nothing to counter my anger and frustration. There is nothing to relax me and pull me away from the complexity of politics and economics. Never mind the fact that I have no real career goals or academic achievement to even bother with real career goals. Life is falling apart before it even really starts it seems. I can learn the Austrian school all I want, but without multiple degrees, it will be mostly useless.

Ron Paul (there are others) has always amazed me. How does he deal with all this? I mean, he is actually there talking to these imbeciles and reading through the legislative bills those statists are trying to pass. How could somehow put up with that? Forget doing it for 30 years. I can't even do it for a few months.

How do you guys deal with the aggravation? What hobbies do you have that help you overcome the statist dominated media and politics of this world? What in the world keeps you guys motivated? I find myself falling more and more desperately into mental obscurity (using random words now) every time I hit one of these "walls" and I simply cannot grasp how to overcome this ever-increasing, although usually underlying, draining of my strength.

Before I finish I'd like to just toss out the idea of therapy to see what you guys think. maybe it'll give some of those who are tired of responding to people like me a reason to reply. I have always been weary of the idea, especially after my wasteful experience years ago with a psychologist, but people have suggested I do so as I have come to these breaking points several times in the past about other subjects. It is just so damn expensive. Oh...and I want my VENT forum back.

 

[Original_Intent]

Read the Mainspring of Human Progress. Seriously. Or some other "positive" book about economics and freedom.

I have gone thru a lot of what you have. Rather than reading the negative stuff about how bad it could be, educate yourself and think of how things can be.

If you admire Ron Paul, think of how great it would be to BE a Ron Paul.

I agree with you it is so disheartening to see where "we" are being herded, and realizing that most people will remain sheep...don't know what to say, it sucks, but I have found that I am the happiest when I am working on making myself understand correct principles better.

I also don't have any good hobbies, although this spring I am going to start gardening - partly as a hobby, partly as a financial necessity.

Good luck!

 

[Roxi]

Not to start another thread like this...but...I guess I am.

I am bored. Over the top boredom has wrapped its lasso around me and reeled me into its satanic underground chamber (a.k.a. hell I guess). I dropped my economics reading and research for today because I absolutely cannot stand to read another negative article or "it could be this way" economics books. And I sure as hell don't want to hear/read about Obama or bailouts. I'm so tired of the overwhelming negativity I'm surrounded with. Nothing seems to ever have a definite and long-lasting up side. Therefore, I have realized in my lack of reading that I absolutely...have no life at all. I am ridiculously bored. There is nothing to do.

How the hell can I get away from this madness? How do I get rid of this stress? How do I handle my thickening anger for the world without trying to smash people's faces in or destroying household items? I think it is my lack of a hobby that causes me to hit walls of gloom like I have today. There is nothing to counter my anger and frustration. There is nothing to relax me and pull me away from the complexity of politics and economics. Never mind the fact that I have no real career goals or academic achievement to even bother with real career goals. Life is falling apart before it even really starts it seems. I can learn the Austrian school all I want, but without multiple degrees, it will be mostly useless.

Ron Paul (there are others) has always amazed me. How does he deal with all this? I mean, he is actually there talking to these imbeciles and reading through the legislative bills those statists are trying to pass. How could somehow put up with that? Forget doing it for 30 years. I can't even do it for a few months.

How do you guys deal with the aggravation? What hobbies do you have that help you overcome the statist dominated media and politics of this world? What in the world keeps you guys motivated? I find myself falling more and more desperately into mental obscurity (using random words now) every time I hit one of these "walls" and I simply cannot grasp how to overcome this ever-increasing, although usually underlying, draining of my strength.

Before I finish I'd like to just toss out the idea of therapy to see what you guys think. maybe it'll give some of those who are tired of responding to people like me a reason to reply. I have always been weary of the idea, especially after my wasteful experience years ago with a psychologist, but people have suggested I do so as I have come to these breaking points several times in the past about other subjects. It is just so damn expensive. Oh...and I want my VENT forum back.

get involved with the CFL. local elections are coming up soon... once you sign up check out the states and education pages...

also if you really want to help, check out your state page and see how well its being maintained. for a good example of a pretty good page check out Missouri, start working on finding the same info and post it.

this should keep you busy for a few weeks

 

[asimplegirl]

When I was younger, I constantly wrote articles that were published on the negativity around me...it made me feel better while I was writing, but later, I would get pulled right back in. Its a hard thing to deal with, hitting these "walls".

Now, to keep my sanity, I daydream, just as when I was child..You can see things how you feel they should be, make the world a better place, etc.

I also like to read. I have lately been finding that I cannot get into any books... I don't know, things just aren't as interesting anymore. I hope I come up on a good one soon.

Cooking, with the most nutrition in mind as possible without effecting taste, cleaning, making things homemade, like household products, meal planning with going more and more under budget in mind, painting, crocheting, sewing and grocery shopping all allow me to let go of reality, and focus on the task at hand. You can forget yourself for a moment's time, and think of nothing but what you are doing.

Besides that, I check the forums I am a member of and watch tv.

Sometimes thoughts will creep in, but that just means you aren't focusing hard enough.

 

[Spider-Man]

Not to start another thread like this...but...I guess I am.

I am bored. Over the top boredom has wrapped its lasso around me and reeled me into its satanic underground chamber (a.k.a. hell I guess). I dropped my economics reading and research for today because I absolutely cannot stand to read another negative article or "it could be this way" economics books. And I sure as hell don't want to hear/read about Obama or bailouts. I'm so tired of the overwhelming negativity I'm surrounded with. Nothing seems to ever have a definite and long-lasting up side. Therefore, I have realized in my lack of reading that I absolutely...have no life at all. I am ridiculously bored. There is nothing to do.

How the hell can I get away from this madness? How do I get rid of this stress? How do I handle my thickening anger for the world without trying to smash people's faces in or destroying household items? I think it is my lack of a hobby that causes me to hit walls of gloom like I have today. There is nothing to counter my anger and frustration. There is nothing to relax me and pull me away from the complexity of politics and economics. Never mind the fact that I have no real career goals or academic achievement to even bother with real career goals. Life is falling apart before it even really starts it seems. I can learn the Austrian school all I want, but without multiple degrees, it will be mostly useless.

Ron Paul (there are others) has always amazed me. How does he deal with all this? I mean, he is actually there talking to these imbeciles and reading through the legislative bills those statists are trying to pass. How could somehow put up with that? Forget doing it for 30 years. I can't even do it for a few months.

How do you guys deal with the aggravation? What hobbies do you have that help you overcome the statist dominated media and politics of this world? What in the world keeps you guys motivated? I find myself falling more and more desperately into mental obscurity (using random words now) every time I hit one of these "walls" and I simply cannot grasp how to overcome this ever-increasing, although usually underlying, draining of my strength.

Before I finish I'd like to just toss out the idea of therapy to see what you guys think. maybe it'll give some of those who are tired of responding to people like me a reason to reply. I have always been weary of the idea, especially after my wasteful experience years ago with a psychologist, but people have suggested I do so as I have come to these breaking points several times in the past about other subjects. It is just so damn expensive. Oh...and I want my VENT forum back.

My question to you would be do you work eight hours a day, and if not have you considered it?

 

[JeNNiF00F00]

smoke a joint dood.

 

[SimpleName]

smoke a joint dood.

Thought about that one too. lol. Wanted to be a bit more productive though. Not fun trying to get the stuff to use alone, but if it dropped in my lap, I wouldn't think twice.

I did work part-time after school for 3 days a week and then 8 hours on the weekend. It was more irritating then anything. During the summer when I could get 30+ hours and didn't have to been bothered with school, it was fine. In fact, it was actually somewhat fun and entertaining with my co-workers. It became more of a nuisance as I had to drive 17 miles to get there every day (rural area...not much around). I worked basically just to buy gas and eat at work instead of home. Plus I usually began working alone as the other employees were either working during the day or on the days I wasn't. Distraction helped me work much more efficiently. Most of all, I had no time for myself. No economics, no entertainment, no fun. A bit overwhelming. So, yes, I have tried working, but as it does with everything else, school completely ruined it. And that is my life story. Thank you guys for listening.

I liked the nutrition suggestion. People usually give the normal. That is definitely an interesting one. i really wish I could go 100 weight lifting and pushing for a healthy (more disciplined as well) self. I tried it once before with my older brother, going all out with protein bars/shakes and all that. But we both crumbled, especially in respect to the nutrition side of it. My perfectionism (do you notice?) stopped me from continuing when I couldn't go all out. Evidently, the discipline side of it wasn't established.

 

[sevin]

Sometimes it's best to get away from it all. Go out with your friends. Get drunk. Watch a funny movie. Go to the gym. Listen to music. These are the things I do when I realize I'm starting to go a little crazy.

 

[tremendoustie]

Volunteer -- seriously. We want to get the government out of the business of taking care of people who need it, what better way to demonstrate that government is not necessary for these things, than to do it yourself! Plus, helping people is an end in itself.

I wish I didn't have a full time plus job, because I'd love the opportunity to volunteer full time. I'd like to tutor and teach, but you could get into whatever you're most interested in. I recommend something where you work directly with people.

Just an idea.

 

[xyz123]

Stop thinking about economics for a while and focus more on life in general.

After all, regardless of what you think of Keynes he was right about one thing: "In the long run, we are all dead."

 

[zach]

Take a walk, and breathe in what you can.
That's happiness.

 

[liberteebell]

There are some really good ideas here, gardening (one of my absolute favorites), volunteering, taking a walk.

There's something incredible about planting a seed, tending plants and harvesting a crop.

I like things where you can see the results of your labor; it gives me a great deal of self-satisfaction and often makes all the negatives go away. I also have perfectionist tendencies which I've pretty much overcome by starting small instead of letting the big picture get me down when I'm learning something new.

I've also found things like refinishing a piece of furniture, repairing the kitchen sink or a small carpentry project to be very uplifting.

If you're good at something, volunteer to tutor a child in the inner city. Many of my friends volunteer at the local animal shelter and love it.

Good luck. I think a lot of us have been through this type of thing since our eyes have been opened. Life goes on though. Participate by making your little place in the world a bit better.