welcome to my world of boredom

[mausland1981]

Hello fellows
As you see my titles seems to be interesting why i said it so . I just felt so bad that i've got too much bad luck in life . Since 2005 my career has ended and didn't have any chance to restart anymore. I'd like to go go to school and study i can't either it's too expensive nor they just don't accept me . Got no friends to cheer up ,rode my bike always alone - that's another problem coz i'm sometimes loosing my interest to ride out. I need some advice and motivation as of now i don't feel either seeing other people what should tell about myself .

[Mr. Bloom]

mausland: I encourage you to see a doctor since what you describe is classic symptoms of depression. Exercise is a natural remedy and I encourage you to push hard to overcome the urge to not exercise. Medication is also an option, but I understand that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise is the equivalent of an anti-depression medication.

It's sad, but I suspect that at one point in their life, 80% of the members of this forum have stuggled with exactly what faces you right now.

Please, please, please, do not let your circumstances control your attitude.

[singletrackmind]

Indeed. Well said, Mr. Silver.

[Tuckervill]

Medication is also an option, but I understand that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise is the equivalent of an anti-depression medication.

I just want to proceed with caution here, because this statement makes it all sound so simple. I know Mr. Silver didn't intend to condense a very complex problem into a simple solution. But when you're depressed, and you read a simplification like that, it can be very overwhelming. When I was at my darkest time, It would have sounded just like another thing I'm failing at.

I would be happy if the statement read "aerobic exericise CAN BE the equivalent of an anti-depression medication." Consider that some people who exercise regularly and even train for competition can be depressed and on medication.

I'm sorry, Mausland, that you seem to be suffering so. Please confide in someone--your partner, friend or parent--who can help you. One minute at a time, dear.

Karen

[Mr. Bloom]

You're right T. That's an important clarification.

Many years ago, I took depression meds...they got me over a hurdle...and then I was able make choices that led me over the top...

[Zen]

I'm not very motivated to ride these days either. Unless I have someone to be responsible to (like a group ride or a friend) I have a hard time getting started.

I have also lost my job, I've been looking for something suitable for a year.

I'm not bored, though, and I'm not depressed.

I am however, an avid gym goer. taking spin classes and doing my pt home program and core exercises so I can walk without pain.

I'm also involved with dog rescue.

I just made a conscious decision to get out and do stuff.

[pinkychique]

mousland,
I'm so sorry to hear that you're suffering. I have found that when I'm hating going out on my bike, yoga does the trick. If you can find a yoga studio, I highly recommend that you go talk to a yoga teacher, and they can design a practice for you and tell you when classes are, sometimes just going to a class makes me feel better
if you cannot make it to a studio, check out:
yogatoday.com where they have free yoga classes every day
yogajournal.com also has information about anything that you need to know.

feel better

i send you hugs and kisses!!!!

[mausland1981]

THANK YOU guys for your kind replies. I 'm not really a girl who use to be bored and so depressed before. But now i'm getting worst and do sometimes have mood swings. I've been living here in Luxembourg for 8 years already , but nothing really change alot since i came here. Life is too dull in here and people aren't not so friendly- i've got few bad experiences with them .

I just hope that one day the world will change where poverty and the sick will end , money will not be that much important to us humanoids. Working together , helping each other to make our lives better. I've been trekkie fan ''Star Trek'' so a year now since i'm watching them alot nowadays.

If man can travel through space we can someday start our new lives out there and meet new kinds of species.

I'm sort bored here eversince i've moved from the philippines, since then i'm into cycling it's easy to find a cycling buddy here too. Actually my boyfirnd and i visited USA last august-sept. bcoz he wants me to show how beautiful this country is.
He's absolutely right, i was so excited to got up there and see places like lake placid, boone, blue ridge mountain , myrtle beach and play mini golf for hours - we're going back there and ride my back by next year , actually i might buy myself a bike there coz it's cheaper and better - trek ladies bike , my bike is Giant tcr an old one.

After longs rides of cycling, a decent meal at olive garden wuld be nice , maybe breakfast at ihop or dunkin donuts nor denny's would be nice .
I MISS USA

i hope i could make firends thru here : tla2006@excite.com

[mausland1981]

Did i said it's easy to find a cycling buddy here , yes that's true only if you're a guy , there aren't much ladies here cycling on a cold , freezing temperature.
Most ladies here at my age , they just do make-up , go to parties ,work n shopping.

[wannaduacentury]

Mausland, I'm sorry you're going through a rough patch. If there's one thing I wouldn't do and that is to stop riding. Please keep riding and it'll help you through this lonely time. Keep the spirit. Jennifer

[Zen]

Maus, you're bordered by Germany and France.
You have a computer.
Why not train for and plan a trip for spring?

[luv'nAustin]

Sorry to hear that things in your life are not going the way you'd like. I hope that you get some help for yourself and are feeling better soon. Don't forget about your bike and how good you must feel while you are riding...you can do it. I know you can!

[froglegs]

Sorry to hear that you are going through this. I'm 26 too, and I also struggle with depression and anxiety. I also ride alone and it can be hard to get motivated sometimes, like this morning - I'm arguing with both my husband AND sister, plus my job is stressing me out big time. It hasn't been a good week. Still, I know that once I get on my bike and get out of town, and stop wallowing, I'll feel better (and maybe more motivated to end the deep freeze).

Well I hope things get better for you, and keep riding. Exercise *always* helps and never makes you feel worse, at least in my experience.