What to do, What to do...

I've never been so bored in my life. I don't know if you would call it depression - But whatever it is, it's killing me. I'll try and give you the condensed version.

This all seemed to begin after I was placed in an alternative education program at my school. We graduate early, and it's self-paced so I can't really complain.

I've got pretty much everything a 16 year old could ask for (except a car). I have an unnecessary, immense amount of friends, a girlfriend, more leisure items than I need, and I get out of school at 11:55 AM. Perhaps that's the source of the problem. Being on probation, I'm limited to what I can do out of school. Because the normal public school lets out at the same time I'm on lock-down (4:00 PM), that rules out spending time with friends (Unless they come over to my house, which isn't going to fly every day). Even with that, I usually let my girlfriend as oppose to friends come over on the days my mom allows it. I love her to death, but I haven't seen some of the guys in forever (no homo).

My brother is home a few days out of the week, but he's never really up for doing anything (He works graveyard so he tends to sleep during the day - Fair). My parents work until about 7:00 PM so it's pretty much just my brother and myself at the house all day.

I've also noticed that I've started doing something that I haven't really done before. Sometimes I'll just zone out and just ponder on everything. I really don't know why.

I can't even stand to be on the computer much longer than 30 minutes, even with being bored out of my mind. It just gets me down(er) for some reason. Hell, typing this is starting to get to me.

This is a brief run-down of a typical day for me;

7:00 AM - Get up and get ready for school.
7:55 AM-11:55 AM - School. Honestly, this is the best part of my day.
11:55 AM-12:30 PM - Go eat somewhere.
12:30 PM-12:00 AM (Usually when I go to sleep) - Sit around, watch maybe one show, text, nap, eat, and finally I go to sleep.

I've been around everywhere filling out applications but no one has returned a call yet. Oh! And keep in mind we're in a small town with absolutely no entertainment, no stores, just fields.

I can't blame anyone but myself for putting me in the 'legal' position I'm in, but this is killing me. I feel distant from everyone and everything. I've began smoking more and more after slightly cutting back, and my health is most likely spiraling downward. But honestly, it seems like it's the only thing I can use to calm my nerves.

Maybe this is normal. Going from someone who loved to party, always was out on the streets through the night, did shit without caring about the consequences - To this boring lifestyle I'm living.

I'm not trying to be "Emo" or get sympathy here - I just simply want suggestions for what to do to fill up my day with somewhat enjoyable things.

Also, sorry if I rambled. I literally typed everything that came to my mind.

 

You need to find something your interested in whether its a hobby or something you might want to do in the future. Try and find your 'destiny' if you know what I mean. Like what are you passionate about in life, try and set some monthly goals, maybe start working out, you seem to have a lot of free time and working out can only benefit ya. Also getting a job would help tons.

 

Dude, your life is so much better than mine. You're just bored I guess (with a girlfriend, lol). Get into a sport or learn an instrument. Honestly I can say ever since I picked up bass and guitar it's been my source for stress relief.

 

Damn bro, I don't know what you should do but I kinda feel ya. I got kicked outta school for 10 days today

 

She comes over occasionally, maybe 1-2 times during a regular 7-day week. When she's here, my mood completely changes. But even the 2 hour visit and "Fun activities" that go on during come to an end and are followed by another boring day.

Sports - I played hockey for awhile but I can't really do that until probation is up. I mean - I could, but only if my parents are 'supervising' me (Even at practices) and who really wants that.

Instruments - I've played guitar for 10 years, give or take, but I can't sit around 12 hours jamming alone.

I don't even get to go back, though, lol. I'm in there UNTIL I graduate or drop out. And I'm not dropping out.

 

You really need to find yourself a hobby. If you manage to get a job that will definitley help the situation. Is there anyway you can do an external course or something from a different school/tafe/college/uni etc?

 

Take up an instrument, find new music, go to gigs, skateboard, play xbox live, play runescape, start a band, read books, educate yourself, fuck your girlfriend, etc

 

I've already looked into the school thing. As of right now, I can't really do anything like that yet. And a job would help, yes. I've been looking and looking.

I play guitar, elaborate, I can't go to gigs past 4 PM, I never got into skating, I've lost interest in most games, I have one but we really can't practice much anymore unless they plan on hauling a drum set over here, Me + books/education = Noooo, only on Fridays and sometimes Sunday can that happen.

 

If all else fails start a lemonade stall.

 

By new music I mean like expand your genres
I never get bored of finding new music

 

Perhaps. I actually listen to a wide variety of music, you know, excluding foreign genres like Latin American music or the sounds of Africa. Lol.

Also, I can't stand main-stream music (Ex. All that remains or whatever, Brokencyde, etc.).

I'm starting to lose liking in rap, as well. Honestly, some of the songs today - I've heard better beats in a hospital.

 

Well there are a ton of underground bands that people barely know about.
And some music in Latin America is actually really good, I dont know about Africa because Ive never been there

 

sport, hobby; paintball, airsoft, dirtbiking (something expensive) or even a recreational drug

 

I feel for you man =/

Are you into art at all? Or try building things, like a new computer or something, or creating a website. I don't really know man =/

 

I've bean through a similar situation. It also sounds like you have ADD with the zoning out thing, a doctor can prescribe you something that helps stop that, unless you like it. Here's some things i did to get past the insane boredom: modded an x-box, skateboarding(although you never got into it), weed, drinking. That's really all that got me through that.

Oh i just realized you were on probation so weeds probably not a good idea.

 

Same boat really. I've got my life set-up for me for the most part, but waiting for everything to fall into place is just insanely boring. It can be depressing at times feeling like you haven't got anything to do, but just don't worry about it. Life will always have periods where everything is great, and periods where everything is shitty. Stop smoking, you'll regret it later on.

Pick up a hobby, sports and music are two good ones. I'd avoid video games unless you really can't find anything else to make a hobby out of. Working out is also a good way to keep yourself busy.

 

I am pretty sure this feeling is going around the world. Everyone seems to feel this way.

When i turned 16 i got a truck, totalled it. Got another. Totalled it. Got a third. It's just a legitiment P.O.S.

Just got charged with possesion and paraphinalia and had to spend the night in jail (got lucky, almost $2000 later)

I was almost kicked out of high school for not going.

My parents got divorced right before this.

I ended up making it into an alternative high school. Now school is not bad at all. 9am - 1:30pm with no homework.

EVERYDAY. I ask the same question. What can i do today. Usually its the same routine. I leave school. Get stoned. Listen to music.

Lately i have been trying to do more things.

I got into making music on FL Studios. Working out pretty good. Also I got back into the BMX life for a little bit.

As of what you should do to fill your spare time. You know what you want to do. It's all about finding out how to do it.

Life is simple, You make choices and you don't look back.

 

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Man you guys are lucky your at school, I graduated last year with shitty results so that fucks me over into getting into any decent colleges or other study areas, and wake up everyday round about the time you guys come out of school, depends on the previous night. I havent started looking for a job yet, i plan to turn 18 before i do, reason being Alcohol may need to be served if im a waiter or some shit... and the legal age here is 18 to drive as well. Anyway the only thing i look forward to is gym everyday, which i go to at about 5pm with my only friend i can trust. ( my best friend ) My girlfriend is great, she makes me happy but only for so long untill we fight again over something pathetic like why i looked in the direction of this other girl.

I started playing WoW which was fun i really enjoyed it but now my membership has run out and im waiting for more, lol. I cant afford much, cause im not rich like most of you probably, if i want something i have to get it myself. In my opinion take advantage of your situation to solve your boredom, get something you have never done before or start something new.. go to gym as well, thats the best imo

Speak to your girl, ask her for help? Speak to family, etc...

Goodluck bru, peaCe

 

You got a xbox or ps3? Playing online should help you get through the days