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electric_blue68

(19,856 posts)
11. Just a few thoughts...
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 03:59 PM
Nov 2023

Definitely been times I've been bored outta my mind ("hair tearing out" dull work), or not thinking of something new to do if regular pursuits were not making me engaged. Although that might of been bc of mild depression (a quite good while back, so idk).

Anyway - is there any kind of on line casual type teaching you could do in relationship to your former occupation(s). Or something regarding the history of what you were involved in?
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Do you have any nearby younger friends, or relatives to help you at least clean some stuff - esp Your Space which I think might perk you up a bit. Or some one you could hire short term?
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Never the best at cleaning (though I can do it), but a serious downsizing situation got rid of a lot of stuff. I have lots of art & craft creative pursuits so there's always going to be "stuff". 😄
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Does the candle making idea really appeal to you, or was the easiest route as far as those things go? I enjoy a pretty, and sometimes inventive candle, and there's so many ways of making them. Just want you to have the best go at it process. 👍
Or consider whatever else crafting might appeal to you.
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Hope things will pick up.
Good luck! 👍

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So I thought I was depressed... [View all] grumpyduck Sep 2023 OP
Thanks for food for thought nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2023 #1
Me too h2ebits Sep 2023 #2
I'm 67 and having the issue, also, slightlv Sep 2023 #8
As far as cleaning up, grumpyduck Sep 2023 #9
Yeah... its the one bite at a time that gets me! slightlv Sep 2023 #10
Just a few thoughts... electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #11
good point stopdiggin Sep 2023 #3
Yeah, that's a good part of grumpyduck Sep 2023 #5
I notice I feel better when I'm busy Freddie Sep 2023 #4
I don't recall any moment in my life where I've ever been bored. hunter Sep 2023 #6
Good to hear. elleng Sep 2023 #7
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