Question 1

why does boredom drive me insane and makes me anxious?

Accepted Answer

: It makes me envious of you. Boredom: you have free time? I started reading at young age, still I have so many famous books to read. I have still not calculated all the ratio in “Alice in Wonderland “ Do you have space for plants? Do you like to cook? I am sure you are interested in sports. Talk to family. I hope it helps.

Question 2

can severe boredom in children be a medical condition?

Accepted Answer

Boredom Is A Symptom: Boredom in a child in and of itself is not a medical condition however it can be a symptom in children with learning disorders, visual/hearing disorders, ADHD, and more. Crucial information was not given such as child's age, past medical/developmental/social/family history, and more. See doctor for full medical/developmental assessment. Further referral to developmental specialist may be needed.

Question 3

is depression and boredom linked? please advise!

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia: In a depressive disorder the symptom would be referred to as anhedonia, experiencing a a lack or absence of pleasure in activities or people in your life.  These people or activities were enjoyable before the disorder. Boredom may be something different.

Question 4

can risperdal cause serious boredom?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: High doses of antipsychotics can lead to emotional blunting and someone turning frankly parkinsonian and it is very difficult to have an exciting day in this state.  It could even be terrifying to be imprisoned in your own body.  A transition to the antipsychotics that are partial agonists at Dopamine receptors or that operate through blocking serotonin receptors may be beneficial.  Stay safe!

Question 5

what to stop yourself if you eat for depression or boredom?

Accepted Answer

Depression: Food is often used as a soothing mechanism and also to avoid feelings, but feeling full doesn't relieve feelings of sadness, even temporarily.  Talk therapy is your first best bet in stopping the food-as-substitute cycle.

Question 6

is it a bad sign if someone constantly changes their interests going from obsession to boredom?

Accepted Answer

Consider this : Anxiety, depression, add or bipolar conditions.

Question 7

is boredom eating considered an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Not a disorder: Our current framework to consider a psychiatric disorder is based on dsm-iv-tr criteria. One key element in considering a disorder is "functional impairment".  Boredom eating may be indicative of an underlying issue that would benefit from an evaluation.

Question 8

how can sexual boredom affect a 10year old relationship?

Accepted Answer

Sex is boring ennui: If neither party if truly interested, it would not be as significant  - although one might question where the libido went. Sex drive decline can be due to medications, depression, anxiety, medical illness, sleep disorders, or lack of close/confiding relationship where one does not feel comfortable disclosing what one would want or excites them. The book slow sex.

Question 9

what do you do to combat lonliness, boredom and hopelessness?

Accepted Answer

Help others : If that doesn't help there may be a neuro chemical issue that may need a temporary solution with medications.Long term solution is counseling to figure out past hurts or unsettled issues that need to be addressed.

Question 10

need docs help! i am on risperdal. does it really cause boredom?

Accepted Answer

Don't know why: Risperdal is being used. If you have manic or hypomanic states- then a more normal energy/ mood level might seem "boring". It can be relative.

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