I am somewhat distracted as I am writing this as I have the TV on. One of my good friends is also asking me why I think I ruined my chances with another lady friend that may have been attracted to me. I will write about girl problems in a separate blog.
The reason why I am writing this is because I am bored. Many people know the feeling of boredom, it is just what people do with their time when they are bored is what counts. How many people go out for a a cigarette because they are bored, or go grab something to eat? What do people really do with their time when they are bored. Now anyone with Asperger's Syndrome (Aspie for short) gets bored easily, and I know this. I spend a lot of time doing absolutely nothing and I usually daydream in those moments. Wouldn't surprise me if other Aspies do this too, or any normal thinking human for that matter.
Thinking about life's up and downs, I have dealt with depression like most other Aspies deal with. Some seem to have it tougher than I do, and some don't. But how does one know how to really deal with depression better than others. There is no wrong answer to this, but maybe some advice to try something may help people feel better. I know what causes the depression here and the reasons are usually because:
1. Seasonal Depression- usually comes in the winter during Christmas, New years, and then my birthday. Each year is experienced differently, but I usually feel down during this time of the year. All this happens in a 6 week time period. Usually I do nothing to snap out of it, then gradually after my birthday I feel better every day that passes afterwards.
2. Lack of exercise and poor nutrition- I am totally obsessed with the idea of good fitness and good nutrition. I find it hard to be happy about the shape of my body and who I am without exercise and proper nutrition. (Side-note about obsession is that it is both, a strength and weakness for me.)
3. Isolation for extended periods of time- having people to talk to and hang out with is also key. They don't have to be new friends, and they can be roommates. I will warn you that your roommates may not care, but just make an attempt to spend time with them and things should be good. Always make time for the people you know and feel are your friends. Make sure to keep in contact with the friends you want to keep around. Don't always wait to hear from others, take the initiative.
4. What occupies your time- In other words, find a hobby. I personally like to read, watch movies/TV and play video games in my downtime. This should not be too hard for Aspies, since it is very easy for us people to get obsessive.
5. When obsession becomes addiction- You play that one good video game and you spend all of your spare time playing it and you stop enjoying life. I know this from experience.
Not likely to cause much depression for me now, but did in the past:
6. Drugs and Alcohol- You can also include medication in this here. I personally don't take medication and like to have the occasional drink. I quit smoking a while ago, and I haven't touched marijuana in quite some time. I know from previous experience that long term use of medication, smoking and drug use, and alcohol addiction will cause misery and long term depression. When it came to smoking pot and smoking cigarettes, nothing made me feel more accomplished than giving up those bad habits.
Aspies and Non-Aspies may relate to what I have said about depression. Anyone can do what they want to do to snap out of a funk they are in. It may or may not be the same thing
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