Idleness can cause boredom, depression, loneliness, ... .. I encourage you to seek some activities that you enjoy or are otherwise productive.

I wish you were able to volunteer because I would recommend going to the Humane Society. The animals don't talk back and just want lots of love and human contact. I have a friend that does almost one puzzle a day and that keeps him busy. Do you have artistic abilities? Unfortunately I don't otherwise I would love to make things! I know we can only spend so much time on the Internet or watch TV. But if you do, try to watch feel good movies, comedies, and the like to keep you busy. I also painted the inside of my entire house not once, but twice! That would also make you feel good at the results. If you find the Prozac isn't working as well as it should, I believe the doctor can prescribe up to 60mg. The doctor is the one to answer that. I was just put back on in at 20 mg. I'm sure you will get a lot of great suggestions here. Hugs GB

I love animals. I actually live with 3 dogs lol. They keep me a lot of company during the day, but I still get lonely sometimes. I am not very artistic, but I do like doing crafts. I've just been having a hard time finding any that aren't too complicated. I've even searched the internet.

I was taking 60mg of Prozac, when I got off of it the last time. I felt so much better, that I decided to take myself off my meds. What a dumb move that was. That was several years ago though and I know to never do that again. I'm just starting to wonder if it's time to try something else. I've tried so many medications though, and Prozac is the only one that's helped me. All the other ones I've tried either made me feel worse or I couldn't deal with the side effects.

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And when it comes to keeping busy I have the opposite problem, I keep doing things when I shouldn't lol. Well one of the "problems" I have is music, I produce it write etc. I'd suggest learning an instrument maybe? The piano may be fun for you, but it takes patience. Or listening too it can help.

I recommend resolving your fears. If you pander to fear it quickly takes over your life. Live the life you want, and deal with the feelings that this causes. Feel the feelings. Let them scare you - you cannot remain in a state of fear forever. Your body will give up on it. You have to ask how much smaller you can make your life because it is either going to grow or shrink - but never stay the same. There is no magic pill. You need to be challenged and then work through your reactions with counselling. Otherwise you will end up a shut in.

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I love music too, and I always try to find something to do. Sometimes I don't feel like it but at least my mind is not focusing on negative things (like I used to do during the 1990s. I would sit on the couch and stare into space all day because I had nothing to do). I agree wity wanderingvet too much idleness can cause all those things. Not only do I enjoy music, I love to play pc games whenever I have the time.

I have two cats and they are like kids, regardless what time it is in the morning, they want to be fed and loved. :)

Aren't having animals wonderful? I have a 14 year old named Anny. . I think you would love volunteering at the Humane Society. It would be very rewarding for you. I also agree with bridgie about overcoming your fears. I suffer from Agoraphobia but I still force myself to walk to the store knowing how the traffic is going to affect me as well as all the people in the store. I have my friend Tom walk with me and he helps keep my mind occupied with conversation. I am learning that once we overcome our fears, we can accomplish anything that we put our mind to.(A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself.) Author Unknown. Hugs GB

I love arts and crafts, and cats. And i am the Queen of trying to keep busy. I love the music idea. I have keyboards and a guitar I am trying to learn. I have some ideas for you. You say you are not good at arts and crafts ... so why not teach yourself? You could go online and learn how to knit or crochet or sketch. Or you can learn another language....online and from the comfort of your living room. You can learn how to do a lot on line...I am hoping to learn how to read palms...to entertain my friends. LOL!!!!!

Bicycling works for me! It physically builds strong legs and core, and mentally/emotionally, it levels me out, brings up my depression and reduces my anxiety. The endorphins it pumps into my brain are beyond compare. I feel wonderful after riding a few miles.

Thank you for all of the suggestions. I will have to give some of these a try. I've just been feeling so down in the dumps lately, and it makes it so hard to get motivated, as I'm sure you all know!

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