When Life grows boring

Boredom is not a new thing for the human beings and they are the only creature who gets bored. Boredom actually is the unpleasant emotional and mental state of discomfort, loss of interest and excitement.

Boredom may be situational or chronic in nature. Situational boredom is based on daily activities and experiences. Like, getting bored from books, class room lectures, and repetitive tasks. Chronic boredom is upsetting and pathological that persists till not taken professional psychological help.

The symptoms which an individual faces during boredom are sleepiness, self absorption, tiredness, vanity and moderate to severe depression etc. Every individual knows about the reasons of getting bored around them, but never comes to know about the reasons present in themselves. Causes of boredom may differ from individual to individual. Lack of variety and curiosity in life, high intelligence are major factors of getting bored.
Coping strategies for the boredom are like,
• Introducing more changes to one’s life.
• Introducing different ideas into life.
• Use of fantasies in creative way in life.
• Tolerating boredom and considering it due to a reason resides in one’s own self.
• Getting the use of intelligence.
• Engaging oneself in motor activities whenever feelings of bored.

In case of chronic boredom you must consult with clinical psychologist. Anti boredom medications are not the solution rather than if boredom is associated to severe depression. Clinical psychologists can help the individuals, introducing different therapeutic interventions after clinical assessment. With the help of clinical psychologist individuals can get rid of boredom by making oneself strong in achieving one’s goals, interests and potentials. Boredom can mostly be treated through improving one’s abilities in routine life