A total lack of passion

[ms_ann_thrope]

It's just gone. Sitting here desperately trying to come up with something that I'm dying to see, or do or pursue. Nothing. Looking around at the state of things, I would expect just the opposite. Once it's gone, is it gone for good? Is it just a slump?

Where does passion live?

 

[Adre]

It's just gone.
Where does passion live?

In an upscale downtown condo, top floor.

 

[Kitty]

In an upscale downtown condo, top floor.

hehe.

 

[Noor]

You are just shutting down a bit. You have to go through the motions, fake till you make or whatever.

Once you get your next treatment date it will probably get better.

Maybe hang out with friends and small children.

 

[Jennifer]

It's just gone. Sitting here desperately trying to come up with something that I'm dying to see, or do or pursue. Nothing. Looking around at the state of things, I would expect just the opposite. Once it's gone, is it gone for good? Is it just a slump?

Where does passion live?

It's called anhedonia and is an indicator of depression. With the health issues that you are dealing with, it is not surprising to have this happen. Talk to a medical professional. It can be easily treated.

 

[Noor]

It is not gone for good, it's just a phase. really!

 

[PoppingTom]

Where does passion live?

In music, for example.

..... it's just a phase. really!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NeW4TlB8oQ

 

[Aquagal]

It's just gone. Sitting here desperately trying to come up with something that I'm dying to see, or do or pursue. Nothing. Looking around at the state of things, I would expect just the opposite. Once it's gone, is it gone for good? Is it just a slump?

Where does passion live?

Ugh Anne, I don't know, turn on the music. Wallow in it, it will help to feel something, anything,

I find when the blahs are too overwhelming that exercise helps me. Yes, it can be difficult getting there, I just focus on thinking when this is done I will feel so much better than an hour ago. When I hit that point of endorphins that trick my body and brain I tell myself, "Remember this, dammit. Remember how good you feel, remember you forced this thought in to your head".

 

[Canky_at_18]

It's just gone. Sitting here desperately trying to come up with something that I'm dying to see, or do or pursue. Nothing. Looking around at the state of things, I would expect just the opposite. Once it's gone, is it gone for good? Is it just a slump?

Where does passion live?

My professors tell me that passion lives down at the end of lonely street.

 

[warrior queen]

It's hard to get excited about anything when you have an issue such as yours in the back of your mind all the time.
Worse - watching family and friends trying to make things extra happy/fun because they think you need it.

Not feeling the passion for anything? Go with it..... curl up on the sofa with a book or movie and some ice cream (or whatever else you feel is relaxing).

 

[Killswitch]

You need purpose not passion.

 

[InternationalFunboy]

Passion lives in new experiences. Some small, others grand, all impassion someone. I want to learn how to ride a horse. And don't mean one of those horse trips where you just go in a line through the woods or mountains or what have you. I'm fairly sure you could turn around backwards and drink beer, and that horse will know where to go.

And ...there isn't a thing wrong with that trip. Seriously, I endorse this activity as both an avid drinker and a well-seasoned fucker offer.

But I want to learn real horsemanship so I can maneuver with the horse, navigate tight spaces and eventually go FLAT FUCKING OUT across a deep green meadow.

I'd also like to sail a boat measuring longer than 50 feet.
I want to race in the Baja 1000.
I want to dive an old sunken wreck that no one else has ever found.
I want to date a girl who rides her own motorcycle like a boss.
And I really want to fly one of those wingsuits or a Martin Jetpack, but I would settle for one of these.

Passionate pursuits, that's were my passion lives.

 

[Littlefinger]

It's because there aren't enough political threads on the GB, isn't it?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

I tried to start a thread on the Politics board and couldn't.

 

[smoothg103rd]

I tried to start a thread on the Politics board and couldn't.

Ann are you going to blow on my dice for Sunday or what?

 

[Noor]

http://youtu.be/6W9QJe4BgPo !!!

 

[Colonel Hogan]

It's just gone. Sitting here desperately trying to come up with something that I'm dying to see, or do or pursue. Nothing. Looking around at the state of things, I would expect just the opposite. Once it's gone, is it gone for good? Is it just a slump?

Where does passion live?

I relate to this. I don't have your health challenges, but I accept your question at face value.

No, it is not gone for good. And there is more to it than just a slump.

Killy is on the right track when he says you need a purpose. When you have the purpose the passion tends to follow.

So where is it? Someplace where you're not looking, obviously. It's a tune you're not listening for. The bitch of it is, you can't force it out of your brain through sheer effort. It is not an intellectual exercise.

All you can do is make life your all-you-can-eat buffet and sample as many bits as possible until you discover what you wish to pig out on. Don't restrict yourself to things you think you are interested in, and for God's sakes don't wait for inspiration.

It's a wine tasting. Sip. Swish. Spit. Make a note and move on.

Expose yourself (not that way......unless....). Be the white board on which fate writes the best fit you both are looking for.

In the meantime, seek to enjoy the journey of discovery.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

If I can just make it to spring.

 

[Tryharder62]

If I can just make it to spring.

I have trouble in the winter too. Spring will come, but it sometimes feels so far away.

 

[Aquagal]

You guys stop bein all whiney with your lack of sun, I have the least amount around here. Okay, well up until thør gets back.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

I have considered flying to Alaska to see the northern lights, but not enough to actually do it.

 

[Libsam]

Ann, I need you...
now...
tonight.

And I need you more than ever.
And if you only hold me tight.
We'll be holding on forever.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

You're very mendacious.

 

[Libsam]

Turn Arooooound, Bright Eyes!

Every now and then I know you'll always be the only boy who wanted me the way that I aaaaam!

 

[Aquagal]

I have considered flying to Alaska to see the northern lights, but not enough to actually do it.

To be assured, which is never 100% positive visibility anyway, you'd need to go way north. To open ground, perfect in a lawn chair lounger in a sleeping bag. Watch them move and dance. Hear them crackle.

Surround yourself in beauty when things look bleak.