Shifting obsessions

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Hi everyone,

I've been struggling with depression as long as I can remember and I find that my obsessive modes shift more and more when I'm having a day/week.
For example, I see some people who turn their obsessions into a career (e.g. loves science = become a scientist or engineer etc) but my focuses are shifting so much at the moment, I find it hard to even focus on routine tasks (mainly work, and the motivation to work)

For example, ever since Covid, I've been obsessed with playing video games but that in itself shifts from one game to the next (2-3 weeks on one game, followed by boredom then 2-3 weeks on the next) . My main passion is music, but, obviously Covid stops me playing with others and now I have little or no interest.

Is anyone else experiencing such rapid changes in obsession and concentration/focus?
Any tips or tricks for me to try out?

Thanks in advance

Tony

Hi tong456,

It's not 'obsessive modes' per se,your searching and going from one extreme to the next.

You need to stop and this is what the universe is telling you.

Practice doing nothing,then creativity will flow on what you should be doing next.

Here's a link,

The Art of Doing Nothing

I personally practice doing nothing,no distractions,just looking out a window and observing and watching nature etc.

When you practice doing nothing,you observe the mind,telling you should be doing something.

By doing nothing,you quieten the mind and silence the inner critic.

You'll also find,this will help lift your depression.

Good luck and take care.

If you want to fire up your musical interests, you may wish to contact a local music store and ask if they know of others also interested in "getting together".

You might use a telephone conference call or the Internet and have a virtual jam session.