Comments on: Modern “Neurasthenia:” Curing Your Restlessness

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:40:58 +0000

Very wise…what you’ve written is basic common sense but must of us are not only looking for the exotic lifestyle we are also looking for the exotic cure for that which ail’s us. If you could write and article about how to make a come back in life when one has already put together the dreamlife but due unbridled character flaws we manage to let get away…I’d for one like to read that! How is hope restored when you’re no longer forging ahead into the unknown? Yes most of us were start out somewhat full of niavety but were also full of hope & drive. How is hope restored when were beating ourselves up over past mistakes relentlessly?, tired before start because we’ve already done it before? Lastly, afraid that our best days our behind us? Anyway, Nice clear writting I’d love to hear what you’ve gotta say about making a come back in life I’m sure it would be worthwhile advise.

Respectfully
Paul

By: Karin

Karin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:19:57 +0000

Thanks, this is wonderful!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:50:39 +0000

I have this and I’m a girl. I can’t settle anywhere. I become unhappy everywhere I live after a few months. I hate when things are the same for too long.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:27:52 +0000

Thanks for this article. Found it interesting.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:55:00 +0000

Oh my God, this article is EXACTLY what I was looking for. This AoM website proves more and more useful all the time. I DEFINITELY have modern “Neurasthenia” regarding Grad School and my career. I answered “yes” to every question in the diagnosis. I HATE being in grad school. I’m absolutely stuck in my choices of where to focus my efforts. I haven’t even started my “career” yet and I’m miserable.

By: Kayode

Kayode — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:59:02 +0000

I just went through a ‘dream binge’… that’s what I call it, I get really excited about a million possibilities and jump around excitedly and then feel the immediate ‘hangover’ of paralysis where I realize i can’t possibly do all those things and then go back to the depressing-i’m stuck-i don’t-know-what-to-do stage.

Thanks for this post, it puts things in perspective. I know what I must do.

One thing at a time. Slowly and surely.

By: Career

Career — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:54:45 +0000

[...] I know that everyone’s experience is different. A lucky few are able to start right away in a job they love. Others are thrown into a job that keeps them so busy that they don’t have time to think about whether they love their job or not. I have a good amount of friends that are in this category; they are pilots, bankers and Navy SEALS. They are constantly under stress and from time to time their jobs can be very exciting. However, not many people can maintain a job like this for their entire career, so most will change jobs after 5-10 years. I guarantee you most of the people in this category will ask themselves at one point or another if what they will take away from the job (whether it be job satisfaction, job experience, or hireability..) outweighs what they put in (i.e. lack of sleep, neglect of family, constant stress..). The rest of us that are currently working fall into the category of “lucky enough to have a job.” This category can be split up into two groups depending on which generation you fall into. My generation (Generation Y) is accustomed, for the most part, to getting what they want. We are more capable (or think we are) than what the generation before us thinks. The result is that for the first year or two, or five or ten, we are stuck getting coffee and forwarding emails, and copying paper; basically “waiting our turn.” This makes us super RESTLESS. [...]

By: Thiva

Thiva — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:06:51 +0000

Well said.. Hats off..!!

Chasing big aims is always an tantalizing difficulty.. You have rightly pointed out the causes..
Most of us would have these symptoms.. As u said ” taking small steps” would lead to happiness.. After reading this I feel much relaxed..

Thanks..

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