Boredom is hard. Nobody talks about how much of a struggle it can be for some of us.
If boredom is painful for you, you aren't alone.
Boredom isn’t just for people who “have nothing to do”. Plenty of very busy people can also experience boredom from their everyday responsibilities. Often we think of teenagers being bored with school or being grounded, but adults with careers and families can experience boredom as well, which can lead some to seek out ways to entertain themselves with substance use.