Losing my passion

[BAC]

Over the summer I seem to have misplaced my passion for shooting.  Part of it is being unemployed for so long and not wanting to spend any money that isn't absolutely necessary.  Part of it is that I rarely have anyone to go to the range with.  It was really fun shooting with my friends from high school earlier in the summer.  That was the first time in a long time I shot with anyone else, but they live too far away to make it a regular thing.

Went the other day and just really didn't want to be there, so I packed up and left after less than 50 rounds.  There's rarely anyone else at the club when I go, so there hasn't been a chance to get to know anyone there.

I even started a gunsmith correspondence course early this year, but haven't been motivated to do any studying since before my daughter's operation at the beginning of summer.  Now we may be moving to that gun-loving mecca Maryland.  Well, we probably will be, it's just a matter of when.

Sorry to unload.  I'm not looking for sympathy or advice, just needed to vent.

[Big Frank]

I can understand that. I lost my passion for shooting and other things when I became severely depressed, again.    The good news is I'm not suicidal. I may ride my ATV Sunday or do some shooting next week. I'm trying to get out of the house more. I just have to force myself to do things. Hang in ther BAC and it'll be fun again.

[ellis4538]

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard

[Ichiban]

I feel your pain.  Unemployment is very depressing.  Depression sucks the joy out of life.  Hang in there as this a temporary condition.

[dipisc]

Hi;

    Knowing now that I am not the only one having ups and downs keeps me "sane". The more I talk to others and find out that they/we are in the same boat helps make sence that it is not only me and that I can control only so much of my life and just have to keep going to get a better handle/control of the rest of it. I often wonder what became of the "good/happy times". For me to give up is against my character, striving to hang in there and make things happen is the only hope. Letting off a little steam helps from time to time.

     Maybe it is the current events happening in this country and the world. Everything use to make sence, now it is what in the world is going to happen next.

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[alfsauve]

Hang in there Brian.  Something good will come.  My motivation for hobbies does go up and down over the years.   Heck my motivation goes up and down.   

Just don't drop out entirely.  My wonderful, supportive wife got me lifetime memberships in NRA and ARRL when we were first married.  I may loose motivation, but the magazines keep me in touch and help keep my interest in something other than my own problems.

So stay on-line.  Here and G+ and keep talking.  We'll be here.

[fightingquaker13]

I fight it every day. Its gotten better, but I'm still not where I was. It can be crippling. You start replaying conversations, memories, woulda/shoulda/couldas, generally the bad stuff. The key is to do stuff. Just get out out. Hell, sitting in the back yard with an  iced coffee and watching the dog run around and enjoying the trees and such helps. You'll find that after you just go through the motions, you start to enjoy things more. It worked with fishing. I actually have fun. As far as shooting, I'd recommend an outdoor range. Being at an indoor dingy range is kind of depressing at the best of times. Get out in the sunlight. It does get better. Just my .02.
FQ13

[BAC]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.  It's kind of comforting to know you're not alone.  FQ - indoor range?  Who said anything about an indoor range?

[JC5123]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.  It's kind of comforting to know you're not alone.  FQ - indoor range?  Who said anything about an indoor range?

He reads way to much into things.

[Timothy]

You're never alone BAC! 

Hang in there, go hug your kids, wife and remember the important things in life have nothing to do with how you make a living.  Do what you can, they'll love you anyway!