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He's not just staring into space. He's doing something, if he's watching tv or doing something on his smartphone. He must do something else, though.
Who does his yard work? Yard guy
His housework? Maid/my mom
His meals? My mom
His shopping? My mom
Does he do any exercise? Supposed to golf twice a week and go to gym but cancels a lot.
Does he ever talk on the phone w/friends or family? Not daily
Go to a movie? No
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Op, this sounds like my dad, so I'd like to chime in bc it worries us all (his family).
He loved his work. Worked till 71 or thereabouts and seems to have the attitude that there's nothing for him to do if he does not have his work.
So he'll get up, get ready, read the news (repeatedly on various different news outlets/computer/actual newspaper), watch the news, listen to the news...it's like an endless news cycle on at that house. In the evening there may be some tv shows he watches. Occasionally he will tell me he completed a book. Occasionally he'll cook something or go buy something. My kids go see them at least once a week, but eventually he has to take a nap (no exercise = deconditioning = endless naps).
It's odd...like he's biding time and just binging on the news. It's like without structure, he can't get anything done (something I can totally relate to - structure makes me way more productive) besides eating chips and watching the news.
He's a fairly healthy 78 years old (has never had surgery, never been to the ER, check-ups/stress tests great, etc), but this lifestyle will cut his years short and there are so many people in his life who enjoy him and want him to be around.
Man, if he just took a walk everyday, that would be something.
Op, this sounds like my dad, so I'd like to chime in bc it worries us all (his family).
He loved his work. Worked till 71 or thereabouts and seems to have the attitude that there's nothing for him to do if he does not have his work.
So he'll get up, get ready, read the news (repeatedly on various different news outlets/computer/actual newspaper), watch the news, listen to the news...it's like an endless news cycle on at that house. In the evening there may be some tv shows he watches. Occasionally he will tell me he completed a book. Occasionally he'll cook something or go buy something. My kids go see them at least once a week, but eventually he has to take a nap (no exercise = deconditioning = endless naps).
It's odd...like he's biding time and just binging on the news. It's like without structure, he can't get anything done (something I can totally relate to - structure makes me way more productive) besides eating chips and watching the news.
He's a fairly healthy 78 years old (has never had surgery, been to the ER, check-ups/stress tests great, etc), but this lifestyle will cut his years short and there are so many people in his life who enjoy him and want him to be around.
Man, if he just took a walk everyday, that would be something.
I’d still like to know what the op does all day since she doesn’t work,and lives in a room in her parents house.
My father is like this. Always been like this, now that he’s retired, it’s even worse. He just sits around the house, maybe watching a bit of t.v. or playing around with his smartphone. I’d be bored outta of my mind just sitting around and just daydreaming to pass time. I don’t understand how someone not realize there’s more to life than just sitting around everyday
I know a 23 year old guy like this. It's sad. He doesn't work or go to school, he just sits at home and plays video games all day and doesn't shower. I don't understand it. He got invited to his friend's wedding and didn't go. He literally doesn't leave the house. I don't understand ...
I know a 23 year old guy like this. It's sad. He doesn't work or go to school, he just sits at home and plays video games all day and doesn't shower. I don't understand it. He got invited to his friend's wedding and didn't go. He literally doesn't leave the house. I don't understand ...
From afar, it is not possible to provide an accurate diagnosis, but I think there is a very strong probability that he is suffering from Agoraphobia: https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/agoraphobia#1
As to his apparent aversion to showering, that can be one of the effects of Clinical Depression.
I think that this guy needs to see a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist a.s.a.p.
I know a 23 year old guy like this. It's sad. He doesn't work or go to school, he just sits at home and plays video games all day and doesn't shower. I don't understand it. He got invited to his friend's wedding and didn't go. He literally doesn't leave the house. I don't understand ...
How does he support himself? If you say his parents, that is the problem. I would not allow my daughter to EVER do anything like that. Depression or not, get off your butt and do something.
How does he support himself? If you say his parents, that is the problem. I would not allow my daughter to EVER do anything like that. Depression or not, get off your butt and do something.
Parents, yeah but they don't work either - lol, so the govt supports them basically.
I know a 23 year old guy like this. It's sad. He doesn't work or go to school, he just sits at home and plays video games all day and doesn't shower. I don't understand it. He got invited to his friend's wedding and didn't go. He literally doesn't leave the house. I don't understand ...
My example was anecdotal at best, but the people in my extended family that have stayed active - whether physically or mentally (or both) tend to be in better general health than those that have led "do nothing" retirements.
yes, and it makes perfect sense, doesn't it?
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