I know that title sounds quite dramatic but frankly, its true! I realize how self-pitiful this sounds but I don't have much in life that is worth living for and when I discovered pipe smoking two years ago, it lit up my world and was one of the few things that kept me going. Fast forward two years to today, and I have almost completely lost interest in the hobby/lifestyle. I have tried so many blends and different type of tobacco and it's all just boring and time consuming to me now. I really don't get anything out of it, both in the flavor and nicotine departments (or at least not enough flavor and nicotine to keep me coming back) and I find myself just getting antsy sitting out in the cold for 45 minutes while I puff away in the evenings. I want to love pipe smoking again and give myself something to wake up in the morning for but I just can't bring myself to enjoy it anymore. Any idea how I can rekindle my passion?
Pipe Smoking doesn't Interest me Anymore
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Why is it important to reignite an interest you've lost? Seems like a waste of precious time and effort. Just take your savings and put such into something that interests you.
Would smoking indoors make a difference? Is that an option?
Perhaps, taking a break is what is needed. But, what drew you to pipe smoking in the first place?
Perhaps, taking a break is what is needed. But, what drew you to pipe smoking in the first place?
Try wingsuit flying through holes in rock walls at 100+ mph. It's a great way to discover the importance of focusing interest and attention on a subject.
After doing it a few times, staying interested in pipes & tobacco will seem trivial in comparison.
After doing it a few times, staying interested in pipes & tobacco will seem trivial in comparison.
Sell me your Dark Plug for 10 bucks a pound.
As someone who’s been there, it sounds like you have depression. I’d suggest going to see a therapist and putting the pipes and tobacco on pause for now. All of my favorite relationships and things seemed unsatisfying until I addressed the depression.
+1 ... If I had to smoke outside it would be much less often, and would probably just be cigarillos most of the time. Pipe would be reduced to an occasional thing.
Maybe just take an extended break. It’s also possible that you are dealing with depression like @AroEnglish said. That’s how I know I’m dealing with something mentally sometimes. The loss of interest in things that I normally love to do or being frustrated with the tediousness of it.
No worries, man. Been there. Tried the pipe and picked up a few 35 years ago, then put it aside. You're right, it does take some time and attention. Doesn't need to be a lifestyle. Box it up (save your tobacco!) and you'll likely decide to pick it up to try again sometime. Good for you, either way!
It's ok to walk away. Truly is. I got tired of coaching and stopped for a few years and went back and thoroughly enjoying it again.
Omg, just because someone does not want to do something anymore does not mean they are depressed.
Omg, just because someone does not want to do something anymore does not mean they are depressed.
I didn’t go back to my X. Believe me, I lost all interest.
It’s okay to move on.
It’s okay to move on.
From your opening statement, depression sounds like a factor. One of its key symptoms is an increased disinterest in what being alive has to offer.
Seeking out pleasures doesn't affect root causes for long, though it may help for the short term.
Put aside the "self-pitiful" self criticism and give yourself a break. It's not like having depression is unique, nor is it shameful except to emotional cowards and to idiots.
If you're not feeling the pleasures of pipe smoking you're not going to be able to force yourself to feel it. But, maybe engaging in some positive actions on your behalf may revive your interest, if not in this, in other things that you have let go.
Good luck.
Seeking out pleasures doesn't affect root causes for long, though it may help for the short term.
Put aside the "self-pitiful" self criticism and give yourself a break. It's not like having depression is unique, nor is it shameful except to emotional cowards and to idiots.
If you're not feeling the pleasures of pipe smoking you're not going to be able to force yourself to feel it. But, maybe engaging in some positive actions on your behalf may revive your interest, if not in this, in other things that you have let go.
Good luck.
Almost all of my friends (and myself) have or are finding themselves less interested in their interests as of late.
The incessant inundation of fkery on all fronts since late February 2020 is taking its toll, and few are exempt.
That said, the boy person you have to make happy is you.
Set aside, or step away-whichever makes you feel good.
The incessant inundation of fkery on all fronts since late February 2020 is taking its toll, and few are exempt.
That said, the boy person you have to make happy is you.
Set aside, or step away-whichever makes you feel good.
Usually when people lose interest in something they enjoyed, they move on to something else. The fact that you are focused on your loss of interest suggests, as sable brush says, that depression is a factor. No harm in going in for a maintenance stop with a counselor who can quickly sort this out. Usually depression is mild and temporary, but it can be life threatening, so it bears paying attention to.
If someone says that they don't have much in life worth living for, that probably does though.
I know that its possible and probable. My old man almost took his life when I was 12 because of his depression and anxiety. Very likely that I have that genetic trait.
Thanks all for your meaningful comments. I think I will take a break and try something else for some time to keep me occupied and see if a break will fix things. If not, be checking the Tobacco/Pipe For Sale threads lol