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Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?

I was unsure how to pose this question.

I don't mean in a any technical capacity, as in, your system for some reason is not sounding good and therefore you can't stand to listen to it or some component is not functioning correctly.

I mean in the sense that your having some issues in life perhaps that is affecting you emotionally or mentally and you are unable to enjoy your system.

For me there is some personal issues that has been affecting me and my family for the past couple of years and there are times I just am not able to sit down and enjoy the rig.

For the past month I have been unable to bring myself to listen to anything. Heck, even hardly been on this forum.

I know different people deal with issue's in different ways. Some might completely immerse themselves in their system to forget about the world for a little bit.

I mean that would make sense. Music is not just enjoyable but therapeutic. 

I should actually be using my system even more in these type of times but I usually just seem to lose interest in things I like when I am a bit mentally disturbed due to some issue going on.

So I am just curious, do you any of completely turn away from your system or the opposite, immerse yourself even more?

Thnx

Jay
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jay73 OP
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Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the comments/advice!

That was really nice to read and encouraging.

I am doing ok and will get back to the Music Soon.

It's nice to see all the support on this forum and that we all share a common interest in Music and the incredible hardware that's goes along with it.

I really appreciate the input from everyone.

@oldhvymec, thanks for your input. I cannot imagine what that must have been like to go through what you did. 

Thanks again all.

Jay


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audiodwebe
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Of course.

Depression robs the joy out of many things.  

During those periods I tend to watch a lot of mindless television.
douglas_schroeder
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Note: in the book iDisorder, I believe by Rosen, there is a direct positive correlation between screen use of all types (phone, computer,  TV, etc.) And depression.  An important read. 
pokey77
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@jay73 - I'm sorry to hear about your current situation. I find that sometimes I loose the will to listen, but I also found that if I will sit down and listen that I will usually find a way of escape, or even better yet, I'll feel better. It happened just today.

@rocray - That is some awesome advice and as you mention some advice of a lifetime has been offered here today by others. There are several persons of faith here that could become a resource for the OP if ever they are so inclined.

Finally it is a breath of fresh air that nearly everyone here has been able to contribute and that nearly no one was offended. That is what makes this country great.

OP, I pray your life issues fall away and you are left with peace and hope and a clear outlook.
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jjss49
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@douglas_schroeder

Feel free, even to the point of changing the hobby to something else. You have no mandate from the universe to be an audiophile your whole life. It matters very little if you ever use a HiFi again. Do not let stuff chain you.

I encourage you to invest in things that are eternal, and care less about the material stuff.

and who woulda thought, the best advice from our own dougey ain’t even about gear... seriously... valuable advice we can all be reminded of every now and then  👍👍👍

now if you will excuse me, i need to readjust the bias on my $8,000 tube monoblocks... 🤣🤣🤣
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