I wonder if boredom could be a proxy for depression in this case. Boredom is a normal state, but people who aren't depressed escape boredom by seeking out stim

I wonder if boredom could be a proxy for depression in this case. Boredom is a normal state, but people who aren't depressed escape boredom by seeking out stimulation. Depression makes it harder to pursue activities that offer an escape from boredom and harder to enjoy the activities that you do engage in.