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What is a good hobby for a depressed person? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by QuietStorm@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So i still have depression and im constantly bored, i feel like a loser who cant do anything right. I want to let my creativeness out, make something i can share with the world or family, but im probably dreaming too big. I cant stand being depressed and bored, it stinks, everyone tells me to work out but i lack the motivation to do so.

i usually just watch youtube all day while complaining to family members that have no idea what to do about me.

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[–] writerlygal@lemm.ee 19 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Making food, either baking or cooking. They focus you on the here and now and you eat well to boot.

A hobby that has helped me a lot is knitting. It’s simple to learn and it’s another truly mindful thing to do for you.

[–] Shrek@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I second cooking!

[–] DudePluto@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yes! I struggle to motivate myself to stick with hobbies. I love photography, making art, writing - but often the motivation is just lacking. But cooking? I'm biologically motivated to cook (most days) so it's easy to keep up with. All I have to do is save recipes and plan ahead just a little