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I've kinda had this happen to me recently, at least the part about hobbies. Maybe I just need something new? Any hobby ideas you could comment would be coolio.
FP EDIT: Holy cow, never thought this would get so much attention. Thank you for all the support and advice. Think I'll try sewing, bettering my handwriting, and consulting my close friends about it more.
Good luck, have fun, aloha!
Rodltwo
Habbadax
That sounds a lot less like fine and a lot more like depression to me
SpringToMyWinter
I've started dabbling in chain mail. Not too expensive if you make your own rings, but you'll get tired of the hand cramps eventually.
mrgodSRB
woodworking
TenaciousB27
Sports? Golf? Disc golf? Weight lifting? Art? Music? Poetry? Witchcraft? Wizardry? Search for the holy Grail? Sex? Spanish Inquisition?
Petemccabe
Screw hobbies—do something that will help someone else, in a way that you get to see the person you helped. i.e. volunteer at a shelter.
Attackbob118
Tried Larping? Make friends, beat people up, wear cool shit and camping. Plus looks good on resumes and you'll have no money for drugs!
TheNoirAntagonist
Build something that always seems to help me a bit some time back breaking work that requires a lot of concentration helps
meredithmoderate
Classic depression. A friend told me...
myselfasme
Find someone worse off than you and do something for them.
DramaticInternetNonsense
I started to change the furniture's place in my apartment and one thing after the other i just subscribe to a website to talk to new people
DramaticInternetNonsense
Which had not happened since 2010. So that's nice. You can beat your sad ideas step by step.
BrickorBottle
Video games. It helps me to escape. Might not be healthiest, but its the only thing that I'm still interested in without immense effort.
WixWixWix
Not it's not, yes they do, drink more water, try breathing exercises, drink more water, and try some new things.
ConsiderateFlag
well, that's basically depression. now that you know that, you can try and do something about it :)
smelldis1luv
10 years all I'm sayin
CaibreGreyblade
Twelve has passed for me. What now?
BlackDragoness
iScreenshotProfiles
10 years?
kaarbaak1337
Seriously...when do you finally say 'what's the point?'
Elbaryn
Crossfit, do miniatures interest you at all? Maybe board games? Find a hobby store near you. They can be some of the best people.
chrizyo
All of these can be sign of a starting depressive episode. Have an eye on it, and if your condition worsens start looking for a therapist.
Fweeblies
Yep.
meredithmoderate
Volunteering is excellent! Meeting people is so much easier when you're working with them.
GlassHouseOfEmotions
If you like being outdoors, have ~$30-45 to spend, and have access to a course to play on...I recently got big into disc golf. It's a blast.
RowRowFightThePowa
And I've lost most of my friends and people I care about*
naughtyandnice1
Origami
jbilly90
Same except i under eat
eh91
Welcome to adulthood
antipixelz
Andy, are you okay? You've been hit by, you've been struck by crippling anxiety
bringbakfirefly
Depression, not anxiety.
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bringbakfirefly
So do lots of things. It's still important to differentiate because often one is cause and the other an effect.
ClickbaitOhHaHa
"Life is pointless", "nothing matters" and "none of my old hobbies interest me" suggest depression, but it could be both
manifestcrackers
but i dont feel sad. just...bored.
DigYourselfBaby
I find helping others feels rewarding, especially when one has lost interest in oneself. Gives you a sense of accomplishment.
WithPride
That's actually a sure sign of it. First you feel bored then the crippling sense of helplessness sets in.
yoshi
start knitting
TheLastVice
I've honestly thought about this, I've heard it passes time like crazy! I need to get into my 'crazy knitting grandma' phase anyway
yoshi
if you ever decide to start, check out this https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/wiki/gettingstarted
nakedasajaybird
Welcome to every day of the rest of your life. This is as good as it gets and it will never be this good again.
luvinlife17
I agree
Lionskull
you might wanna see somebody about that.
thomasisabigfatweiner
As someone who was there and bounced back and am really probably happier than before - only with that attitude.
noveltyanomaly
https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif
Sacurason
Steaming load of bullshit.
TheBeardedDragon
*streaming load of "edgy" bullshit
Twinklepot
Sometimes a bit of structure and planning can help. Plan tomorrow this evening. Have a couple of small goals to achieve. Plan a treat (1)
Th3H1ghlander
Seconded!Setting out 2 achieve something & actually completing it helps! E.g. Do U have any small thing broken that U said U would fix? (1)
Th3H1ghlander
ObiWanKafuckinobi
"Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving"
thedarknessvisible
Planning things makes me more anxious
NoIdidntsayAbeLincolnIsaidHeyBlinkin
Think simply. The plan can be to wake up early to make a healthy breakfast, nice cup of tea or go for a walk before the day gets going.
thedarknessvisible
(1) Planning to wake up early is the exact thing that makes me anxious. I have a hard time falling asleep most nights. "Think simply" is
thedarknessvisible
(2) Easier said than done. Just being devil's advocate here but overcoming depression is more about living with it as a part of life.
NoIdidntsayAbeLincolnIsaidHeyBlinkin
Make it small but something you feel is beneficial to your growth & happiness. Forgive ur shortcomings, just keep going in that direction
nipplepanties
Ok, problem, acheivement and succes mean nothing to me. I cannot enjoy anything. What then? Not being problematic, I need an answer.
DigYourselfBaby
Nurture your spiritual side; nature, meditation, 'let go the ego', finding peace in calm & quiet, it's ok to be still in both body & mind.
BlackIsAllIFeel
Volunteer. Animal shelters, homeless support, and hospice care are all good options.
Twinklepot
like going to see a film. Book something you can look forward to in a week or two. Look into doing some regular exercise and mindfulness (2)
Twinklepot
If everything is hard work OP, maybe have a chat with your doctor. Maybe you are a bit depressed. There doesn't have to be a reason. (3)
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Twinklepot
If you feel very tired, have little motivation, maybe your appetite isn't great, you might have lost weight. Is your sleep poor? If your (1)
Twinklepot
blood tests are ok, then depression is a possibility. Have a talk with your doctor. Best wishes.
GapingHeadwound
Isn't depression a reason?
Twinklepot
My meaning was that a person can be depressed without any obvious reason (eg loss of some sort)
Twinklepot
Hope you are ok and work it out. (4)
ljosalfar
Dude, I'm saving this. Felt like I haven't done anything for awhile.
AmberSpitzer
Wow, this is amazing advise and I will do this.
TheLastVice
Thank you bunches!!!!
greenbottle22
Life coach! ❤
eggsbenedictcumberbun
Thank you. Going to try those
quarky
Great advice. I was suffering massive amounts of stress, I worked in meditation, nightly calming tea, structured exercise 4 mornings a (1/?)
quarky
week, and I reorganized my tasks to work a little in my highest priorities while still finding time for gaming or music at night. The (1/?)
jazzmatazz
I joined Toastmasters, a good group of people, local clubs everywhere. Great to meet people and practice speaking.
BlackIsAllIFeel
Real question - Do women attend those things? I'm a great conversationalist who's terrified of rejection, but can't find where to meet 1/2
BlackIsAllIFeel
2/ women in a more casual environment. I can't do the pickup line thing, and I'd like to actually meet someone rather than just see them.
jazzmatazz
I am a woman. I am in my early 20's and there was another recent member who is y age as well, and new to the area. Also try Meetup.com
jazzmatazz
It's probably better in cities, but there are meetups for all kinds of hobbies, If there's a girl there you already have common interests
BlackIsAllIFeel
Ok, thanks.
rexy62
What kind of hobbies are/ were you into?
TheLastVice
I don't have a car right now, so mostly just video games, writing, etc. Stand alone stuffs
nclu
I love a good hike, the outdoors and natural sun fix it for me. With a little money, a mountain bike is great, like hiking but fast!
thomasisabigfatweiner
If you have some money around drone racing is a wonderful time and a great way to get out and meet people as well - very popular among
thomasisabigfatweiner
Gamers and a hell of a lot of fun, but there is a cost barrier of $300-$400 to build your first drone unfortunately.
ThreeDogeMoon69
Play overwatch
TheLastVice
I've actually over-watched myself lately. Maybe when the new hero comes in?
ThreeDogeMoon69
I have been told to play it but haven't looked at it until now and it's blowing my mind. Too bad I'm too broke to get a new console and that
ThreeDogeMoon69
Is where all my friends are :/
6KidsInATrenchcoat
Take up knitting, crochet, sewing, woodworking, miniature house building, pottery, doll makind, weaving, rock collecting, jewelry making >>
6KidsInATrenchcoat
>SCRAPBOOKING (awesome), card making, porcelain painting, creative coloring, oil/acrylic/watercolor painting, cosplaying, redesigning >>
6KidsInATrenchcoat
(Clothes or furniture), embroidering (cross stitch is recommended), wool spinning, beading, quilting, soap making, candle making, baking >>
6KidsInATrenchcoat
> candy making, felted animals, cake decorating, cooking, beer brewing/wine tasting. Don't abuse alcohol! Source: am a craft store employee.
jbilly90
Stressful too much stuffffff
6KidsInATrenchcoat
Haha, that's every hobby I could think of in 5 min, but I am also toggling three art related bussinesses so it's always on my mind.