Having a hobby while being depressed

Question

I heard so many times that it’s so easy to just do your hobbies while being depressed, but I don’t find it easy at all???? How’s it for you guys?

JAcK · Accepted Answer

No it's not easy at all. Real depression isn't the same as being bored.

Will · Answer

One of the number one signs of depression is no longer finding joy in things you once did.  Aka you literally can't enjoy your hobbies

Kiki · Answer

At the start I could keep up with my hobbies. Years later, I just can't get myself to do it and it's not at all enjoyable. Even going to the movies is something I tend to avoid bc it's not enjoyable any more

Johny · Answer

It depends on the degree of the depression. When it's too severe, you stop enjoying anything and getting out of bed becomes a challenge. I couldn't watch a movie or serie for over a year, at many different points in my life. 0 enjoyment.

So in my experience, don't force it :) get better at your own rythm, and you might start getting a liking to your hobbies again. It's about building a positive retroaction(get better => enjoy hobbies more => get even better...) 😄 but start by digesting the pain, if you have a fresh wound, or trying to understand yourself and your priorities in life if not (+therapy). Best of luck!

Renegade J · Answer

Hey buddy try meditation and affirmations. They really help. 💪💓👌

Cyn · Answer

Depends how involved the hobby is or what is required. Two of my favorites is my houseplants and crafting (crocheting, painting, clay, sewing). When I am really down in the dumps I don't really do crafting, but no matter how down in the dumps I get I have to take care of my plants. If I don't they die. So I am forced to tends to them when needed even on my bad days which makes me motivated to do other things.

Tom · Answer

Not easy at all...that motivation is missing. It truly is like concrete on your feet.

Then if there are other things beyond the depression you are fighting those to...sometimes it is a Herculean effort of will to move forward.

Make sure you have a support network in place, friends to come alongside you in a caring manner and of course the professionals.

It's a difficult time but others have been there and you are not alone. My hope for you is you will find a path through.

Joseph · Answer

You basically need a friend to drag you into doing things

Saul Jose Carranza · Answer

It’s hard. I have ADHD and I’m feeling with a lot depression in my life right now.

Having a hobby while being depressed

Depression Community

No it's not easy at all. Real depression isn't the same as being bored.

One of the number one signs of depression is no longer finding joy in things you once did. Aka you literally can't enjoy your hobbies

At the start I could keep up with my hobbies. Years later, I just can't get myself to do it and it's not at all enjoyable. Even going to the movies is something I tend to avoid bc it's not enjoyable any more

Hey buddy try meditation and affirmations. They really help. 💪💓👌

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