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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: carrie_m on February 23, 2012, 05:32:36 PM

Title: Hobbies
Post by: carrie_m on February 23, 2012, 05:32:36 PM

Hi guys,

I have cut down my hours at work very recently to two days a week, this is because I was calling in sick a lot due to low mood and panic attacks, part of me felt that I went back to work too soon but we all have to pay bills!  :(
So I now have time for myself (finally!) and I don't know what to do with it! My therapist suggested sowing, which I've tried but just don't enjoy it very much. Has anybody got any suggestions on hobbies that they do to help them? Any suggested would be helpful!  ;D

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Post by: Zaf on February 23, 2012, 06:11:47 PM

Knitting, crochet, cross stitch, sketching or painting, card making, cant think of any more!

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Post by: Got on February 23, 2012, 06:13:06 PM

Learn to play an instrument if you cant already...it takes you into another world. Very therapeutic

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Post by: Zaf on February 23, 2012, 06:14:13 PM

Thats a brilliant idea Steve, something I'd love to do when I have time :)

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Post by: Sweetpea on February 23, 2012, 08:36:09 PM

I do cross stitch and card making.  You can always start with something simple.

S x

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Post by: Zaf on February 24, 2012, 06:18:55 AM

You can get some lovely cross stitch card kits, I do them quite a lot so I have a few extra special cards to send my great aunt and give to my mum etc.

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Post by: lbruk on February 24, 2012, 11:23:57 AM

modelling, writing, reading.

Writing and Reading really helps me due to it taking me away into a world were everything is as i want it!

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Post by: Ezel on February 24, 2012, 01:06:12 PM

Reading, writing, playing keyboard, crocheting 

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Post by: chilliconcarnage on February 24, 2012, 01:08:58 PM

Fishing.

With nature, the chance of catching your dinner, and being generally being busy sorting out and learning how to use the equipment. Im a sea fisherman, but fresh water can be just as much fun. 

Baking, again something which is quite a precise (thats why I like it :)) hobby, plus you get to make great things and share with the family/friends.

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Post by: Pete on February 25, 2012, 01:26:25 AM

I have trained in martial arts for some 15 or so years and always have found it great to pass the time. I don't do the usual commonly thought of styles so there is no crazy jumping spinning backflip kicks to the head but there are elements of kata and set routines you can practice slowly in a small space such as your lounge etc. Maybe , if its something you would like you could google " 8 pieces brocade" which is an old shaolin form for breathing, quite simple to learn in a base form and also very good breathing techniques to relax you. I do it every day, hasn't cured me of the downers but without it I'd be that bit more tense for sure. Just a throw into your pot of choices ;)

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Post by: harrystrill on February 26, 2012, 06:18:48 PM

Walking ..... Plus its exercise which is good, however depends where you live and if you can drive , walking round central bradford for some reason isn't as much fun as walking round the lake district

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Post by: KateG on February 27, 2012, 01:12:51 PM

Thanks Harry for making me  :)

Quote from: harrystrill on February 26, 2012, 06:18:48 PM

walking round central bradford for some reason isn't as much fun as walking round the lake district

I do cross stitch too and I am trying to summon up the courage to go for a walk by myself this week

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Post by: Sweetpea on February 27, 2012, 02:08:53 PM

 &*( Kate hope you manage a walk this week.

S x

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Post by: emmietaylor on March 11, 2012, 09:50:29 PM

get lots of hobbies to enjoy yourself it it really helps me to forget what's happening to me