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.

    • Carlos Solís@communities.azkware.net
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      2 years ago

      Fun fact: you can uninstall pretty much every single social network app, it will still work over your mobile web browser. The only exceptions are Twitch, and… well, Reddit as you probably know already - in that case you can try using the desktop mode of your browser.

  • Poiar@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Climbing / bouldering

    I concur with most other people in this thread. Any exercise will do wonders. This is coming from a guy who’s been into nerdy stuff my entire life - getting into a rhythm of actually wanting to do exercise is alfa omega.

    I’m throwing bouldering into the pool of options. I’ve heard people with ADHD often get really into it because it is easy to get into, and does not demand a lot of prep work.

    It can be expensive some places, but if the thing makes me work out without me even “knowing it” then it’s worth the money for me.

    • funktion@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Also it’s really easy to make friends while bouldering, especially if you find another group of people with the same skill level. Working problems together is great fun, but you still get to try the problem on your own.

      Also fit climber men and women tend to be stupidly hot.

    • GuilhermePelayo@slrpnk.net
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      2 years ago

      I don’t think I have ADHD but it really was a sport that when I started it just felt right. It’s never a chore to do and in most places you get to talk to a lot of different people while doing it.

  • Cover0403@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    I know music has already been stated, but learning an instrument during my episodes greatly helped me. It’s not super interesting at first, but if your symptoms are like mine and others, sometimes just having the boring distraction of practicing a scale pattern can be that helpful. Learning the patterns of the major scale and doing that repeatedly can just be a nice way to productively occupy your mind and hands long enough for the episodes to pass when they get bad. And once you get to a point where you passively start hearing different ways to play that scale, you begin to improvise and it can actually go from boredom to fun. Another cool trick is that if you’re used to typical 12 note scale stuff and associate Major sounds with “happy” sounds, it can give your brain just a little cognitive dissonance and help jolt you out of some moods if you’re in a lighter episode.

    Again: it’s something that has worked for me. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with you if it doesn’t work for you. But maybe it could be worth trying if you have access to an instrument.

  • Jepperoni@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Find what you want from a hobby.

    After trial and error for a few years, I realized I wanted my hobby to create something useful in the end. That helped me really narrow down my options.

    Now, my favorite things to do include cooking (then get to eat it), crochet (then get to wear it/sell it/give it away), and playing RPGs (then get to beat it, etc.).

    Hope this helps!

  • Writerly Gal@lemm.ee
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    2 years ago

    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.

    • DudePluto@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 years 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

  • haych@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Some form of exercise, I like weight lifting (bodyweight fitness is also fantastic)

    Be disciplined and go even when you don’t want to because when you’re there you’re glad you are. If you progressively overload every workout you aim for a new best, something to strive for. Then at the end you get the happy chemicals. Working out is amazing for improving mental health, and you get good visual and physical health benefits too.

  • dQw4w9WgXcQ@lemm.ee
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    2 years ago

    I see a lot of physical activities around here, and I strongly agree. Find something that gets you outside and makes you move around. Hiking, biking, running, team sports, climbing - all great. Find whatever suits you and is within your area.

    I recently got into disc golf. It’s something i look forward to play, and it makes me go outside often and I meet a lot of new people while playing.

  • Nioxic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Already mentioned. But hiking or uust going for a walk. Even light exercise (such as walking) have been proven to improve mood (and bodily health)

    Bring a camera and take some pictures.

    Take new random routes

    Say hi to random people and/or animals

    Me and my wife do a daily little walk. We meet neighbourhood cats etc all the time. Its nice and fun

  • slowturtle@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    As I don’t see it already mentioned - needle felting. It’s really fun, simple to learn yet hard to master and can be a great creative outlet. I’m still a beginner myself, but have already managed to make some okay looking things, and as you get better the things you make can be great small gifts for friends and family.

    I believe there are some fairly inexpensive beginner’s kits you could get that contain everything to get you started, and youtube has some really nice tutorials. There are also several ebooks with needle felting ideas and templates. What I like to do, to not feel too bad when my thing looks nothing like the thing in the picture, is to look up a tutorial to get a basic idea and then amend according to my ability and colors I have available.

    In any case and whatever you end up actually doing, I really hope you find something you enjoy.