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Do any of you maintain hobbies? (self.adhd)
submitted 1 year ago by ExRedditor1928 to c/[email protected]
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I've just graduated college and, as horrible as senior year is, I'm TRULY losing my mind without anything to do. Aside from submitting applications, I'm doing nothing all day and it's wrecking my mental health.

I need to get into a hobby. The problem is I can't stick with anything. I've tried to consistently do things I like, like play guitar, exercise, code games, etcetera dozens of times and nothing sticks. I don't want to waste the effort trying again. I'm on social media and I play too many video games, but those are ultimately making me more depressed.

ADHDers who have hobbies, how do you get into something and not lose all interest the next day or week?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I find my interest waxes and wanes, and that the best approach is to find a few things you like and alternate between them as my mood shifts. For me, that's broad categories like reading, TV, video games, and YouTube.

I find I just have to listen to myself when I don't want to play anything, despite my friends playing, something I should be excited about, etc. Just have to quit for a month or two and not feel guilty about it. My passion for it will come back in time.