Brainstorm request: Hobbies for depressed autistic/adhd person - eviltoast

I feel a little bad for asking for help again…

So I need to do something. I have no idea what though. So these are things to consider for me:

  • I prefer something regular and scheduled. My Autism needs consistency, but my ADHD makes it really hard to establish and maintain.
  • I need to get out of my home. I am withering here
  • some (predictable) social interaction is okay. If it is too much I probably won’t be able to keep up. I’d prefer something with a low upfront social cost (honestly the idea of being introduced to a new group feels overwhelming)
  • I prefer a somewhat sensory friendly environment (for example the music in a gym would be really really stressful)

I would like to know what kinds of things you found in your lives that worked. Thanks!

  • Haui@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Hi there! I‘m not good at pointing out patterns or solutions instantaneously so I‘ll just provide you with the stuff I do. I don’t have adhd to my knowledge but I do struggle with schedules at times.

    So, what I do as hobbies to feel better:

    • take a walk along a specific route, either with someone or with music on my ears
    • if I‘m able to walk many days in succession, I attempt light running, which sometimes works and can lead to a hobby
    • if I‘m in pain often, I rather go swimming in a swimming hall. Repetitive swimming motions make my brain go in trance mode. Thats really cool. The secret is to swim slow enough to not have to stop.
    • If I don’t feel like going out at all, I try to do light yoga, I listen to yoga with adrian on youtube.
    • when I need to see humans (which I try to avoid actively) I do dnd campaigns irregularly or visit a games workshop.

    As you can see, I‘m totally okay alone and try not to be with people as we tend to hurt eachother. If I need to, I select them individually. I don’t do groups, ever.

    I hope this helps.