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Brainstorm request: Hobbies for depressed autistic/adhd person (feddit.de)
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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!

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[โ€“] nul@programming.dev 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you live in a major city, you might try looking for local writer's groups. I go to one at a coffee shop near me, same time each week. The person running the cafe gives a prompt and after a couple hours, people can share what they're working on, but usually no one does. It's just a quiet space to practice writing with relaxing music in the background. No socialization expected or required. I'm not a fan of caffeine, so I usually get a hibiscus tea and write a poem based on the prompt. Very low key.

[โ€“] nichtsowichtig@feddit.de 7 points 1 year ago

thanks! That sounds really really cool! I'm not native to the language that is spoken here, but if that concept is applied to something I know how to do, that'd be really nice.