Hobbies for anxiety?

[Mutchi]

I have lost lots of chickens recently and my anxiety has be going insane and I have been throwing to gether some interesting stuff and saying a chant to see what it would do. I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore so any hobbies that I could try that helps you with anxiety please tell.

 

[AntiqueB]

I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time!

I like to read, do cross-stitch, and paint or color by numbers when I want to forget my problems for a while. Gardening is also relaxing and stress-reducing.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I've got really bad anxiety, and while it doesn't make it go away, it is relaxing for the time that you are doing it. Jewelry making.

Not the best photos, and I have a ton more, but you get the idea.



Though the all around #1 hobby I've found is painting. It's extremely satisfying waiting the paint stain the page, and as the paint just glides.

Water Color is amazing, and you can do so much. But acrylic is more satisfying with each stroke. Both have the same relaxation factor which help. Highly recommend.

You can really go into another world.

 

[Mutchi]

I'm so sorry you're going through a rough time!

I like to read, do cross-stitch, and paint or color by numbers when I want to forget my problems for a while. Gardening is also relaxing and stress-reducing.

thanks... ive been wanting to grab some unbloomed flowers so i can watch them blom.

 

[Mutchi]

I've got really bad anxiety, and while it doesn't make it go away, it is relaxing for the time that you are doing it. Jewelry making.


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Not the best photos, and I have a ton more, but you get the idea.



Though the all around #1 hobby I've found is painting. It's extremely satisfying waiting the paint stain the page, and as the paint just glides.

Water Color is amazing, and you can do so much. But acrylic is more satisfying with each stroke. Both have the same relaxation factor which help. Highly recommend.

You can really go into another world.

those are pretty. i might try jewlry

 

[Mutchi]

normaly when i get anxiety im just a little lump in my bed lol

 

[CoopsNPoops]

Well, there's a difference in getting anxiety and having a general anxiety disorder, lol. If you're having some relative anxiety, any distractions are good. What are your hobbies and interests? Base your time consuming activities around those. For people like me, medications barely even help, let alone trying to distract myself, lol. With having ADD (among other things) on top of my severe anxiety, even trying to distract myself with activities causes more anxiety, lol. BYC has kept me pretty occupied though! I'm glad i found it! It won't be long though before it gets old and i want to try something new. That's just how it goes with ADD, lol.

 

[LavenderMotherHen]

Well, there's a difference in getting anxiety and having a general anxiety disorder, lol. If you're having some relative anxiety, any distractions are good. What are your hobbies and interests? Base your time consuming activities around those. For people like me, medications barely even help, let alone trying to distract myself, lol. With having ADD (among other things) on top of my severe anxiety, even trying to distract myself with activities causes more anxiety, lol. BYC has kept me pretty occupied though! I'm glad i found it! It won't be long though before it gets old and i want to try something new. That's just how it goes with ADD, lol.

That’s me 100% lol. I totally get it. Therapy and meds are a lifesaver right now- along with chickens and sewing

 

[AntiqueB]

@EmmaRainboe , that is beautiful jewelry! You should sell it!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

@EmmaRainboe , that is beautiful jewelry! You should sell it!

Thank you! I've been thinking about setting up an etsy.