Hey folks,

I have been trying to find some new hobbies to keep my anxiety/depression at bay. It seems, however, that my mind is not creative enough to find interesting things to do. So, I come to you to ask: What are your hobbies? Why do you like them?

Here are the things I’ve tried:

  • Going to the gym (This is more of a habit than a hobby nowadays)
  • Gaming (I’ve been getting less and less out of it as I get older)
  • Bouldering (It’s fun, but not without a group of friends)
  • TTRPG (I can’t seem to find a steady group or one online, but otherwise, it’s very enjoyable)
  • Learning a new instrument (I started playing the guitar and I love it)
  • Philosophy (Is that a hobby? I enjoy reading and reflecting on it)

So, folks, what are your favorite pastimes?

Thanks :)

  • Lumo@beehaw.orgEnglish
    4·
    11 months ago

    I flip balisongs (butterfly knives)! I got a trainer earlier this year and I’ve been slowly learning more tricks. I find it’s somethitg quite relaxing since I tend to be quite fidgety and it’s nice to be fully focused on something once in a while.

    • bryce0110@beehaw.orgEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Balisong flipping is a ton of fun! The cuts not so much haha.

      What kinda trainer do you have?

      • Lumo@beehaw.orgEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        I got an ownall addax after not too much deliberation because I didn’t want to go too deep down the rabbit hole and just got my hands on something and it’s been serving me really well !! My country has a ban on bladed balisongs though so I don’t think I’ll get one of those anytime soon…

        I do have trying to make one myself at one of tde workshops at my uni as a project in the back of my mind though so that should be fun!

    • silentdanni@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      That sounds incredibly cool. Knowing myself I’d probably cut a finger off, but that’s definitely something I’d like to try at some point!

      • Lumo@beehaw.orgEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        Haha yeah it’s pretty fun!! I’m pretty sure I’d also cut myself if I used a live blade but that’s what trainers are for, they just have a blunt edge so the worst you’ll get are a couple knuckle raps :)

        Would definitely recommend! It’s really fun learning new tricks n stuff and with enough practice you can do some really cool stuff (I’m not there yet though :P)