So i still have depression and im constantly bored, i feel like a loser who cant do anything right. I want to let my creativeness out, make something i can share with the world or family, but im probably dreaming too big. I cant stand being depressed and bored, it stinks, everyone tells me to work out but i lack the motivation to do so.
i usually just watch youtube all day while complaining to family members that have no idea what to do about me.
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Uninstall/disable the YouTube app. Trust me you will be a happier person
Fun fact: you can uninstall pretty much every single social network app, it will still work over your mobile web browser. The only exceptions are Twitch, and… well, Reddit as you probably know already - in that case you can try using the desktop mode of your browser.
Second fun fact: a few mobile websites still allow you to get a notification from the browser itself
Go to a pet shelter and volunteer to walk the dogs.
Frisbee golf. It’s cheap, fun but challenging, and outdoors. Worst case scenario, you go on a long walk and bump into some interesting people. If you’re in a medium sized city or larger, there is probably a course and league near you.
The culture is generally very polite and fun to be around. Lots of harmless stoners and 30yo bearded people with beers in hand. In the south there is starting to be some influence from megachurches using it as an enticement, so I’m not sure if it’s “cleaned up” a little more down there.
Very solid answer. Just make sure to watch a couple YouTube videos tutorials on how to throw correctly so you can quickly make.progress toward being good enough such that you don’t just lose your discs every time you throw them. It’s a lot more fun when that annoyance is less frequent.
@QuietStorm I find gardening a great help. Watching something grow, taking care of flowers and veggies is rewarding.
Outdoor gardening is surprisingly easy to get into and it is super cool to see how big plants can get with a little water and care. Also it’s like a pet in that it helps you get out on the bad days since they need tending.
Kernel mainlining
Only reason I can’t make heads or tails of it is cuz I’m mentally healthy :(
Anyone got a guide for snapdragon 625?
Sports outdoors with other people
Photography - added benefit is that you will usually go out for this
Music - an instrument is good
Drawing/Painting
Programming (hit or miss, I found learning unity was fun)
Video making - recording video games playthroughs, cooking, and so on.
Finally, one that usually everyone probably also may mention - Therapy - not a hobby but having to be able to talk about it is often good
This is of course not an exhaustive list - but it depends on what your interests are. Hope this is a good pointer to what you’re looking for.
Programming can be really rewarding and creative. It can also be really, really frustrating, because it might take ages to fix a problem just because some tiny detail went wrong. That might be a problem if you’re struggling with motivation and confidence.
i have been wanting to do game making but im not sure because i cant code, so matter hard i try i cant, ive wanted to try ai but that seems to ruin the point kinda, so i guess im up for recommendations for languages or engines but idk, also im major dylexic.
ive also wanted to make a comic but im not sure where to start or how to come up with a good idea.
ive wanted to make videos and post them but im not sure who would watch my trash gaming videos and even where to post them at?
got any more advice because from what you said theses 3 interest me and i have a low end computer too, and also im trying to get into therapy.
If you want to get into things but are unsure how to get started, I recommend checking out your local community college. Having a class is nice because it provides the starting point and goal so you don’t get overwhelmed with where to start. I find I really benefit from the schedule that taking classes enforces, otherwise I find myself really struggling to make progress when I do learning on my own. Also it comes with its own built in community that you can reach out to if you’re stuck. Classes tend to be really affordable so it’s a way to try things out casually.
You could join many of those together with renpy. It’s a really easy to understand Visual Novel engine. You’d do a video game that’s basically a comic. In the end it doesn’t matter if your game ever gets finished, just expressing ideas onto the screen can be super fun as well.
Even if your Computer is slow, you can do some low end 3d artwork with Daz studio for example to get the visuals. 3Dlight is an admittedly old render engine but it will let you do some characters and such for your novel.
You can start small with making comics by downloading a free drawing app and just experimenting. The one I use is called ibis Paint X but there really are tons of them.
What I do is when I notice I’m just scrolling for no reason, I’ll switch apps and try to draw something instead. Sometimes I like what I draw and other times I don’t; the important thing is to just spend time doing it.
Coding is bit hit and miss. Long back I had used unity and c#, (both were new to me). As of recent, I’ve been trying to learn godot and c# since I’ve played a few 2d games. Maybe these would be a good starting point. You may find other engines that require less to no coding as others suggested to be better.
Comics could be funny, informative, or maybe just an “today was interesting” thing, or even introspection. Anything that feels interesting to you.
Videos are even more open, you can make videos on a lot of topics, anything you find interesting, anything you want to teach, and so on. Gaming videos are also nice, once you’ve started you can learn a lot and settle on something that you’ll like (what you play, how you play, how you communicate with your audience,…). There’s two big places - YouTube and Twitch. Both are I’d say good places.
A low end computer should hopefully not be a dealbreaker for you, it should be a good way to start. If you’re worried that is the case, you can look around and confirm if it can be used to start.
Making music is a great outlet for any kind of emotion. But it’s a long journey so you should manage your expectations. You won’t be writing the most sophisticated songs at first, but as long as it’s from your heart, it’s good nonetheless.
I can’t relate to your depression, though, so I don’t know if this would be too overwhelming. If you manage to stick with it, the sense of fulfillment is amazing though.
Not just making but interpreting can be very good too. One can learn the basic chords and play almost any song.
It may have been suggested but a friend of mine who suffers with depression really enjoys jigsaws and lego?
Or do you have anyone you know with a dog you can take for walks, if so maybe do it regularly as having a routine can help also
Ride a bike. You get exercise, sunlight, cheap transportation, thrills/adventure, and good feelings, it’s a win win
And if possible, find a local social bicycling group near you. Adds even more benefits when you are riding with a group
A cat? It forces you to do something useful everyday, which will make you feel good. Maybe a dog is even better, since you’d have to walk it, but a dog is a harsher commitment than a cat. You can’t skip a walk with a dog, just because you re having a bad day. A cat however, will be fine for a day of neglect as long as you keep it’s bowl full. A cat also enjoys playing outside though, so you could try that as well.
I had a kid, which didn’t cure my depression, but it took away all my time. I didn’t have time to think about depression anymore, so I kinda forgot about it. Though I wouldn’t recommend having a kid for anything besides just wanting to have a kid.
Im sorry but im allergic to alot of things such as cats and dogs for some reason, i wish i could get one but i just cant at the moment.
I’m super allergic to cats, but it’s absolutely worth it. You just have to remember that the hand you pet the cat with can never be the hand you touch your face with lol
Also, don’t scratch you balls with that hand! Or… whatever’s between your legs.
I play a video game (usually a retro one) on a low difficulty level. Then beat the computer over and over again. Bonus points if it’s a game I usually avoid because it’s too hard.
Gives a constant feeling of satisfaction at beating the computer over and over.
Any kind of exercise, and social interaction. A combination is best, ie a team sports like basketball, soccer, etc. Check for local leagues, and so forth. It’s a really good way to meet new friends as well.
What kinds of stuff are you interested in?
What do you like?Music, art, working out, programming, biking, gardening, modding cars, woodworking, cooking… Any hobby can be a great thing for knocking out depression. You just have to be honest with yourself about things that you like, your current level of skills, what kinds of projects it makes sense to tackle on your own, and so on.
Dancing. There were dark times in my life where the dance practice was the highlight of the week. You get to know people too and when you choose a style of music you like it’s almost impossible to feel bad. I know of people I met there who need it as well to stay positive.
Also it’s physical and mental exercise in one. Perfect.
