[420Librarian]

Hi all,

Part of the conditions for me to be allowed to come home to my parents house was that I created a treatment program to follow at least until the New Year. Some of the conditions are no brainers- I have an intake appointment Thursday with my new therapist and psych doc. But I also have to attend at least three real life support groups each week and I plan on attending at least two online. I also want to write and come up with some other hobbies-- any ideas? Also, any idea of what mindful practice works best for you.

Any help would be truly appreciated.

Thanks!
Erin

[Travelinglady]

Hi, Erin. Is reading considered a hobby? Would you be interested in trying your hand at something creative such as art? I think that would also require some mindfulness.

[optimistic_dolphin]

well
i think writing is a good way to epress yourself. poetry, stories, sentences
drawing and craft are my hobbies. i get to put my thoughts into pictures. i am not brilliant, but it's just a form of epression

Check out your community for book clubs perhaps. It's a way to interact with others who share a love of reading. Have you considered maybe volunteering at a school or food pantry or something like that? Helping others is a great way to get out of your head space for a while and feel like you are contributing. How about an art/craft class? Scrapbooking?

[widgets]

Biking or swimming? They can really help alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms

[420Librarian]

Thanks for all the great suggestions all! I have always wanted to write a book where the sex, age, ect. of the narrator is never given. Probably a mystery...and I love, love, love swimming and since it is summer the community pool is open. I have also always wanted to find a book club. Reading right now is my only hobby and it is so isolating. I also want to get back into hiking, but that is something I need someone to do it with and I need to get back into better shape for.