I’ve just graduated college and, as horrible as senior year is, I’m TRULY losing my mind without anything to do. Aside from submitting applications, I’m doing nothing all day and it’s wrecking my mental health.
I need to get into a hobby. The problem is I can’t stick with anything. I’ve tried to consistently do things I like, like play guitar, exercise, code games, etcetera dozens of times and nothing sticks. I don’t want to waste the effort trying again. I’m on social media and I play too many video games, but those are ultimately making me more depressed.
ADHDers who have hobbies, how do you get into something and not lose all interest the next day or week?
Start with things you’ve always wanted to do.
Always wanted to be an artist but can’t draw well? Start sketching with no commitment to time or expectation of quality. If you find it’s enjoyable, continue. If not, move on to something else. Maybe watch a few tutorials and find something in particular you want to learn to draw or a particular style you’d like to explore.
I’d just recommend not investing a lot of money in a hobby until you know you’re inclined to stick with it. There are a lot of low cost ways to start exploring a hobby. Having a decent computer means you can download a lot of free software. Pencil and paper aren’t expensive.
Find people who are already into a hobby you might want to pursue and talk to them. They might have tips and warnings. They might even have some old or extra equipment to get you started.