I Have Trouble Being Myself
Hey everyone, I’m struggling with a lot of issues in trying to enjoy my hobbies and interests lately, I love to play video games but have felt no desire to play them for a while even though I enjoy them a lot. I have a supportive partner who encourages my hobbies and even offers to enjoy them with me but I find myself overthinking everything and never being able to just free my mind and enjoy time with myself, has anyone felt similar or even have advice?
@AN0M4LY00 oh ok I just answered your other post, about trying a creative outlet to help you, but never mind. Have you thought about seeing a therapist maybe?
My hobbies seem to shift back and forth for this reason. The stereotypical advice
Oops submitted too early. The stereotypical advice applies to my surprise. Exercise. And eat right and sleep and blah blah.
I found having diametrically opposed hobbies allowed me to bounce off one into the other. Which is why I say exercise. I sit at my desk a lot too. When it gets dull and I feel ***, I'll go for a jog or take the dog out for a walk or dig some holes in the garden. And when the bugs eat all my veggies and I lose interest, I'll go in and sulk at the computer. Takes my mind off being that grey feeling of "I like doing this. Why is it not fun."
That said I definitely have periods when I'm not feeling any of it and I just want to lie in bed and feel ***. Anyway just a thought. It took me a long time to feel inspired. It was rare for me but would snowball here and there.
And if the old stuff isn't doing it anymore, the it's not doing it. Hobbies come and go. Maybe it's time for something new. When you miss the old stuff, they'll still be there for you. There's some amazing stuff out there. Have a look around. You never know.