What hobbies & interests do people have?

[Sunshine77]

Another thread just got me thinking.... what sort of hobbies & interests do you have that help you to get distracted from your anxiety?

I used to do all sorts of things like playing the piano, taking various night classes (from salsa to cake decorating via Buddhism and conversational Italian!) but over the last few years they've all dropped off and I feel like I need something to get enthusiastic about again!

Be great to know what helps you

[Serenitie]

Costume & jewellery design, vintage fashion, art, photography, new experiences / trying something new, massage, yoga, camping & travel (I love salsa dancing too! )

[Tessar]

Cycling.....when I can be bothered (that sounds terrible), music.... Listening to, playing the piano...., Playing with the cat (she's a nutter), reading self-help books (they reiterate the skills I learned in therapy & give me reassurance)

[Annie0904]

Holistic therapies, reading, genealogy, making soaps and bath fizzers, Spending time with family

[BubblegumUK]

Relaxation, learning about/collecting crystals and minerals, photography, writing, storm/wave watching, making your home really chilled out, ghost hunting, stargazing...many others but im tired lol

[AuntieMoosie]

I like....

Knitting

Crochet

Gardening...just planning now and have sown some seeds already, we have a communal garden here but it's just me and my neighbour that looks after it, it's our little haven

Researching my family tree

computer graphics

Reading (when I feel able)

Documentary's

Anything to do with animals all animals, apart from snakes and worms

I'm planning to hopefully learn quilting and patch work soon too.

[Candy6]

Walking the dogs, going to the gym (I used to hate the gym but they started a new class which I joined and have made new friends which is great - helps with my anxiety too), reading (when I have time).

[lindadiana]

making babies....lol reborn baby dolls

[Panic Manic]

Gamming, web-design, singing, playing guitar...

[saro]

I love to go swimming and running. I go at least 4 times a week, it helps to keep my mind focused and my heart healthy