I am a twenty year old depressed college student with a short attention span. I spend most of my time in my room and end up driving myself crazy. I cannot find a hobby or any entertainment besides television and reading. Help me!

amanda-kym

exercise is great for depression as itn releases "happy hormones". I too suffer from depression and have started kickboxing a few weeks ago and am really enjoying it. it has helped me have less bad days. you could try a sport or if cant afford it, try jogging, cycling or maybe a fitness dvd

amanda-kym

oh yeah and forgot to mention that anything that involves eye to hand co ordination is good, i also do cross stitching. takes my mind of things and gives me something to be proud of at the end making me feel satisfied

ingrid119

Yoga would probably be great. There might be a place where you can take classes and I know at least for me being around other people helps my depression. Also one thing that I've found is graphic art. I don't know if your computer came with any type of paint shop pro or photoshop but those programs are great and if you don't have them they usually have trials on their main sites. There is a site called Pandora's Closet which has great tutorials to learn the basics of graphic art and is fun because they have challenges (there are guidelines and you compete with other artists). Great way to pass the time.

N0help4u

When I was depressed and feeling down I read self help books, personality traits and psychology books. I read up on things to do with moods and feelings etc.....
You can also look these things up on the internet.
It doesn't have to be psychology it can be anything from bird watching to thermodynamics or whatever your interests are.

Clough

I know that the question is pretty dated now, but I just wanted to add that taking some kind of music lessons can help. If you get the right teacher, he or she can make you feel like a million dollars.

For instance, if the teacher is able to teach improvisation, it's possible to get students playing within minutes, music that can be fairly complicated when played as a duet with the teacher. The ability to read music doesn't have to factor in at all.

rose1111

Did you know that physical activity (air, water, plus heart rate up) equals endorphins? They combat depression, it's chemical. Also vitamin B complex aids in combating depression. A lack of water causes authority rebellion ( yourself being the authority ) I think if you combat depression you will automatically find things to do! Once you get it on the run be sure to look at your heart and see when it takes flight to make you happy!

curtisst

I empathize with you, truly. I went thru a rally bad time, and still do sometimes after my wife of 30 years left me. My own personal therapy are my gardens and visiting the ocean. I live about 3 hours or so from N.H. Mn. and Ma. beaches so when I need a break that's where I go. My first pickmeup is when i start seeing the salt marshes as I get closer, then the smell of the ocean and then all it's majesty when I finally arrive. Sitting on a big old rock on Rt. 1A along the N.H. ocean side with a pair of binoculars, a camera, watching fishing boats, people playing on the beaches, searching for shells and contemplating how small I am considering how big the ocean is. It all grounds me again for quite some time. Try it. It's a hobby all in itself. God bless and good luck. Tom

tropicaliano

So simple and so truthfull. Having a job that activates our potentials and habilities is the cure for many of our problems.

mesing2u

Hi there,

I just posted another answer similiar but thought you may enjoy something that I also do. Sculpting with polymer clays......I know the depression thing pretty well and battle it with things like this. I learned to make little fairies, babies, etc....through online information and lots of trial and error. When you complete a work of art it is almost like "giving birth" if you will..LOL Or at least that is how I feel, a sense of accomplishment. Squeezing & preparing the clay is also a good stress relief and then you can express yourself with whatever you decide to create. Not to mention that people will pay for your works of art and if you are a college student that can be handy I hope this helps!

purplestar

I just learned how to knit and am going to learn how to crochet it really helps me forgot and just relax, It's also great when you finish and see your completed work.