I’m always trying to find myself new hobbies. My ADHD doesn’t help with this reoccurring task, but I get to try a lot of new things. At the beginning of this year, I decided to try to get back into crocheting. I learned how to crochet when I was young, but I thought it was boring. It’s been at least ten years since I tried it, so I figured I’d give it another go. I purchased yarn, hooks, and other accessories. My reels algorithm has shifted like crazy. This craft has taken over.
Turns out, I still think crocheting is boring. My brain never settles down low enough for me to be able to focus on one thing at a time. Staring at yarn for hours is torture. Working on a single project for hours and still not have a finished product feels like a punishment. I can’t stand having my full attention on one activity drives me nuts. I can’t stand it.
After chatting with my therapist and thinking about this activity, it turns out I don’t actually like crocheting. I like spending money on materials and proving that I can do stuff. Have you ever had a hobby that you’ve tried forcing yourself to like? Also, what hobbies do you actually like? I’m still on a journey to find the right thing.
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