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No longer able to pursue hobbies

Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re no longer doing the hobbies that used to be important to you? Perhaps gardening, walking, playing sport, making music or other activities aren’t going as well as they used to. That can be upsetting. A hobby is often more than just a pastime. It provides relaxation, enjoyment, social contact and the feeling that you can be yourself. When hobbies fall by the wayside, your day can feel emptier. You may miss not only the activity itself, but also the people involved or the sense of fulfilment. It’s good to pay attention to this. Sometimes a hobby can be adapted so that you can still retain some of the enjoyment it brings.

Being unable to pursue hobbies
What do you notice?

Being unable to pursue your hobbies can have a significant impact on your daily life.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • you find it less enjoyable;
  • you postpone or avoid your activities;
  • you’re worried that your symptoms might get worse;
  • you get tired more quickly whilst doing your hobby;
  • you have difficulty sitting, standing, walking or using your hands;
  • you miss the social contacts that were part of your hobby;
  • you are sad about what you can no longer do;
  • if you are unsure which activity is suitable;
  • you have less structure in your week.

Perhaps you’ll give the hobby one more go, only to find it’s not what you expected. After that, the barrier to starting again may become higher.

What might be the reason for this?

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    Do you find yourself cancelling family visits or social engagements more often than you’d actually like? Perhaps you look forward to an engagement at first, but on the day itself you find yourself dreading it. You wonder whether you’ll be able to cope, whether there’ll be enough rest, and whether others understand what you need. This can cause a great deal of stress. Social engagements often require more than just being present. You have to travel, talk, process sensory input, sometimes sit or stand for long periods, and then recover afterwards. This can be too much. Avoiding such situations may feel safe in the short term, but in the long run it can mean you miss out on social contact and enjoyment.

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Was this information helpful?

Hobbies can become more difficult due to pain, tiredness, reduced strength, poor balance or problems with movement. Sensitivity to stimuli, stress or concentration problems can also have an impact.

Sometimes the way you used to practise your hobby no longer suits your physical capacity. An activity took too long, was too strenuous or didn’t include enough breaks. That doesn’t always mean you have to give up the hobby altogether. It’s often possible to adapt it.

Emotions also play a part. It can be difficult to face the fact that something you used to enjoy doing no longer comes naturally. This can lead to avoidance, precisely because the loss feels too painful.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to consider which aspect of the hobby is most important to you. Is it about exercise, creativity, being outdoors, socialising or relaxation?

For example, you could:

  • shorten the activity;
  • using assistive devices;
  • take more frequent breaks;
  • carry out the activity whilst seated if standing is too strenuous;
  • choose a quieter spot;
  • to start something with someone;
  • try a lighter version;
  • accept that the pace may be different.

Don’t just think about what is no longer possible. Also consider what could be adapted, scaled down or done differently.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if you give up your hobbies entirely whilst missing them. Even if symptoms, anxiety or uncertainty are holding you back, support can help.

Please also ask for help if you are unsure what is still safe or feasible. Particularly in cases of pain, tiredness or anxiety about moving, it can be helpful to work together to develop a suitable programme.

How Rondom can help

Together, we’ll look at which hobbies are important to you and what’s needed for you to take up an activity again. In doing so, we’ll take into account your symptoms, energy levels, environment and what the activity means to you.

A occupational therapist can help you adapt a hobby or develop a new one. A physiotherapist can help with strength, fitness, balance and confidence in movement. In cases of anxiety, sadness or a loss of enjoyment, it can psychological support should be appropriate. A lifestyle coach can help you think about rhythm, recovery and healthy habits.

We are looking for ways to bring more joy and meaning back into your day.

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    Do you find going outside a bit daunting? Perhaps you’re worried about falling, experiencing symptoms, losing your bearings or panicking. Or you may feel insecure because you’ve lost confidence in your body. Going outside may seem simple, but it can be a big step if you feel vulnerable. Being outdoors is important for exercise, social interaction, daylight and independence. If you’re less willing to go outside, your world can quickly become smaller. It’s important to take this seriously and see, step by step, what helps.

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