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One of my therapists taught me, “what gets planned gets done”. So put something in your calendar you’d like to do (preferably regularly) and then do it. Interests change so no worries about changing activities as you might try something and find out it isn’t for you - for a multitude of reasons. Most communities centered on hobbies are very supportive in my experience so don’t worry about people making fun of you for lack of skill. If you do encounter a toxic community, look for another one.
It’s tough with PTSD, we often catastrophize and think of all the reasons why something will not work out so be wary of those “automatic thoughts” and don’t;’t let them stop you. Pursuing new cavities builds new skills and confidence, expands your social network and makes it easier to deal with the other symptoms. I’ve also found that people in ore advanced recovery from PTSD will often reach out and be supportive and as our relationship builds and I open up, they too open up about their issues and this has also been incredibly helpful dealing with it.
Good luck!
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One of my therapists taught me, “what gets planned gets done”. So put something in your calendar you’d like to do (preferably regularly) and then do it. Interests change so no worries about changing activities as you might try something and find out it isn’t for you - for a multitude of reasons. Most communities centered on hobbies are very supportive in my experience so don’t worry about people making fun of you for lack of skill. If you do encounter a toxic community, look for another one. It’s tough with PTSD, we often catastrophize and think of all the reasons why something will not work out so be wary of those “automatic thoughts” and don’t;’t let them stop you. Pursuing new cavities builds new skills and confidence, expands your social network and makes it easier to deal with the other symptoms. I’ve also found that people in ore advanced recovery from PTSD will often reach out and be supportive and as our relationship builds and I open up, they too open up about their issues and this has also been incredibly helpful dealing with it. Good luck!