Adult diagnosis on a uni student budget

@tymeWatching anime, getting back into reading more (when I have spare time). I usually watch 1-2 episodes of anime before I sleep. Pat my adorable almost 14 year old cat (turns 14 in October), chatting with friends and catching up with them when we can, singing (thinking of eventually just recording myself raw and chucking that on my socials and youtube when I have the time in holidays and picking up playing the piano again. We have one at home.), nature walks and beach (when weather is nice). Will look into maybe joining social sports (free) at uni tri 3 when I don't have classes, or look into more free community activities. Also do dnd. I have a broad range of interests, so when I have my own home, I want my tool shed so I can make things. And want to look into martial arts and yoga. I do have a friend who teaches free art classes and martial arts (pay them back with a meal or a little camel cash), but haven't had time to catch up with them for a while since they're in Brisbane and life gets busy sometimes. And since psychotic episode a lot more guided meditations (chakra, mindfulness, focus to study) and a good occasional siesta. Oh, and travelling when I have the money!

Sounds awesome! Free activities are always good @Weeb

In my area, we have community events that are all free:

- craft

- painting

- walking football

- yoga

- boxing

- swimming

- dance

These are in community halls that the council fund. Great activities. Believe it or not, one of the most therapeutic activities I've done is Salsa dancing. I'm a hopeless dancer, but the 1,2,3 timing helped ground me. So each week, I felt I was a lot more grounded after the classes.

I wonder if you have any in your area?

@tymeYeah, There's one that's just like a short drive from mine adjacent to the library. I took the activity sheet, but the guy there said some of them are paid but rather cheap. I have looked up free community events online before (for uni simulated client - woman transitioning out of homelessness) and uni social sports. I realised that spotlight does free arts and crafts activities too. And the library I'm currently in (one next to the community cultural centre that does a lot of other activities I just mentioned) has social games. So I guess it's just hard trying to pick which ones I want to do! I'll probably end up looking up some Youtube yoga vids or other vids if I'm looking for something more specific.

I remember when I was recovering during my MH journey, I booked myself into as many of these things as I could because one of my values is commitment. When I commit to something e.g. register for a group, I make myself go even if I don't feel like it.

This was to get me out of the house as a way to break the cycle of despair for me @Weeb

Not sure if you can relate to this.

I hope you find the groups you are interested in!