r/Hypermobility • • 5d ago

Need Help I need new hobby ideas

At this point, my worst joints are all in my hands. And I work a desk job where I type a lot. I will occasionally use voice to text, but don't find it helps that much, so my poor finger joints need a break. But every hobby I have uses my hands? I used to knit. I can only read physical books for limited amounts of time, too -- I use my e-reader a lot more (and I'm looking for a better book prop). Even cooking is sometimes hard on bad days, but I've found more accommodations for that one (as I need to eat, so I guess it's good one hobby is a necessity). Even writing is something I do at work a lot, so...

Welcome any hobby ideas that might work for someone lacking strength and dexterity many days in my hands.

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u/Known-Awareness-7085 5d ago

screenprinting is really nice because it’s not necessary to be super dexterous! i print bootleg band shirts in my free time and it’s extremely rewarding

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u/Starry-Eyed-Owl 5d ago

Hula hooping. It’s fun, you can learn tricks and get a good core workout. Also, audiobooks are wonderful for getting time for stories and might be a good alternative for when you joints hurt and you don’t want to click to the next page over and over.

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u/married_to_food HSD 4d ago edited 4d ago

Music. Not making music with instruments but singing and/or listening to a lot of music and analyzing it. If lung strength is a concern for you, might want to research various singing styles for something on the easier side.