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I've been depressed for a long time but I've been feeling the joy of baking recently
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I’ve been depressed for a long time but I’ve been feeling the joy of baking recently


Just a few of the things I've made recently that I wanted to share after lurking here and seeing all the lovely things you guys have made 🙂

by 13thUnluckyJinx

43 Comments

  1. Odd-Pitch7066

    The rise on your muffins(?) looks amazing, theyre so beautifully domed! Everything else is gorgeous, you should be so proud!

  3. PretendHistory6904

    Wow! You have a serious talent for it! Baking is good for the soul☺️

  6. Routine_Tie1392

    So any chance there is an opening in Quality Control department to help you eat, I mean test, these delicious goodies? 

  7. sfearing91

    OP – I’ve been thinking of doing the same to get out of my crappy moods.

    Which one inspired you to keep going?

  8. FunFail6565

    All looks incredible!! Baking is getting me out of bad situations too. Hang in there 💕

  11. peach_pie_creamer

    It all looks so good. That’s awesome you are having fun.

  12. Abject_Proof127

    I have an extremely stressful job and baking helps a lot. Give those away asap.

    I am a stress eater. I will bake 3 dozen cookies and grab a few every time I walk past the kitchen. Before I know it, I have eaten 3 dozen cookies.

    The carb overload makes me feel like crud and the stress gets worse. It can be a vicious cycle.

  13. nervous_nellie_13

    My gosh these look amazing! So glad you’re finding some joy in something (especially since you’re clearly talented!)

  14. InternationalBend310

    Omigosh!! You are SO talented 👩‍🍳 Everything looks so amazing! Be so proud of yourself and keep shining bright ✨🫶✨

  16. Peppercorn_645

    I feel this so hard. Baking helped carry me through some bad spots over the past year +. Quick breads also helped me eat when everything else made my stomach churn.

    Lean into it.

  17. NahtHahn

    Gosh, depression is such a difficult thing to navigate. Sending you lots of positive vibes.

    That said it is incredible how you’ve been channeling into baking! These look great!

  18. Dry_Educator_691

    Those cinnamon rolls are fire. You should bake with a little special mushroom that has helped me and my depression ❤️

  19. hiyesilikejuice

    What’s the last image? Looks great.

  20. DDTsMom

    Beautiful work. I tell my neighbors to check for my texts often as I’m in anxiety baking mode and will be doing quick deliveries as things come out of the oven.

  21. PuzzleheadedCat1521

    My joy comes from eating, I gained 30kgs in the last 2 years. You winning at this. Try something pumpkin spice too

  22. jillianashleyb

    There’s something so healing about the rthym of baking. You made something beautiful, and it shows.

  24. Ok_Exercise3995

    I understand you very well. Since my puppy died and then my father died, I haven’t been able to feel well
    I could no longer paint or create objects. But slowly I started cooking and was recovering. I came to Reddit because a friend of mine told me it was cute but I put my cooked food on the cooking and food subreddit and they attacked me and treated me terribly. And after reporting and trying to stay there, I left because it was more pleasant for me.
    Now I’m still here and I hope to stay and be able to make more desserts. So continue like this, it’s a good way out of sadness. It worked for me. 💗

  25. marilya9110

    And as I can see not only you’ve been enjoying it but you also seem to have a talent! Keep going! You’re doing amazing!!!!

  26. NeverStill77

    Beautiful job! Things will continue to get better ❤️

  27. TheTombQueen

    Baking is an amazing way of inching out of depression. You get to create something with your hands, see clear results from your efforts and you get to eat something great, and even share it with friends/family.

    Keep up it OP, you have a great talent plus you’ve inspired me to try find what that third pic is of and make my own! ❤️

  28. Audthebod2018

    Yum!!! Those puffed up muffins look soooo good. I also love baking for my mental health ♥️ the busyness of it quiets my mind and you get to enjoy and share your food art with others!

  29. Snorlax4000

    Baking has helped me with depression during my employment this year so much! Burned my hand and I’m here still baking and loving it lol

  30. NeM000N

    Girl, now I’m depressed and want them all!

  31. ThornyRascal

    Wow you’ve been doing so much. It all looks delicious. Nice work!!!! 

  32. Reputation-Final

    I love baking. Its relaxing to me. However, I cant afford to eat what I bake.

  33. Polarbjoern

    These are proper goodies! I can relate, baking is one of few things that gives me genuine joy these days.

  35. weebaz1973

    I only bake when I feel ok…. It’s a good indicator of my mood… You have great talent. Please use it to make people happy. Btw your bread and especially your shortbread are stunning.

  37. Cinnamon_Rollzzz

    So beautiful! Thank you for sharing, it brought me joy too 🤍

  38. Dramatic_Ad730

    Everything looks delicious! Baking has helped me through some really rough depression episodes for a few years now, it’s a great therapy.

  39. myfrontallobe10

    these are such beautiful bakes! you should be proud of yourself 🙂

  40. NSFW-Blue-222

    Wow everything looks so yummy OP.

    If you don’t mind my asking, what kind of cake is pic 7? That frosting looks especially good. What add ins are in it?

  41. Immaneedamoment

    I’m a chef and would pay for the muffins in photo #4 ☺️

  42. can_ichange_it_later

    That a lot of nice stuff. Gj, man!

    …Although posting it smack dab in the middle of the night, …not cool, Sir!

  43. PrincessJellyRoll

    Depression sucks, but I’m glad that you found some light in the midst of darkness. You’re baking is a chefs kiss