Crafts and Health
I’ve met some people online who are chronically ill or have a disABILITY and have either learned a new craft or continue doing some type of craft to help them feel emotionally and mentally healthy. Having a creative outlet enables some to feel more in control of their negative feelings about being sick. I am not creative at all. I can’t sew, draw, knit, crochet, paint, even write well anymore. So I look to others who have this ability and celebrate for their accomplishments.
My friend Rachel is an artist who is a photographer. She also draws, paints and writes poetry. She also has ME/CFS. Her blog is RachelCreative. Another friend Annabelle who also has ME/CFS makes handmade baskets. You can see her items on her blog.
Of course blogging can be considered a creative outlet! I just thought of that. There are many different crafts that people are into. Some I’m just learning about. Did you know that people make cattle supplies, fishing lures and even stained glass?
One of these days I may learn something new to do as long as it’s something that turns out decent enough to look at!
photo credit: Sunflower Rag Basket by Annabelle
