creative abilities and healing

I have been doing a lot of crafts for the same reason. I have been so stressed out lately that doing crafts has helped me out a lot. I am already starting to make my Christmas items so I can sell them online. I am trying to still decide on how much to sell each item where to sell. I know I want to do esty, but I am also thinking of creating my own web site. How hard would it be to create my own web site?

There is actually a research study being conducted on knitting, and cross stitching's affects on depression and chronic pain. They are trying to prove that developing these types of hobbies helps treat depression and chronic pain. I would love to see therapy that entailed helping people feel better by cultivating these hobbies, we could help people who feel non-productive become productive and if they didn't want make things for themselves then they could make things for charities.

making crafts can be stressfull too depending on what they are used for. i like to take my time and enjoy my time crafting if at all possible.

I think you are right. When I am stressed etc I go into my craft room....put on the music and craft away. BEfore I know it I am much more relaxed. I do think it's healing....it's instant gratification too so you have result almost right away!

Hi Artizan, I think this is a great idea as you said in a previous response they get children to draw things out to express the hurt they are feeling and see no reason why that cannot be extened to the adult population too. Even when I was in hospital years ago bedridden I was able to draw and do jigsaw puzzles which helped keep me occupied whilst immobile so can be used in so many areas of life. Some will use it as an escape rather than a healing but even if that is all they need at the time to do then I guess in a way that is a healing too eh! Good luck with your venture there is nothing more rewarding than teaching someone how to release their own creativity and at the same time heal themselves from past hurts and be able to move on in life. Go for it. Huggles. Ellie :D

When life knocks you down and beats you up, your self esteem suffers immensely. Exercising your creativity is a very good way to rebuild your self esteem and to take your mind out of that dark place into light and beauty. Yes you can take art therapy, and working with a group can be beneficial, but working alone allows you time to get away from the outside world and go within to recreate yourself. Keep on making beautiful things. Teach other to make beautiful things. Sharing something good is also good therapy.

Hi artizan I think that if creating something helps you to heal then it surely has to be a good thing. If you are enjoying it and it allows you to escape lifes knocks and bumps that is great and if you can teach others then that really is fantastic!