Originally Posted by mrs_uncle_fuzzy
I have PTSD from my sons violent death when he was 13. Quilting and sewing tend to keep me sane and and on track if I skip a few days of sewing I get panic attacks. The doctor says different things work for different people when I am angry my quilts are bright and bold and filled with abstract slashes, when I am depressed they are darker and and somber when I am unaffected and happy they tend to be whimsical. I think quilting sooths my soul. It is the best therapy I have found!
So sorry about your son :cry: I'm glad you found something to ease your pain.
I've had anxiety and depression most of my life and after a painful relationship breakup I broke down and sought counselling. She put me onto a craft group and I started quilting. We all have the same problem so it also helps to have people around that understand. My group and my quilting are my therapy and I honestly don't know where I'd be without them.