My 'medicine' is playing the piano and quilting. I think I just focus on it and forget about life. At least for a while. Great therapy! :D

I can sew relate!

Oh me too! Glad you know what is good for you :)
Prayers to your Dad and good luck with your hubby.

I've been busy lately preparing for a garage sale and I told my sis today that I am cranky b/c I haven't sewn in a few days. Although she doesn't sew she totally knows me :)
Can't wait to get this sale over with!!

Prayers to you and your family...I too resolve all the world problems and especially my own...sewing...it keeps me sane

Agreed. Quilting is great therapy.

I was sewing last night and listening to that wonderful machine sound and thought--I even like the way sewing machines smell. I get happy just thinking about it! Glad we know we aren't alone with our therapy.

Thank you very much to everyone who has commented. Just nice to be able to share this with a group who understands.

Thank you again!
Jana

There's no medicine like sew medicine.
Good one huh??

Yes! Great Therapy, I go into a world all of my own.

When I'm dealing with big issues over which I have little control, I find quilting to be a wonderful escape. I AM THE MASTER of whatever project I'm working on!

In the bad old days, this approach only increased my suffering if the quilt I was working on didn't quite measure up to some amorphous standard I had in my head.

In current, happier times, I've come to realize that: 1) There are no quilt police; 2) My quilts don't have to be as amazing as those featured in books and magazines because ... 3) Recipients are always blown away by something as simple (to me) as a DNP.