quilt therapy
12-06-2010, 11:35 AM
#41
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,281
Originally Posted by klgreene
Originally Posted by humbird
Originally Posted by klgreene
I lost a leg 3 1/2 yrs ago, and have phantom pain, 24 - 7. Almost 2 years ago I feel in the bathroom and shattered my hip, so phantom pain is worse. I have shoulder pain from having a shoulder replacement 2 1/2 yrs. ago, carpal tunnel from typing for years as well as all the crafts I did. And depression because of all this. BUT, when I quilt, I don't think about the pain, it relaxes me. Gives me a reason to get up in the morning. Quite frankly before I got back into quilting, there were many days, I just wanted to end it all. Not anymore. It actually gives me a reason to live. And I thank God all the time that I can do this and so many other things. Oh,and by the way, I'm only 62 so have a lot of good years ahead of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
klgreene, you surly have a lot on your plate. When I read stories like yours I feel like I am indeed very well off phylically! I will think of you next time I feel like complaining because my leg dosen't work so well.....God Bless you.
Life, love, and laugh for life is too short.
12-06-2010, 11:52 AM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 913
For me it is both mental and physical therapy. Chemo damaged nerves in my hands so the physical part of quilting/sewing is helping me regain the use of my hands and fingers. I sit down to quilt or read a quilting magazine and even getting on this board my problems seem to melt away. I absolutely love the people here for they are so special in so many ways. A big hug to all for you are better than many doctors!!
12-06-2010, 11:59 AM
#43
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chili, New York (Rochester)
Posts: 1,147
Originally Posted by sidmona
It sure is for me. I'm so much more relaxed and in a good mood when I quilt; I notice I get very jittery and antsy when I'm not quilting. Maybe that's why my husband lets me quilt as much as I want. LOL
12-06-2010, 02:34 PM
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 535
mar32428, I love your reply!!!
Originally Posted by mar32428
All of the above and at almost 83, then some. From sewing all my life I have learned patience, perseverance, sharing, money management, color coordination, peace and most of all, a great self pride and confidence for all the lovely things I have made.
12-06-2010, 03:11 PM
#45
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
Posts: 6,003
Quilting also serves as physical and mental therapy for me. I have chronic pain from a neck and shoulder injury, fibromyalgia, and all the accompanying problems, including arthritis. I had to quit working as an LPN, and go on disability. Quilting has given me a way to be constructive and productive again, not to mention useful. I love making quilts for those who have a need for them. Being able to contribute again does wonders for my morale.
12-06-2010, 03:42 PM
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 355
I don't know how I'd get along without my quilting. It keeps me so busy. I'm truly never bored. There are not enough hours in the day for everything I have planned to try and make.
Also, I have made some wonderful friends through quilting. The best thing that I ever did was join my quilt guild. It's the best and my quilty friends are very important to me. Also, I made a wonderful friend thru this board. We met up with each other last fall. We happen to live close to each other, and we've become very close. Quilting has become a blessing in my life.
Also, I have made some wonderful friends through quilting. The best thing that I ever did was join my quilt guild. It's the best and my quilty friends are very important to me. Also, I made a wonderful friend thru this board. We met up with each other last fall. We happen to live close to each other, and we've become very close. Quilting has become a blessing in my life.
12-06-2010, 03:46 PM
#47
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,129
2 years ago my daughter, then 22 and in college, was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She was left with several cognitive obstacles to overcome. She had always been very athletic and an honor student. It was difficult for her to accept that her brain wouldn't work the way it used to. She had memory problems, aphasia, balance and coordination problems, and became depressed. One day she came with me to the LQS and was instantly drawn to the batiks. She said she wanted to make a quilt. She had never sewn before. She picked out several FQs and one fabric to pull them together. We decided to use HSTs. Each evening I would give her instructions and she would work on it during the day while was at work. (She couldn't decipher written instructions at the time.) The quilt turned out beautifully. It was her own pattern and is reversable (her idea, too!). It was wonderful therapy for her. It helped her re-learn to follow directions, re-built her self-confidence and overcome depression. She's hooked now. She made a quilt for her friend's 2yr old daughter and a handbag for a friend. She's become a fabric-aholic like me too! By the way, she doing very well today. Back in school (with a little help from student services), volunteering at Shriners and looking forward to working with other young people in medical re-hab.
12-06-2010, 03:47 PM
#48
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Church Point, Louisiana
Posts: 146
Amen sisters, I don't have any physical problems, but working in an office for 8 hours a day can get to you. I love to sit and sew for a few minutes and all my troubles go away and when hubby is not home I do alot more than a few minutes.
12-06-2010, 04:33 PM
#50
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Somewhere neat!
Posts: 1,146
I recently retired and am now realizing how much stress I left behind. When I go upstairs to my toy room (machines and projects) my whole world changes - my mind goes into another world and it feels so good! I just finished an embroidered Tree skirt this morning - and while my husband thought I was a bit daffy making it - the creative fun just zapped me away! It is so good for us to keep our hands and minds busy, and we are so lucky to have a worthwhile outlet.
Marysewfun @-->- (rose)
Marysewfun @-->- (rose)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
butterflywing
Links and Resources
0
05-07-2010 07:23 PM
