Why is knitting so therapeutic?
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It allows you to focus your mind and body on something that is manageable.  It takes enough concentration to block out stresses and worries.\n\nAlso, it allows you to make something physical.  So many people today have service/knowledge jobs in which they do little other than talk to people or move information from one place to another.  When you finish knitting, even if it's just 15 minutes in the middle of a project, you can see results.  There's a satisfaction that comes with that.
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The website knittinghelp.com has videos that show you how to cast on stitches for knitting. There are different videos for several different methods of casting on.\n\nEach method of casting on has its advantages and disadvantages. I primarily use long-tail cast on, especially when I am going to do ribbed knitting.
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Don't fret\nOf all the complimetary practices, Acupuncture is the one with atleast some reasearch backing. Recent study proved it to be effective especially in back pain.\nSo people are noticing and things take time, to filter through.\nIt is rotten timing now in the NHS - most essential services alike counselling are being cut back, services are being sold off to private providers within hospitals - You are therefore seeing redundancies for the first time. Is this the best time for introducing acupuncture while our beloved patricia is balancing the books ?\nYou have to be patient.
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Knitting used to only be popular with elderly women as it was relaxing and didn't take much energy. Now knitting is popular with almost everyone for the same reasons. People shouldn't tease you because you knit. They don't know what they're missing out on.
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It is a physiological response to emotional/psychological stressors. You have probably heard the saying, "carrying the weight of the world on his/her shoulders" - that saying is referring to dealing with a lot of stress. Meditation and/or yoga is a good way to take the tension off the neck and shoulders.
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doing things for others and getting out of myself always makes me happy.  I learned this years ago when i first got depressed. It's a tool that i still use.\nit can be shinning up your kids bike or helping a neighbor or family member. you're not doing it for them really so don't expect appreciation or pay.\na new tool i've found is answering questions here on yahoo!\nyou're not suffering alone.
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Take a moment to pamper myself once in awhile. Relieve stress by meditation, yoga, or just kickin' it and watching something on the tube. Music makes me dance, dance makes me feel good about my body. Taking a long walk and breathing the fresh air and wathcing things around me makes me appreciate the fact that I am here, and in the body I am in.
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I go to a hypno-psychotherapist. It helps to have someone to talk to without being judged and getting help in relaxing. Then I de-stress through a hobby, sewing. When I am just about to explode, I drop everything and sit on my sewing chair and turn on the machine. Think also of If they are close by maybe you can call them for coffee or something.
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i would say that the tingling is definitely caused from the knitting.....it isnt nessacarily carpal tunnel yet but could get that way over time.....i would suggest just knitting a small amount everyday....like give yourself an hour (or less) and take breaks in between time! maybe that will help....good luck!
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And this is bad how?\n\nIt is quite possible to empathise with people without having to go through their traumas, why wish more suffering in this world?
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Well, I'm not gonna tell you to "read this book", or tell you some quote that "changed my life".  From experience, think therapy might give you some answers you're looking for.  When everyday life seems to bogg you down, there are professionals that can give you some "tools" to use, when you just can't get out of your funk.  Therapy is very healthy and it gives you a different perspective on life or whatever ills you.  Hang in there.  And as the saying goes"You're not alone"
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Jezz88 is onto something. I believe these patterns are referred to as finger knitting (could be wrong). Different hand symbols/signals are used for different things such as healing, protection, etc. Whether or not you believe it does anything or makes any sense is for you to decide. Remember that beliefs, particularly ones from a foreign country (in this case, Japan) are sometimes hard for modern "civilized" man to understand.
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My daughter writes things like that alot too. She does it to express her feelings, and it makes her feel better. Writing your emotions down is good therapy when you are depressed, lonely, and things of that nature. It's quite O.K.
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Its a symptom of a deeper problem, soemthing is missing or unresolved in her current life or in her past and she finds it to be easier to form a splintered/fragmented relationship. There she can find "temporary" comfort because none of her daily troubles are part of the new relationship, @ least not @ 1st
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Hard repetitive work does the trick. \n\nWhen programs teaching patients how to sew, paint or some other repetitive activity was introduced in psychiatric hospitals, psychiatrists noticed an increased improvement among their patients.
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I like them, have several tattoos and piercings.  I like it when tattoos tell the story of a life, not just ass antlers or tribal arm bands.  I've seen tattoos be very therapeutic, and life-changing in a positive way for people.  I don't think it's for everyone, or should be.  I like tattoos more than pircings, but that's just personal taste.
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To feel good and healthy, definately as much as is humanly possible, but there are times that getting to sleep or even climbing into bed is just more difficult, and I wouldnt reccomend stressing over a set set time every night. Flexibility is important too.        : )