Healing Power of crochet....

For many crocheters, crochet is a way to relax, but it also has a special, unique power to heal.

It can help with depression.  It can help with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and many other very painful chronic syndromes.  It can help you when you are going through a bad time.  There is something about making something from only a skein of yarn....it's powerful.  There's something about helping keep people warm with hats, scarves and blankets.  Maybe it's because at that moment, you aren't thinking about yourself.  You are trying to help someone else.  It's a baby blanket for a new mom or maybe it's a teacher appreciation gift.

Life is so stressful and a hobby can help ease the suffering.

I have had my share of health issues and depression issues.  I find more peace in helping others than in the medicines that give me side effects.

Some of the biggest children's hospitals in the U.S. are using crocheting and knitting for parents of serious ill children.  Many of the parents can't concentrate to read during this awful time, but when you teach them how to crochet...they are doing something.  Some make items for their sick child or for their other children that aren't sick.  Some give back to those people who help them through a crisis. 

For whatever reason why you crochet, may it help you with dealing with life.  In it's own way, crochet can be a very powerful healer.

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