STRESS & ARTHRITIS FLARE UPS UPDATE

[Ritaritis]

Good morning folks, thanks to all who replied, lot's to think about and ideas to work on. One thing is obvious, when I calm down the pain eases. Laughter helps. I'm trying meditation, looked at a yoga class but it wasn't right for me and bought a book, Neuro-linguistic programming for dummies which is helping. Before the RA I was going back to doing craft fairs as I had done years ago but I can't drive at the moment, told not too until after knee surgery so donated items to a craft group who were thrilled. Some craft items I make e.g phone and tablet covers are light enough to be posted to a charity shop. Paul Hollywood of The Great British Bake Off suggests making and kneading bread so I'm giving it a go. Cutting my hedge has been therapeutic and the cat I took in is slowly trusting me. He's been abused. Lavender spray and treats help. I've just started work on a large crystal art picture, a wintery canal/narrowboat scene. It's relaxing and easy on the hands. This week I had a frightening experience. I defrosted my freezer. Their were bought items past their sell by date but seem okay and food I'd cooked but didn't recognise! One item puss who eats anything, wouldn't even touch. I'm decluttering as like my parents I'm a hoarder. I miss driving, walking and visiting a nearby reservoir but; a young neighbour has cancer, not looking good and there is an MS group that meets weekly at the estate community centre. I have a lot to be grateful for and this site certainly helps. A neighbour suggested drinking Guinness as she was advised to when dealing with family issues some years ago. I'll give it a go. Thank you again to everyone.🐕🐕🐕

[summer32A]

Wow you seem very talentedCan you put a picture of you crystal art?

[Ritaritis in reply to summer32A]

Good morning Summer, sorry but I don't know how to do this. Have tried and failed, will have another attempt. I struggle with technology and no-one to ask but look up 'Craft Buddy, on the internet, that's where I had my Crystal Art and lighthouse rug kits to suit all from. They have a wide range of kits to suit all tastes and are very helpful. they also appear on freeview channel 73 - create & craft sometimes. d I find crystal art and rug making easy on my hands. 🐕🐕🐈

[Gilliancheche]

As you say stress certainly has a negative effect, I do some meditation. I have found things online with guided meditation. Some are great others not so helpful so don't give up too quickly it may take a while to find the right one for you. Yoga is similar, as it depends on the teacher so maybe if there is another class around maybe give it another try. I also like craft and knit and crochet.

[Ritaritis in reply to Gilliancheche]

Hi, I've just started working on a crystal art, winter canal scene - 40 x 50 cm and detailed. It's beautiful and calming, will give meditation another go. 🐈🐈🐈