So I am still working on doing some drawing as personal art therapy. I find it an effective pain distraction as I have to be intent on my focus on what I am doing. I have been teaching myself because we do not have art therapy in our area. Some of the art I have … Continue reading Art therapy: drawing
New Hobby: Drawing and art therapy
You know I love to write and recently I have picked up paint-by-numbers. My spouse and I love it. In fact, a certain someone is getting one for Christmas. Well, I thought maybe I would pick up drawing again as well. It has been over twenty years but I thought there is something to art … Continue reading New Hobby: Drawing and art therapy
Review: Winnie’s Picks- paint by numbers
“I have been given this product as part of a product review process. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Post may contain affiliate links.” So I have started and finished a new project. I will tell you … Continue reading Review: Winnie’s Picks- paint by numbers
Creativity and chronic illness
I'll start with the poem I wrote above. I wrote it about chronic pain. And I often write poetry about my experience or existence with chronic pain and illness. It gets out a lot of the emotions and frustrations. Pain, invisible illness, suffering, mental illness... these things have all inspired art. Because art is a … Continue reading Creativity and chronic illness
Chronic illness: Savouring simple pleasures
I live for simple pleasures. With chronic pain and chronic illness, limitations can be severe at times. This is one of those times. Simple pleasures are things that protect and nourish our wellbeing. They are in fact an important facet of our self-care. Our hobbies and activities that promote well-being and engage our focus and … Continue reading Chronic illness: Savouring simple pleasures
Just express yourself #MHAM #MHAMSMC
How does #Migraine and #Headache impact your creative expression? As you all know, when in pain distract the brain. Migraines have impacted my entire philosophy on life and my perception of reality, and therefore influence my writing a great deal. Writing for me is one of my pain distractions. Within reason, because too much means I … Continue reading Just express yourself #MHAM #MHAMSMC
