I read an article recently that said doing creative activities or hobbies that include using your hands can help reduce anxiety and put your brain into a flow state. My anxiety has been on a 10 the last month, so I'm whipping out the old sewing machine and knitting needles and getting to work. Let me know if anyone would like a bag.

But curious, if anyone also does find comfort in any hobbies involving their hands. Share, and handjobs are not included.

Yes im a cop

sure

Thought it said "do you wash your hands"? Yes

well, yes! i use my hands to type on atrl.

18 minutes ago, ONOPKA said:

well, yes! i use my hands to type on atrl.

Just remember to use them for good such as uplifting your fellow members and dragging Taylor Swift.

I might even say I'm good at handjobs

I masturbate using my hands?! Does that counts?

Yes and I smell like Marlboro reds

1 hour ago, gelato said:

Yes im a cop

wait are you really?

1 hour ago, gelato said:

Yes im a cop

hot

20 minutes ago, abrantino said:

Yes and I smell like Marlboro reds

It makes me so UGH, and I can't get enough of it.

27 minutes ago, Breathe On Moi said:

wait are you really?

yea

2 hours ago, gelato said:

yea

???????? stop

Yes, I draw/paint and make jewellery and I find it very relaxing. I can tell when I haven't had the time to do them in a while.

why handjobs dont count? I do feel relaxed and reached flow state each time I do that

16 hours ago, LadyDiana said:

I masturbate using my hands?! Does that counts?

you masturbate using your hands? wtf that's disgusting. I bet you go and cook a big feast without washing them as well. Pervert!

That's so cool that you can sew and knit, OP! I tried learning to knit a couple of months ago but I have to confess, after like 15 small rows, my little project just turned into a knot fest and became more narrow and narrow and narrow... Then my lack of frustration tolerance kicked in. I should give it another go! I've heard so much about knitting being a very calming thing to do.

Not really I get so stressed I can't even move my hands. So all I do is constantly make charts it's only thing that eases my anxiety maybe I should try Hobby's like that again maybe even making brackets for BTS concert next year. I haven't tried it yet but hoping that would help..

1 hour ago, fantafantanocoke said:

That's so cool that you can sew and knit, OP! I tried learning to knit a couple of months ago but I have to confess, after like 15 small rows, my little project just turned into a knot fest and became more narrow and narrow and narrow... Then my lack of frustration tolerance kicked in. I should give it another go! I've heard so much about knitting being a very calming thing to do.

Give it another try! Your first attempt will be a mess and a struggle. Just knit back and forth following a little guide, rows and rows until it starts to feel familiar. All you need to learn is how to knit a row and purl a row. And as soon as you get the hang of it you can make a scarf, a beanie, socks! Promise.