A couple of years ago, I had a TBI (traumatic brain injury) which affected my memory. I am still dealing with memory issues, but my Neurologist strongly recommended eye-hand activities, and was delighted to know I am a lacemaker. The quality of my lace suffered in the beginning, and I had to work less complex lace for a while, but I am now working my favorite Binche again and am happy with the results!
Clay Sent from my iPad > On Oct 16, 2016, at 12:04 AM, Joseph Young <graceadlerdesi...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > I have heard of it Kim, > > I am currently trialing a new therapy/drug regime, it seems to be helping. > Only problem is the side effects. > > I have found that doing bobbin lace is very therapeutic. The movements repeat > themselves, which is wonderful for OCD. > > > On 16-Oct-16 10:43 AM, Kim Davis wrote: > Joseph, > > I am so glad you are able to reach out! This is a fun hobby, regardless > of whether or not you find it an art or a craft! > > Have you heard of EMDR therapy before? it is an interesting thing, and I > was once reading an article about how things such as bobbin lace can mimic > it. I can > not recall where I read it, or I would share that with you. If it comes to > me I will be sure to post. In any case, the idea is that because you are > working with both your left and right hands, it engages both sides of the > brain and is helpful in getting the emotional side to talk to the logical > side. Thankfully the anxiety I have experienced in my life has been mild, > but I will say that I noticed long ago that both bobbin lace and braiding > have a very meditative quality for me. I think the symmetrical work is very > soothing. > > Have fun with your lace! > > Kim > > > > > -- > Joseph > > The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. > -Dolly Parton > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
