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Does having a hobby make you feel better

Pinkorchid

Pinkorchid

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Type of diabetes
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Does having a hobby of some kind make things like diabetes and other illness's a bit more bearable. Something that can take your mind off the illnesses for a while and put you in a different place helping you to relax and forget stress or depression for a while.
I have discovered sewing again after years of not doing any. Now sewing is such a big hobby that even men are doing it. I bought a digital sewing machine and I am into patchwork and making things like bags and purses...so popular.. I am not an expert but I am just enjoying it and getting better with practise I just get really immersed in it forgetting any problems for a while. I have joined some Facebook sewing groups and really enjoy reading what others are making. Do any others here feel better for having a hobby something that helps you to relax and do you feel it helps you to cope better with your problems
 
HAving to do something outside work it's a great way to relax anyway. I've found that learning new languages, now for me is French is great. It's like going back to school with homework and exams.
All boils down to make something and enjoy it.
 
Not really got a hobby.
For me I have to go to the gym about 5/6 times a week. It really helps me keep focused on things.
If for any reason i can't train I become agitated, lethargic and just have a feeling of being all clogged up inside.
Suppose it takes all sorts, for instance @tim2000s and his pancreas exploits, now attempting anything remotely like that would simply overload me and I'd just have to give up, definitely not a pastime for me.
 
I love walking in the countryside. I live in a village on the edge of woodland and am really thankful for the beautiful scenery which is ever changing with the seasons, and is particularly gorgeous now that Autumn has arrived. I also try to do something to help someone else every day, I find that takes my mind away from myself too. I do think that our attitude to what is important in life colours everything that we think, say and do and - definitely - impacts on our health. I look forward to my two walks per day when I sort my head out as well as my body, lowers BG levels too, and it's free! Not a "hobby" as such but in keeping with the OP I think.
 
Definitely. I've suffered from depression and anxiety for years, and painting, drawing and knitting have been my saviours. Since my T2D diagnosis, I've started walking again, squeezing it into my daily commute or going out for a wander at lunchtime. Sometimes I plan a route because I want to look at something interesting, most times I point myself roughly in the right direction and walk fast. It does me good, there's always something interesting to look at (buildings, parks, skylines, etc.) and it's great thinking time.
 
I am a member of a r/c model boat club and sitting at the waters edge chatting with my friends for around 4hrs with little else to worry about pure bliss for me a great escape from my diabetes and arthritis as well as my as yet unknown cause of my seizures
 
13lizanne said:
I love walking in the countryside. I live in a village on the edge of woodland and am really thankful for the beautiful scenery which is ever changing with the seasons, and is particularly gorgeous now that Autumn has arrived. I also try to do something to help someone else every day, I find that takes my mind away from myself too. I do think that our attitude to what is important in life colours everything that we think, say and do and - definitely - impacts on our health. I look forward to my two walks per day when I sort my head out as well as my body, lowers BG levels too, and it's free! Not a "hobby" as such but in keeping with the OP I think.
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Yes a hobby or past time does not have to be something you do with your hands just something you enjoy that makes you feel good
 
eldergarth said:
I am a member of a r/c model boat club and sitting at the waters edge chatting with my friends for around 4hrs with little else to worry about pure bliss for me a great escape from my diabetes and arthritis as well as my as yet unknown cause of my seizures
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That's lovely and just the sort of thing I mean sitting by the water I think is always relaxing
 
novorapidboi26 said:
Although my hobbies don't really fulfill that purpose, I would say generally they would help.....if diabetes is a daily burden on you.....

my diabetes isn't a daily burden and that's why my hobbies don't consciously take my mind off it...
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I don't consider my diabetes a burden but it is nice to do something that's not connected in any way to it and a hobby or past time can relieve stress for a lot of people
 
The furry creature in my user picture has become my hobby.
She's one, she's athletic, insane, and brings a lot of joy to mine and hubby's life. My lazy Saturdays are now long walk Saturday mornings. My even lazier Sundays are now days out to English Heritage site that are dog friendly.
Our lazy beach holidays in the sun have become energetic walking holidays to places in the UK.
I can't begin to explain how much healthier my lifestyle is because of my four-legged friend.
 
13lizanne said:
I love walking in the countryside. I live in a village on the edge of woodland and am really thankful for the beautiful scenery which is ever changing with the seasons, and is particularly gorgeous now that Autumn has arrived. I also try to do something to help someone else every day, I find that takes my mind away from myself too. I do think that our attitude to what is important in life colours everything that we think, say and do and - definitely - impacts on our health. I look forward to my two walks per day when I sort my head out as well as my body, lowers BG levels too, and it's free! Not a "hobby" as such but in keeping with the OP I think.
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I love walking too and off for a countryside walk, this afternoon, in a another area of Green common with a my partner Ed, I love being out and about in the fresh air enjoying the glorious views and wildlife :):)
 
I love to walk, knit, sew and read. Live by the seaside so enjoy a stroll along the front almost every day. Very recently retired so lots more time for these hobbies as well as taking up yoga and aqua aerobics. Only think about being diabetic at meal times and doctor appointments! (And logging on here occasionally.)
Hobbies definitely help in lots of ways.
 
I have hobbies, I used to make lace...bobbin and needle lace...I make cards.... I have two cutting machines sitting in my craft room growing cobwebs! In fact my work room is now a dumping ground for any and everything. In short although I have the means and the ability I haven't the oomph!
 
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