i do i go to art therapy and i find it a good way of being able to express my emotions and feelings it can be very theraptic.

Barb, I truly believe in Art therapy and other forms of therapy. Anything that helps us express our emotions that we normally keep bottled up inside of us. I have different therapies that I use for different emotions. I dont feel much like painting or quilting while I am depressed, so I draw, exercise and write. Writing and exercise are good for me when angry or frustrated also. Honestly, if I painted while angry, God only knows what might happen, LOL. It could be a huge black mess on the canvas or maybe red.

I believe that when we create anything, we feel more productive. Especially as women being very emotional, it is important for us to identify with the talents we have within us. Hugs

Remember Shelly, VanGogh painted his best work when depressed. :) You never know what kind of masterpiece you'll come up with. Barb-Detroit

I am using art to help myself...

I just started a new group for folks usicg art or doing art therapy to help themselves heal, recover and cope from various mental and physical health issues.

Anyone is welcome to join and hang with us... check it out by going to the following link.

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/healing-art-ha-group

hi, i started to go to art classes - one evening a week. Something i always used to enjoy when i was a youngster and gave up when i left school. It got me out meeting new people, lets me do something completely unrelated to my work and makes me feel good when i produce something im proud off. Only thing i need to do is learn how to paint when i am really stressed or anxious. My mind just shuts down to the creativity. And last thing to remember about your art, if you like it its good and dont let anyone else tell u any different.

i found that any form or expression of art is theraputic, dance, music, painting, writing and drawing. i do dabble in most of the the things oi have mentioned, accept not painted in a long time.

I used to like drawing and painting but I have not done so in a long time. My son is good at art, better than I ever was.

I find that writing poetry from time to time helps me. I also like to improvise music and songs with my son on his keyboard we play duets and it is all completely original stuff.

I have decided to go to the local school that Maya attends. I am asking the art teacher to have a contest for the kids to make art pictures for my new CANDY SHOP. YEAH!!!!! I will post their photos in my new shop. It's called SHORELINE SWEETS-PENNY CANDY AND NOVELTIES.

Wish me luck. Love and Peace to you all. Thanks for all of your responses.

Barb-Detroit

That is a great idea barb.

Thanks Simon. You've been really missed. Barb-Detroit

Art is great therapy for me, and making crafts too.

When I was in Rehab after a medical emergency ( not drug rehab) I had art therapy! I made me look forward to each session and really connect with my feelings!

Coloring seems to be popular where I live. I just bought a coloring book and just coloring relaxes me. I wish we had art therapy classes where we live.