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FearofUnknownSenior Contributor
What are your favourite past time activities to help with the healing process? Or what hobbies are you doing? Mine is:
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
I like playing " words with friends " @FearofUnknown
Well done with your diamond art painting
Will tag some members here @Appleblossom , @NightFury , @Oaktree , @Jynx , @Ainjoule , @creative_writer , @Bow , @Judi9877
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Judi9877Senior Contributor
Hi @FearofUnknown . Welcome to the forums. Nice to meet you! I read that you have several hobbies in common with myself which is great to know.
To help with my mental health issues and recovery/healing, my hobbies are:
- Knitting : beanies, jumpers, blankets for charity and myself
- Crochet
- Cross stitching
- Diamond painting - a new hobby I’ve just recently started to help with my mental health recovery
- Music - listening on my iPhone
- Drawing abstract designs
- Sport - AFL (Brisbane Lions), NRL (Melbourne Storm), tennis, cricket, swimming,
- TV
There’s a craft page called Craft Central that you might like to check out here on the forums where forum members post and discuss craft things.
Take care.
Judi9877
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Lapis_AnteaterPeer Guide
Hey @FearofUnknown
Those sound like great activities. I have a few in common with you. Mine are:
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AinjouleSenior Contributor
Hey @FearofUnknown
I play computer games, play D&D and do art of a Sunday....I'm a terrible artist but I have a good time. Like you, I also listen to music.
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FearofUnknownSenior Contributor
Looks like we have a lot in common @Judi9877 ! You'll soon be addicted to Diamond Art Painting as it is quite fun to do! Can't wait to see what you'll complete. 🤩
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AnnoyedSheDevilSenior Contributor
@FearofUnknown
I have several hobbies that I cycle through depending how I'm feeling at the time:
I've dabbled it various art, but don't really feel I have much talent in it. But as long as something brings you joy and relaxation, who cares?
This is a Lamb hat that I made for a gift, I'm thinking of starting a business eventually.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @FearofUnknown
I enjoy knitting, crotcheting, diamond art, cross stitch, colour by number, paint by number, colouring, online games, music, Lego/nanobricks/mini bricks, reading
SANE has a post for Lego lovers.
https://saneforums.org/t5/Social-space/Lego-anyone/td-p/1358901
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FearofUnknownSenior Contributor
I would love to see your completed Paint by Numbers @Former-Member ! Art definitely is a harder hobby to keep up with, at least for me it is. Do you paint often?
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FearofUnknownSenior Contributor
That hat looks amazing for a self-taught crochet-er like you! Would definitely make a good Etsy product too! Good luck with your business @AnnoyedSheDevil . Win-win when your hobby can bring in money.
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Unknown userMember
@FearofUnknown
I’ve only done 1 paint by number which features wolves. Isn’t framed. Will need to see if I can find it.
Im recently been able to go back to knitting and crocheting. Wanting to finish started knitting, crotcheting before starting something new.
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