Crafting better then anti depression meds and pain killers, really?

Yes recently CNN released an article talking about how crafting might be a great way to help treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, dementia and even PTSD. Who knew that what I've been creating for years would be helping me in so many ways. 

 In the study it shows how it can decrease stress and increase happiness along with fight the mental battle of aging. 

I know from personal experience when I crafting I'm able to decrease the feeling of sadness and aniexty.  My problem comes into play that I struggle and have a hyper focus kicks in and nothing else around me seems to matter. It's like meditation on a different scale. I tend to get lost in my crafts.   

According to CNN, one study of over 3,500 knitters found that “81% of respondents with depression reported feeling happy after knitting. More than half reported feeling ‘very happy.'” previous studies have shown that other crafts have been shown to do have the same effect.  Sadly there is still not enough studit's dine on the subject as of yet.  Let's hope there is soon . 

So next time your feeling blue pick up your favorite craft and go to town! Don't have a craft well it looks like you should be finding one very soon to help you.  

Below I've attached the link to the CNN study and my etsy account so you can experience my crafting first hand. 

CNN :
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/health/brain-crafting-benefits/index.html

My Etsy:
http://etsy.me/2iIHJJh