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Support Group for Those of Us Living With Mild Dementia
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@craigbyrom
Do you have any hobbies?
I build scale models, ships, aircraft and such. I built a 1/350 scale model of the Titanic that took a year. I turn on the radio so it plays in the background and let myself get absorbed in my current project (a 1/24 scale Japanese zero) . I find that concentrating on one thing lets my mind relax. I only play at my hobby for an hour or so and leave feeling refreshed mentally. It really works for me and I really look forward to it after a day at work. I block everything else out during MY TIME. Regards, Ashley
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@ashley43725 Does that bring back memories!!
Have done a lot of model building in my time and still love it.
I have a generous amount of hobbies similarly very calming when I am creating.
I worked on some of the scale models for the movie Dante‘s Peak and Spy Kids years back, you would have liked that.
I do full scale stuff now, modeling, mold making.
But my current escape is 3D modeling for 3D printing and a CNC mill I just acquired.
I got it to keep me engaged.
It’s interesting though, some simple things bog me down mentally, but yet my spatial recognition is exceptional in the proper environment.
I would love to see a 1/350 scale Titanic.. o the intricate detail and a year long project is amazing.
And the Japanese Zero.. one of my all time favorite planes.
I have really been aware of my environment today and the way all the collateral noise, visual stimulation from my environment, affects me mentally and emotionally.
Thanks