Trains as Therapy

Good advice and thanks for sharing.   Trains are definitely therapeutic for me, and O scale is the most relaxing with fewer problems, no derailments, sound, smoke etc.  

First, I agree totally about getting your annual checkup. Many of us are still around because we consider this to be a priority.

As for the trains and therapy, again I agree with you wholeheartedly. Too many folks don't have an effective hobby and they wonder why they are always frustrated. Thankfully, most of us are not in this category.

I go yearly just to be safe--is it a hassle? Sure.  Are the tests not too pleasant? Sure.

But I don't want to get a disease or drop dead only to have it be from something that could have been treated if I had just had an annual check-up. 

--Greg

Sorry to hear about your brother's friend.

I've tried therapy in the past...marriage counselor and private sessions, trains don't come close to real therapy, at least not for me. There always seems to be problems with trains and the layout, maybe conventional operators have more easy-going experiences. If my layout ever gets done (do they ever) or at least to the point I can say "it's what I envisioned", I'll revisit my view on their therapy.

Now, riding my Harley is the best therapy I've ever had. Almost as good as, and sometimes better than, you know what.

Taught high school with a friend of mine that retired few years back. he retired in June and died in Oct. he went home and drank himself to death. he didn't have any hobbies and school was everything to him, once he retired he was done.

Paul

been there, Im in therapy right now(and have been for about a year)  for depression. That and toy trains make a great combination to keep me sain(sp).

Popi

Trains have helped me get through rough times......not a cure all....but a help for sure!!!!

With my wife suffering from recurrent ovarian cancer and my niece dealing with Lou Gehrig's disease I have plenty of stress. Trains are a huge stress relief for me, along with physical exercise (which is the best thing of all).

Jeff C

I don't think playing with trains is going to help prevent blocked arteries.

They certainly can help relieve or avoid stress.

For me it's God, family, friends, and trains.  And yes, in that order.

Art