Crafts for anxiety

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Hello,

I thought I'd pick your wonderfully creative minds on something.  I've been suffering from multiple anxiety disorders for the past year.  I can no longer work and getting out of the house is hard.  I'm going to be at home alone soon (my bf will be returning to work ft) and I am concerned about how I will spend the time.   Anxiety is very hard in that it's difficult to distract yourself.  Many of my hobbies are things I can no longer do due to my conditions.

I've always been a craft/art enthusiast, but never really had any formal training, skills, etc.  I do know it makes me happy.  I'm wondering if anyone might have some suggestions on what types of crafts,etc. I could easily do to occupy my mind and hands!  I'm looking for something that is easy but that will be a distraction- kinda something I can just go on autopilot and do.  It also needs to be VERY inexpensive as I have no income at this time and fairly easy to learn.

Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much.