Ken Fowler teaches origami to an interested student in Boulder, Colorado
Several years ago, Ken Fowler suffered from extreme depression. Anti-depressant drugs were ineffective. The Colorado man felt so sad and unbalanced that he entered a mental hospital.
“I was in a really super-depressed state and it got to the point where I had two doctors recommending electro-convulsive therapy.”
While Ken Fowler was considering that treatment, an art therapist at the hospital suggested he experiment with origami.
“My hands were shaking so much I couldn’t get it. But I just kept persisting and it gave me something to focus on, other than TV. It helped me steady my hands.”
Mr. Fowler decided against having electroshock treatment. His mental condition began to improve and, in time, he was well enough to leave the hospital. He still takes anti-depressants. But he is sure that origami helped him recover.
“You can really relax with it. There’s no hurry. It’s not competitive. And it’s a little [raise to] self-esteem.”
After Ken Fowler left the hospital, he continued working with origami. He joined a group of origami lovers in the city of Boulder. They call themselves “The Boulder Folders.” Barbara Gardner leads the group.
The Boulder Folders includes children as young as six to retirees in their seventies. Barbara Gardner says Ken Fowler is a valued member.
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