http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/8626-Embarrassment-when-others-see-me-playing-Final-Fantasy-XIV/page11

For reference, even if the post was necro revived ala poor guy finally beating down the 1st boss of Demon's Souls only to die to random dragon flame... the thread itself, at least in the last page, had some interesting information on what could be done to make the crafting less mind KILLING.

I for one feel like my brain stops doing synapses when crafting and goes into zombie mode, reason why I stopped crafting... I honestly dont want to stop playing to find out Im munching on my sister's brain.