Getting back - Plans - MH - Update
11 months ago
Again to all my customers and friends,
I’m sincerely sorry for my slowness and unprofessional working behaviour over the last few months.
My drawing has been so slow and I’ve constantly felt unhappy with my work and re-sketching / rearranging my commissions over and over again.
BUT, I can reassure all who are waiting on art I have them all neat lined now, so I just need to add color & or shade - apart from one Large commission I’m Finishing off now (lined, coloured so adding shade)
It’s no excuse, but I have been in denial over my Mental Health and really struggling a lot in life in general.
Long story short I’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition on top of my struggling mental health issues, ADHD and anxiety. I’ve had Car issues, debts / MOT payments and this week I’ve had my car damaged by someone reversing hard into it while parked so having to deal with insurances etc
I’ve been clinging on and scrapping through barely, day by day hoping and convincing myself I will be better for the next day.
Continued being overly “happy” and working over time all while faking I’m all ok.
This has lead me to burn out.
I’ve barely been able to do anything but sleep, cry and hiding away from friends and family.
I have been in touch with my GP for my MH and chronic condition, getting the help I need and trying to be more active again without burning myself out.
I’ve also decided once I’ve cleared my commission list I will be having a break for my MH and wellness.
Concentrating on my health with the possibility on working on my skills and personal work only.
I will be active here still and online on my good days but will be healing myself before taking on commissions again.
I need to learn to look after myself and concentrate on my MH before returning.
Again, I’m so sorry to everyone
And hope you can understand
love Metal x
I’m sincerely sorry for my slowness and unprofessional working behaviour over the last few months.
My drawing has been so slow and I’ve constantly felt unhappy with my work and re-sketching / rearranging my commissions over and over again.
BUT, I can reassure all who are waiting on art I have them all neat lined now, so I just need to add color & or shade - apart from one Large commission I’m Finishing off now (lined, coloured so adding shade)
It’s no excuse, but I have been in denial over my Mental Health and really struggling a lot in life in general.
Long story short I’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition on top of my struggling mental health issues, ADHD and anxiety. I’ve had Car issues, debts / MOT payments and this week I’ve had my car damaged by someone reversing hard into it while parked so having to deal with insurances etc
I’ve been clinging on and scrapping through barely, day by day hoping and convincing myself I will be better for the next day.
Continued being overly “happy” and working over time all while faking I’m all ok.
This has lead me to burn out.
I’ve barely been able to do anything but sleep, cry and hiding away from friends and family.
I have been in touch with my GP for my MH and chronic condition, getting the help I need and trying to be more active again without burning myself out.
I’ve also decided once I’ve cleared my commission list I will be having a break for my MH and wellness.
Concentrating on my health with the possibility on working on my skills and personal work only.
I will be active here still and online on my good days but will be healing myself before taking on commissions again.
I need to learn to look after myself and concentrate on my MH before returning.
Again, I’m so sorry to everyone
And hope you can understand
love Metal x
I can only speak for myself, but take all the time you need on the comms that are still open. I understand that burn out is a vicious cycle. Just "pushing through it" only ever works for a very limited time and makes things worse if you keep going like that. And admitting that is never a sign of weakness.
Don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do to help your situation. That includes me too. One way or another, I hope you feel better again soon <3
Your mental health is so so important, take the time you need to get better ♥
Love you Metal -- Be safe and take care. Will be here when you come back always ♥
Sending you good vibes.