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I think I may be broken
5 months ago
You've all likely noticed how little I post now. I certainly have.
My creative drive is severely damaged and I have no idea what to do.
Long-term stress, trauma, excessive reliance on it for income have all ground things down so much that there's nothing left for me to hold on to. I still draw. But barely. It's so rarely completed work, and I so rarely even feel joy when I think about drawing anymore that it's a wonder I still want to.
I don't really know if this post has any purpose. But I don't want folks worrying about me as an individual. I'm ok. I'm just....damaged. In a way I'm struggling to get help with because it's just that bad.
I hope you folks are well at least. And thank you for enjoying my work for so long. If things change, well... We'll both know.
My creative drive is severely damaged and I have no idea what to do.
Long-term stress, trauma, excessive reliance on it for income have all ground things down so much that there's nothing left for me to hold on to. I still draw. But barely. It's so rarely completed work, and I so rarely even feel joy when I think about drawing anymore that it's a wonder I still want to.
I don't really know if this post has any purpose. But I don't want folks worrying about me as an individual. I'm ok. I'm just....damaged. In a way I'm struggling to get help with because it's just that bad.
I hope you folks are well at least. And thank you for enjoying my work for so long. If things change, well... We'll both know.
I understand much of this feeling...hoping meds for the depression helps. Its definitely okay to get help and take time to work on yourself. Art is a lot harder when your expression of self is also stiffled by life.
You're not alone Ishiga. Love you friend. Take time for you and looking for help for mental health is a great thing. No shame. These things happen to everyone now and then.