*comforts you*

You’ll always have our support <3 I know you can overcome this rough patch!

*Hugs and comforts you* Wish you happiness and a bright future with some positivity, dear~

Hey.
I feel you, all the way deep I feel you.
If I ever work out how to make it all easier and better, I'll pass it on.
Sometimes all we can do is hang on.

*hugs*
I know what it's like to be burnt out, tired, mentally drained, and lacking in motivation and creativity. I relate to you 110%. You will always have my support! <3

I'm not sure what to say, but do know that you've always got friends and loved ones who will help you and support you. People care and just wanna see you happy, see you achieve what you want for yourself.

In that case, your personal health is the most import thing to take care of. You are an amazing artist, but it would be a horrible thing, if you torture yourself by continue forcing yourself to deliver. You don't have to justify yourself against other. You only have to justify against yourself.

I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering so badly. I wish there was something more I could do than offer a comforting hug. I really hope things get better for you.

*gentle bear hug*

Your comfort and security should always come first. You take all the breaks you need, for however long you need to feel comfortable doing what you do again. We'll still be here for you the whole way, and I hope your days only get easier from here. <3

Not trying to make this about me, but I feel this so hard. I'm not sure if you've had professional help / therapy, but if not, I highly recommend it. I don't want to give you the generic advice because I'm sure you've heard it a hundred times. A therapist could provide you with insight about yourself you perhaps didn't even realize yet. I really hope you'll find some mental stability, because life is too precious to feel burned out during it. <3

Problem is trying to get a decent therapist now a days is a bit hit-or-miss the last one I had completely ignored my feelings and basically wasted my time... I've been thinking of trying again but I'm still hesitant but I honestly have been re-considering it.

It's been a hit-or-miss with doctors and therapists for me as well (so far with my current therapist, it feels like a talk I could've had with anyone, but I'm hopeful it'll change). We're all human so even some therapists might have off days or feel burned out, or their personality and drive just doesn't quite match with yours. I'm sure that eventually you'll find a passionate and motivated one who can take the time to properly treat you!

i'm really really sorry. i hope you know that you're not alone. it can be really hard to just *exist* sometimes, especially with depression. i'm sending all my good vibes

As someone who's only now starting to feel like she can function again after 3 months of being completely shit stomped with depression and anxiety, please know that you can overcome this.
Take care of your basic needs when you can, savoir the little moments of clarity when the weight lifts, and be kind to yourself when you can't.
I'm pulling for you! We're more than the sum of our output.

I know this will seem kind of strange since I don't know you personally but there's a bit of advise I use whenever I'm working through a particularly tough patch myself that I think will help you. All things pass. This, too, will pass. Endure. At the end of every dark tunnel of depression and anxiety is an eventual open space with clean air and light. It may feel hard and unwinnable but you don't have to "win" you just have to survive. Take joy in the little victories. Things that seem simple or unimportant still are if they're important to *you*. It may seem harder and harder but try to take pride in your own ethics. Many people don't have any nowadays. And always remember, "This, too, will pass."

*hugs tight*

*Hugs* I know full well about people pretending to be friends and then stabbing you in the back or just pretty much think badly of you.

The only thing I can say is try surrounding yourself with what keeps you positive. Hold onto the little victories, no matter how small. I also play a lot of video games to keep me occupied.

A lot of that resonates with me. I hope you get a break soon

Thank you for sharing your pain with us, hun ~

The pain you're experiencing is just part of being human, along with the pain of being a professional artist.

I say professional because your work has reached the level where people are willing to pay for it, and that is no small achievement. I am barely better than a beginner, so I often hope I can achieve such a goal someday. However, this isn't about me, this is about you and your mental well-being.

Always remember, that these pains are part of the packaged deal of being an artist, and a human being. For all the joy you experience, you will experience pain, and not always in equality. You're going to get burnt no matter what you do. If you've decided to put your financial stability on your art, then come hell or high water, you gotta stick with it. You made this decision to be an artist, you chose this pain, and now you gotta keep at it. You're right; taking a break isn't an option for you because it is your livelihood in more ways than one. But like anything else, with these emotions you're experiencing, these are phases, and nothing more. This will not go on forever, even if it feels like it will.

Bringing awareness to your pain is the first step, and then understanding how to move forward despite the pain in the next step.

I'm sorry you haven't been able to find many people to open up with because carrying all that heaviness around all day would wear anybody down. Believe me, you are not the only one who feels this way, and knowing your pain isn't unique is the key to help you realize that there is already a solution somewhere. In your case, it's quite clear that you are considerably hard on yourself, and would benefit from an outsider's perspective. Just by looking at the comments here, I can see that many of your fans (myself included) really do care about you, otherwise they wouldn't have taken time out of their day just for you. Listen to what they have to say, and maybe, ever so slowwwwwwwlyyyy, learn to not be so judgmental of yourself. (I'm learning this lesson too, and I'm veeeeeeeery bad at it.)

Embrace the pains that you have chosen (art), and the ones you didn't choose but must endure anyhow (being human). Listen to what the pain is saying, and use that to move forward. It's the only way you'll ever be able to find inner peace.

Part of me feels the same way with that first part. I really don't socialize much anymore, nor seek out more friends or whatever. I too have noticed those I frequently talk to/interact with has shrunk over the years, and I'm honestly just wondering when that small pool of genuine people is gonna reach 0. I've also become more skeptical and weary with others over the years, even people I've known for a long time; it seems like I trust very few people nowadays.

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "take a break" so many times now. Honestly? Do it if you can. Step away from art, furry, people, or whatever to give yourself a chance to ground yourself and ease your mind. It can be a week, a month, several months, hell, even a year if you need to. However I do understand if art has become your only/primary source of income, given how long you've been doing it.

Idk how much this has all helped, but I hope it did; I feel like this mindset is hitting a lot of people lately, myself included.

*hugs* a lot of this sounds so familiar (except I personally have no art skill). Burn out is no joke for sure and I hope you manage to find a way to get the right balance and find a better spot

Hey if you need some kind talk and support I am here on discord if you need me. I am happy to lend support and kindness you are always welcome to have talk *shares blanket* here we go. Never feel ashamed to take a break or ask for a hand we all have or will, this is a rough world lately.

*Hugs*

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Take a break and collect yourself. Know that you do really good work, and it's always nice to see some fresh Binty art but if you need to put the brakes on it, there is no shame in that. I'm in the same boat and it's hard to stay motivated when it feels like the world is ending, but i don't think it is, and I try to keep my head up when things get rough so I hope you do the same

I'm currently in therapy for what you are describing, it could be worth a shot if you wanted to try something like that.
But if you wanna reach out please do so :O
Your stuff is amazing and I'm sure if you maybe take some time to work out why you do what you like to do in the first place things might feel new again. Can feel a lil monotonous turning what is essentially a big part of your soul into a business.

The people who don't care don't deserve your best. Burnout of any kind sucks. I hope you can find a way to recharge soon. **Hugs**

I realize that I'm too much of a flaming wreck to offer anyone any kind of emotional support when life's being too much, but I can honestly, genuinely say that I empathize with what you've expressed here. I won't get into specifics and make it about me or anything, but... I really do get it.

Dunno if any actual therapists would agree with me on this, but after a lifetime of hit-and-miss shrinks (well, a lifetime of misses and one hit that up and died on me), I've been trying to live by a personal maxim to see how it suits me: It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Trying to force yourself to be stronger than you can be just because it's what others expect from you is as toxic and self-destructive as any other form of self-repression -- if you need to break down, give yourself some space and time to break down, and let yourself heal afterward in whatever form that needs to take. (I'm currently working on scheduling in a two-week breakdown myself, once this godawful move's finished and I can lock myself in my room with a stash of drinks and junk food and just bawl my eyes out until I feel better.)

I am genuinely so sorry and hope sincerely you can find some more good friends to keep close this is a constant struggle for so many and I am again so sorry you are going through it :( i know i am a rando but if i can help some way I am always somewhere easy to contact but regardless I hope things start to improve for you

Before anything, hello

Ok, I feel like you don't have to take a break of art, but to people around you. I don't know you but judging by what you said, seems like they throw their garbage on you, if I'm right, don't take it bad, there are people who isn't aware of the damage they do sometimes. I know how difficult is to change and to make new friends but you can try it.

Honestly therapy now a days is strange, so if you want to book a season or two it's ok but be cold and feel if it helps or not, I suppose there are many.

I like your draws, transformations are good, I remember some rubber stuff you did. Nice!

Good luck

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. Take it one day at a time, one task at a time.

Impatient people suck D:

Deeply sorry you're hurting. I've also been the "therapist friend" who was turned on, the second I was perceived as not good enough. time and time again. And yes, that word "stupid" and variations of it sure gets thrown around a lot by those people does it not? Best advice, and please take this to heart.. Please distance from that toxicity and let those people suffer from there mistakes. It's better for them to learn, and it's better for you to heal. You are a beautiful, talented, nurturing soul. And it's so soooo so so okay that you're feeling this way. Nobody in their right mind could expect you to feel anything differently after what you've expressed here. I hope you find a way to rest in a way you're able to. Brightest blessing, you deserve them.

It's okay we understand your struggles good times are near if you need anything you have us!

hope you're feeling better :(

Honestly not really but it's still been touching how many people have reached out to me it's very wholesome.

Im sorry to hear that Ellie. Know that you are a kind, talented and lovely person. I have always loved your art and the work you have done for me. I admire you allot and hope for easier times for you.