I Battle Depression

I have been sick most of this week, and as I'm recovering, I'm realizing that my creative drive is dead. Creating illustrations was one of my escapes. I've always enjoyed making art, because it has made me feel as if I had some kind of control in my life. I had just gifted myself a new ipad a month ago to help myself create more interesting pieces. Now, my mind is a creative desert. I'm devastated. I thought I would be more motivated after my illness, but my sadness has come back to haunt me. My sadness has killed any motivation I had. I'll never be successful.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

I doubt there have been many 'creatives' (writer, artist, musician, architect, etc) who have NOT now and then lived in that desolate wasteland you describe. It's the other, bleak side of the creative coin.

There have been many methods developed to get through, over, under, or around the blockage and many succeed.

I recommend reading or listening to [i]The Artist's Way[/i] by Julia Cameron. It's available in book and audiobook form.

In addition, lighten up on the pressure you're putting yourself under. Redo things you've already done. Copy things DIFFERENT than your own style.

Good luck.

lovecatsnothumans · 31-35, F

@Mamapolo2016 Thanks.