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DigitalDomain123

Severe Depression & State of Drawing

I've had some rough shit happen to me these last few months that have taken a massive toll on my mental health and overall motivation to draw and I'ma be real, I really don't enjoy drawing as much anymore. A lot of the joy and reasons for why I did art that these past few years were with a handful of friends who have now ripped me out of their life and I wont ever get to talk to them again or view their work through normal means because I'm blocked. As a result, I've been heavily depressed and have done things to my body I'm not proud to admit as a result.
As it stands, I dont wanna quit cause art is a big part of my income and sometimes the urge still kicks in but outside of that, I'm just so defeated and sad. Anything i liked drawing, I would always share with those people and now I can't and it tears me up inside. It's obviously not healthy to be this way but im more or less just trying to cope and find reasons to keep going. Art is my life and some of the light has been snuffed out.

I've spoken to a good deal of friends and tried being in touch more with others to try and fill the void but shit doesn't feel the same and I don't think it ever will for me anymore. I just don't know. Call me melodramatic or something but Im just really going through it and this kind of loss I dont think I'll be getting over for a very long time.
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Added: 4 months, 2 weeks ago
 
PurpleDragon2000
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Im really sorry you're going through something like that man but we're hear for you talk to us if you want
PuzzleMaster1998
4 months, 2 weeks ago
I'm sorry to hear this!!

We're hear if you need to vent
Mvindo
4 months, 2 weeks ago
sorry to hear that dude :(

how did you and your friends fall out tho?
awakenji
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Its tragic to see this happen to you man.  People's own social networks are almost a necessity to have in these hard and troubling times.  Try to stay strong.  You won't be able to replace people but you can make things ease if you let time mend the wounds.
SuperRobot
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Sorry to hear...

Hang in there.
Furman
4 months, 2 weeks ago
you been throue so much and taking a rest now and again is good you will have us when ever you need to I just hope things get better for you
maxwest3
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Don't hesitate to get professional help.
Inklover22
4 months, 2 weeks ago
We're here for ya. I'm sorry for what you're going through. Take as long as you need and do whatever you need.
HeavenFlowers
4 months, 1 week ago
its okay digi i know how hard this feels too well of losing friends
and it indeed takes a long time to get over it so please take all the time you need
to recover mentally
M87drag
1 month, 3 weeks ago
I've been studying a book called Unwinding Anxiety, by Judson Brewer. One chaper in, you will probably feel that he closely relates to you -- and understands the science behind why most standard therapy doesn't work well.

One of the key lessons is this: It is not possible to will your way or reason your way out of anxiety or depression. You cannot will your way into good habits. For good habits to stick, your body must find them naturally appealing. This book is about gently appealing to your body's feelings, rather than trying to force it.

I believe it's worth the small investment; I believe I am slowly getting some good results.
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