I've been looking for a therapist to help me manage my depression (sounds like dysthymia to me, but I can't diagnose myself, obviously!) and anxiety. I have some OCD issues, but they're not really bad. Anyway, I've thought about going on some kind of drug to make me feel better mentally, but I'm scared that it will affect my creativity.

I sing, write short stories and lyrics, and draw. Someday, I would like to have my work published and put on concerts, so creativity is a very important part of my life. I've read some stories on the Internet about people who have completely lost the desire to do anything creative since going on medication, and I would be horrified if that happened to me. That's why I came here--to talk to people directly, who can offer their own experiences and maybe reassure me. Have you experienced decreased or increased creativity, or no change whatsoever? Should I just try therapy alone for awhile and see how that helps? I don't feel incredibly depressed or anything, but I often feel sad, restless, and worry a lot.

Thanks, everyone, for whatever you can offer.