lots and lots of creative people, throughout generations, have suffered from mental illnesses......i know a lot of songwriters who have tremendous depression at different times. i'm a photographer and my depression certainly affects my work.

welcome to the forums and let me assure you that you will find many very supportive people here who have had the same experiences and will share with you about their/our lives.

one of the best things that you can do for yourself is to reach out to others for help. it helps us to know that others may be suffering as much, or more, at certain times and gives us a good connection so that we don't feel so alone.

i'm glad that you have a supportive partner. that makes a world of difference.

the more you post, the more support you'll get. xoxoxo pat