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Originally Posted by DechanDawa
I can relate to the fear that changing habits can also wreck one's creativity, depth of character etc. However, I have found the opposite to be true. Depression and anxiety have obscured creativity. I don't feel like myself because I feel heavy, dark, and paranoid when depressed and anxious. I think it makes it harder to focus and so altogether I am not my best self. I welcome throwing off the crusty negativity that seems to bind me up. I want to feel raw, refreshed, and new. Personality and creative gifts won't go away, I don't think. Anxiety and depression are like veils covering one's light.
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Gaahhh! You've said all the right things lol
I went ahead and went to Amazon earlier and ordered a DBT workbook
It should get to me pretty soon, so I'll start posting updates once I receive it and get started.
Honestly, I've felt like depression has been holding me back, especially from my writing, as opposed to making me some sort of more self-aware artist lol But it's so easy to fall into the trap of, 'you have to be a tortured soul in order to be a good artist'. I think I really needed to hear what you just told me-- so thanks again ^-^
I'll make sure to post plenty of updates and even let you guys know how my writing is going