[MikeDelta]

So I've been seeing a therapist who is also certified in a type of art therapy. It helps calm me down and focus more. This was my first time she asked me to draw what my anxiety feels like. I felt very on the spot and a little akward but i did it anyways. So i decided to open a thread for everyone.
Here's a list of some ideas but go for what you feel:
Anxiety, depression and sadness, anger and rage, social and relationship issues, avoidance, etc etc etc.
What does it look like?

I dont have the picture i drew there (it short it was a picture of a angry mule seperate from a group of horses), but i have another picture i drew that i will post. Its a picture of a guitar (i love rock) and various lyrics of songs i like that i can associate with..


I use Tinypic website.

[Bmee2]

i would like to try this. what is tinypic website? i have to see what i make but wanted to let you know someone was interested...me.

[emptyspace]

I actually like art therapy. It helps me get in touch with feelings that are hard to say or "feel" now. Half the time, my art is not really art, but more symbolic uses of colors.

I was nervous at first too, because my therapist was a "real" artist, but after a few sessions using art, I noticed that I lost sight of her, and focused on my work. We discussed it afterwards and it got pretty deep at times.

Good luck.

[MikeDelta]

Its a image uploading website. www.tinypic.com

@emptyspace Yeah same here. Although i used to be very involved with art in school and 4H but i havent had much time... yeah.

[enchanted]

Hey art therapy sounds like a great idea, i suffer anxiety and depression also and i write alot and i find this helps sometimes, i would love to try this though and see if it helps. Have you had good results from this therapy? thanks for the thread, im looking for alternative ways to deal with things this hopefully will help
Take care

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by enchanted

Hey art therapy sounds like a great idea, i suffer anxiety and depression also and i write alot and i find this helps sometimes, i would love to try this though and see if it helps. Have you had good results from this therapy? thanks for the thread, im looking for alternative ways to deal with things this hopefully will help
Take care

Well it helps calm me down anxiety wise and focus (i get very add)... and it helps deter my mind from being depressed because i am not thinking about it..

[Bmee2]

Thank you for starting this tread.

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by Bmee2

Thank you for starting this tread.

Np. Theres an idea thats crossing my mind but i have to put it on paper.... whenever i get to it which maybe today i'll put it up.

In the mean time heres a fox i drew... much softer and looks better in realife but i just took a picture of it because thats the only way i can get it online http://fav.me/d5lf7ws

[MikeDelta]

Heres one I drew tonight called "Controlled Anger"

An interpretation of my anger problems... Seems like nothings wrong or unusual until it gets out of hand....I'll probably draw another one where its out of control
Sorry its so large, I probably should of shrunk it down*

[Girlshawn]

I draw a lot of zendoodles to calm the anxiety. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353827619.916723.jpg. This is one of them. Art makes me feel a lot better but I never thought about drawing what the feelings look like. That's a brilliant idea.

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by Girlshawn

I draw a lot of zendoodles to calm the anxiety. Attachment 2596. This is one of them. Art makes me feel a lot better but I never thought about drawing what the feelings look like. That's a brilliant idea.

I really like it GS. I love all the different spaces

[Crew]

I so believe in Art Therapy!!!

to PC

when I learned art threarpy the t said it's not what or how well one draws that its WHAT ou draw,.

I think this would be a nice addiction t the Dissociative Disirdorers Group chat!

Thanks for memtioning it,
:eat Crew

[MikeDelta]

I've hit the Depression wall again. I haven't talked to my T about it yet. I feel like crap. Last night i drew a picture of everything, (this particular picture made me cry) and it is terrible feeling that doesn't come out very often (but when it does it wont let go), nor does anyone really know about.... I showed my one real close friend and she told me the picture was scary but could understand. I've noticed when I draw my feelings I become well, very childish in views of everything. It's Large so youll need to click the link instead http://i45.tinypic.com/257km50.png

[MikeDelta]

As I struggling with conflicting emotions and ideation, I drew this to combat the stress...

[enchanted]

These are beautiful mike, i think its nice that something positive can come from something so negative, i hope you are finding this therapy helpful thanks for sharing and inspiring

[MikeDelta]

Heres my latest and greatest, I really love how this came out

[Dreamer11]

I've heard of art therapy, but I don't really get how it works. Is it supposed to help you while you're making the art or is the important thing to look at it later?

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by Dreamer11

I've heard of art therapy, but I don't really get how it works. Is it supposed to help you while you're making the art or is the important thing to look at it later?

Im so sure either. I guess you could say it is a release of emotion the image's definition by you is most important. how "realistic" or having artistic talent is not.

[Travelinglady]

Good job, MikeDelta! Looks like you're getting your feelings out. We often had some kind of art therapy in mental wards I've been in.

[shortandcute]

I'm really not much of an artist myself, but one thing I like to do is cut out pix from magazines, calenders, etc. and make sort of a "collage," of sorts. Sometimes I'll use pictures that have to do with what is bothering me at the time.
I also like to color geometric designs.

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by shortandcute

I'm really not much of an artist myself, but one thing I like to do is cut out pix from magazines, calenders, etc. and make sort of a "collage," of sorts. Sometimes I'll use pictures that have to do with what is bothering me at the time.
I also like to color geometric designs.

That sounds fun! i like doing that aswell but i feel i never have enough magazines so i usually dont make anything lol.

I like art (and play) therapy ... It helps me to discuss deeper issues I usually wouldn't bring up in a regular face to face therapy session ... Something about the distraction helps in a good way ... Reckon they know this?

[MikeDelta]

Originally Posted by Pfrog

I like art (and play) therapy ... It helps me to discuss deeper issues I usually wouldn't bring up in a regular face to face therapy session ... Something about the distraction helps in a good way ... Reckon they know this?

Yah i definitely hear you there

[rainbow8]

Hi! Does anyone here want to join adel's creative arts social group? She posted about it in this forum.

Group NameJoinedOptionsCreative/ Alternative psychotherapy discussion and support

[adel34]

Mike, I'm glad you started this thread on art therapy! I took coursesin combining all the arts in therapy including art as well as other things.
I've started a social group to do with any kind of alternative/holistic/ creative form of psychotherapy, and getting support, sharing resources and having discussions around that. So if any of you want to learn more or share about art therapy experiences feel free to join the group!
The link is:
http://forums.psychcentral.com/group...n-support.html