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Stimulation?

Journal Entry: Tue Nov 10, 2009, 1:35 AM


What's a good way to get out of an art/writing block when you're in a deep depression?

I haven't felt creative in a while and that's always been my escapism from being sad. Any ideas I've come up with lately are at best generic and my art... well I can't even seem to bring pen to tablet (the fact I'm too poor to afford my usual tote-along sketchbook doesn't help though). I've tried waiting it out as well as forcing myself and neither of these work...so does anyone have any suggestions on how to stimulate my creativity or even suggestions on how to deal with things when you're depressed? I've really been having a hard time coping.

  • Mood: Neutral
  • Listening to: Behind Blue Eyes
  • Reading: Magic in the Shadows
  • Watching: Futurama
  • Playing: WoW

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:iconkanadra:
Perhaps draw something that you always enjoy drawing. Or watch a movie/read a book that always inspires you. Try something that you've always wanted to try, but have never had the time or courage. Find a beautiful spot in nature or a peaceful spot in your house/room, turn on some soothing music, and allow your mind to find the beauty around you, and translate that onto paper, even if it's just doodles to the flow of the music.

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:iconaloverj:
*hugs* Getting out of it, I have...no idea. Being stuck in a art block myself and being unable to get out, yields no suggestions from myself. The only thing I've really been able to do is just go look at pictures and just draw them really. Doesn't really spark any creativity, but it keeps your drawing skills from dying off. Ummm. Depression, it's just good to have someone to talk to about it and have them there for you. For the tote along sketchbook problem use computer paper if you have any and put it in a folder and something and use that. The quality isn't very good, but still it's something easy to carry along and use to sketch. Though if you had told me that you need a sketchbook, I have a bunch lying around that I always get for my birthdays and Christmas that I could have given ya. Mmmm. Other than that I don't know. But yesh I'm around for ya. <3

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perhaps try to draw out what is bothering you? That has helped me. and music has always been a salvation when I feel alone and lost within. When I really want to get lost in it, I'll play piano melodies. Yiruma is a good artist ;) . good luck! I hope things get better for you :hug:

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