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Does taking medication affect you're ability and desire to work on you're art?
I've noticed that before I started taking meds, which was years ago, I was churning out some impressive sketches and writing more vivid and elaborate stories or poems daily. After getting on meds it was as if my internal muse just up 'n left.
It still comes to visit occassionally, but that doesn't seem to happen often. I was shocked to realize recently that the last time I picked up my pencils was almost a year ago, but I just haven't felt inspired the way that I use to. I've tried to force it in hopes that something will spark, but I don't feel the same connection or buzz...
I've even had crazy thoughts about stopping my meds just to try and get it back, but the logical side of me knows it's not worth the risk. Still, I feel like I'm losing a part of me that I really care about, that I take pride in.
Anyone else in the same boat?
I've noticed that before I started taking meds, which was years ago, I was churning out some impressive sketches and writing more vivid and elaborate stories or poems daily. After getting on meds it was as if my internal muse just up 'n left.
It still comes to visit occassionally, but that doesn't seem to happen often. I was shocked to realize recently that the last time I picked up my pencils was almost a year ago, but I just haven't felt inspired the way that I use to. I've tried to force it in hopes that something will spark, but I don't feel the same connection or buzz...
I've even had crazy thoughts about stopping my meds just to try and get it back, but the logical side of me knows it's not worth the risk. Still, I feel like I'm losing a part of me that I really care about, that I take pride in.
Anyone else in the same boat?
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
maybe this site? Not sure, anyways..if it ever comes to your town, recommend it :) x
illusions get me in the mood too.
that is can i aspire to be that good :)
www.daxcollection.org.au/
http://www.gugging.org/
http://www.prinzhorn.uni-hd.de/index_eng.shtml
i was disappointed in my "timeshare". there was NO art except for in the cafeteria. I thought how is anyone expected to get better without art? i was requested to bring one of the orderlies i became friends with a painting, and i would love to fill the halls with art down there...