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How do you feel about what you do?

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I have been identified as a creative artist and musician for awhile, but I struggle to really complete anything. I was drawing today and listening to how I feel and I just feel blah about everything. It doesn't bring me joy, or a rush of good emotion. I just don't care about it. Music is even harder, since it requires a lot of time and energy and I have kids and a full time job. I always work with a burst of inspiration and then give up for awhile. Am I just depressed? Or do I need to find other hobbies? My boyfriend says music brings him joy, and thats why he does it, but I definitely don't relate. At least not now.

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brokenlight

I am an artist and I play music (for fun).

Depression spells kill my motivation & creative spark sometimes.

We all relate to music differently & at different times in our lives.

Your relationship with music and art is unique to you.

Best of luck to you ✨

Hi mom_teacher_artist,

Maybe you could give it a break for awhile? You could spend time pursuing something that gives you something back.

I am a musician also and am getting into writing songs after a long break. It has been so challenging! I like putting a song together, though I work really slowly. My true issue is accepting my own thoughts which become the lyrics. I'm thinking about posting online anonymously when I finish a song, because I want to share but I'm very self-conscious and ashamed,though I try not to be. I'm trying to face my demon (shame) maybe not head-on lol, but face it .

Sorry got off topic here, but good luck to you and if you want to talk about the arts and music, you can text me here.

Regards,

Greta

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Newlife73

Losing interest in things that used to bring you a lot of joy is a classic sign of being depressed.

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