Posted by adamie on August 6, 2001, at 12:23:22
In reply to Art and depression, posted by Mickey on August 6, 2001, at 8:58:02
> I have been an artist and art teacher for many years. Though friends and colleagues have been complimentary about my work (painting) I began to become very critical of my own work and also began to lose enthusiasm for teaching. These feelings and thoughts began to snowball over late spring and summer to the point where I now have stopped painting completely. I begin teaching again in three weeks and am feeling withdrawn. I started celexa two weeks ago and though I am feeling better I still do not wish to paint and dread the idea of going back to work.
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> I am curious if there are any people out there involved in the arts who have had similar experiences and would like to know if anti-depressants have helped get them back on track. Many people believe that art is a form of therapy but I don't think it works that way for someone who's art is their career.hi. With my depression I have lost almost all of my creativity but as I get better it does come back. For depression I personally wouldn't think art therapy will work. Doing the things you used to enjoy is when you feel better, therefor one's depression has to be better. but some depression may work in different ways. I tried paxil before and it was horrible for creativity. it was actually quite bad for me for most everything. then I went off it and 4 days after my severe depression suddenly was becoming mild! I was feeling so good! creativity and passion for music among other things was returned but of course not to it's fullest extent. although this good feeling didn't last. then I was just decent. then it got worse and I was merely okay. okay as in not wanting to kill myself. okay as in little mind torture that i can handle. very livable but no doubt i must get better.
I am going to try Wellbutrin in a few days. From what people have told and from what I read it is supossed to be one of the better medications for lack of creativity and those who want full emotions back.
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