How can I regain my creatvity with depression?

Question

I used to be very creative, but just like millions of other people, I've fallen victim to depression, and not the 'emo' type lol...
However I work in the art field, namely game develoment, and this is a big big problem for me. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

USE it. Channel your creativity toward taking your depression and making it work for you. If you develop adversarial games....well.. depression is an adversary, is it not? Adventure/mystery/whatever - you can manipulate your imagination around, even into your own darkness to feed creativity.

Some of the most creative people on earth have suffered severe depression. It's a tough ride, no question. Do you think trying to form that crippling feeling into something tangible might work for you?

Good luck with the battle. It won't be easy, but creativity is a tough, determined little sucker - it will surface again - probably when you least expect it..

Answer 2

Have you figured out why you are depressed? That is important. Have you sought out help? Seeing a counselor to talk about what is going on will help you to resolve your issues and most likely restore your creativity. Unfortunately, depression robs a person of many things, including their creativity.

Answer 3

Almighty God is a Great Healer.

In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicidal thoughts.)

Answer 4

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Depression is a mood disorder that causes you to feel sad or hopeless for an extended period of time. More than just a bout of "the blues" or temporary feelings of grief or low energy, depression can have a significant impact on your enjoyment of life, your work, your health, and the people you care about.

Depression affects people differently. Some feel down for extended periods of time; for others the feelings of depression come and go. If you have short episodes of mild depression, you may be able to continue to work and take care of daily activities. However, if you do not seek some form of treatment for your depression, you are at risk for getting more depressed or becoming physically ill. In severe cases, depression can cause people to become incapable of communicating, unable to do routine activities, or suicidal. In these cases, it is essential to seek medical attention.

People with depression may be reluctant to seek help because they feel that it is a sign of personal weakness or a character flaw or that they should be able to "pull out of it" on their own. We now know that depression, like other medical conditions, has a chemical and biological basis. Treatment for depression is safe and usually effective even for severely depressed people.

Depression, Stress and Anxiety go hand in hand.
Stress can affect you both immediately (acute stress) and over time (chronic stress).

Tension is often the first signal of acute stress. Tense muscles are tight and feel "hard" to the touch. A tense mind makes you feel jumpy, irritable, and unable to concentrate. This could be your signal to do something about stress, both for your immediate comfort and to prevent the long-term effects of stress.

Symptoms of stress
Common symptoms of stress include:

Rapid heartbeat.
Headache.
Stiff neck and/or tight shoulders.
Backache.
Rapid breathing.
Sweating and sweaty palms.
Upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.
You also may notice signs of stress in your thinking, behavior, or mood. You may:

Become irritable and intolerant of even minor disturbances.
Feel irritated or frustrated, lose your temper more often, and yell at others for no reason.
Feel jumpy or exhausted all the time.
Find it hard to concentrate or focus on tasks.
Worry too much about insignificant things.
Doubt your ability to do things.
Imagine negative, worrisome, or terrifying scenes.
Feel you are missing opportunities because you cannot act quickly.

Answer 5

It's hard to say as I really use to be into playing my organ and I find it sometimes difficult to get myself there, although I'm more into my X Box right now, lol! I think you may a little push and some encouragement get you to where you use to be. I hope you find your way, alll the best.

Answer 6

read some books you can bounce ideas for a story line or just sketch thats what i do painting taking pics listening to music just about any form of expression can help...the same happened to me