Hinterlands
Hey, s’up? I have chronic depression and c-PTSD and, given that this is a friendly and constructive space, I thought I’d reach out to #artists and #photographers who have been diagnosed with similar
I’m really interested in how my conditions impact upon my work, both positively and negatively and would like to know others’ experiences. You might not want to discuss this publicly so do feel free to dm me
#photography #artist #ptsd #mentalhealth #creativity
Nov 19, 2022 at 10:42amWeb
Show threadCathNov 19, 2022
@Hinterlands hey, I have chronic depression and cPTSD also! but it turns out I'm also autistic and have adhd. I definitely think there's an impact in my work because of it, both positive and negative.
Show threadFunkpirataNov 19, 2022
@Hinterlands I'm not a photographer but I also suffer from chronic depression and cPTSD (and all the stuff that comes along with it). I tend to struggle to maintain focus and presence with any creative project. It takes me a LONG time to finish most projects, if I finish them at all. I suppose a good part of it is that I tend to branch out a LOT and have a lot of varied interests, because I change my mind CONSTANTLY. It's all or nothing though.
Show threadPaulNov 20, 2022
@Hinterlands I've been thinking about this over the weekend. Most of my MH experience is from a work perspective and currently at the medicated post-psychosis area of MH. The meds side effects seem to numb everything and the will to create is barely there. I'm sure it's not the only factor but it's hard seeing people without the will to make things without a huge push.
Show threadCurlyParakeet 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦Nov 20, 2022

@Hinterlands

I suffer with depression, and at it’s worst it can suck any desire to create from me. On the road in and out it can provide different view points which I’ve come to appreciate. And in the good times I create things which make ME happy/proud so I present my future self with evidence that things will get better. The bit about creating for myself and not necessarily others was a bit of a revelation - one I wish I’d had sooner.