Have not made much progress in my Drop and Give me Twenty. Been slowly picking fabrics and cutting for a new project, rather than working on UFO's. Cannot seem to get motivated, thinking it is because of my depression. I know some people can still be creative through depression, but I find it makes things impossible. These days I feel like I am in a deep black funk. Need to find a way to crawl out of this hole I am in; suggestions are welcome. How do you deal with a depression fueled creativity block?
On a lighter note, I am looking for suggestions for new authors. I have read all of the books of my fave authors and need new suggestions for binge reading. My faves include Jodi Picoult, Kristen Hannah, Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky. Who are yours?
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Hi Valerie! I know what you mean by being in a funk... Do stuff for you! :-)
I just got done binge reading Game of Thrones (always fun, but there's a lot going on).
Now I'm reading the Inspector Gamache mystery books by Louise Penny. Very fun.
Cheers!
--TinaV
Depression effects everyone in different ways. Sometimes it's simply a matter of not being able to handle even ONE more decision (like do I use the red or the red-orange!)
If I can't think, I try to do just rote sewing or cutting, and only for a short time (DaGM20) is only a 20 minute commitment per day, so maybe you can do it in 7 minute increments 3x per day.
Remember fabric fondling is also considered "fair game!"
I feel your pain - and frustration. I have been in such a funk for a long time. I have all these great ideas, and some quilt tops started then, and I do not know how or why it happens, I just stop working on them. Lack of motivation, lack of faith in my skills to finish it, lack of time.
just cannot seem to get out of my own way if that makes sense.
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