• @H4CK3RN4M3D4N63R570RM@lemmy.ca
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      42 months ago

      Maybe you need to know why not? Also most of the time I over-think - but sometimes if I’m lucky I get a break and run with it; no thinking, just do. I might get bored and stop in 5 min, but that feels way better afterwards. Good luck, friend. 😁

    • anything but doom scrolling I felt this. I’ve had times where I’ve been able to quit, for up to a few months, but since I don’t feel significantly better, I just fall back into it.

  • M137
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    52 months ago

    I never sang or danced unless I’m drunk and/or high as fuck.

  • @taiyang@lemmy.world
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    102 months ago

    Correct. You need a little expression in your life. I’m dealing with two toddlers so my creative side has fallen behind and it’s definitely leading to depression (that and not taking long walks like I used to)

    • Not sure if this is your speed, but poetry might be a good choice - you wouldn’t be the first writer to produce short form poems because you don’t necessarily have the time for longer compositions.

      They don’t need to be good - you can work on that part later, as you have time - they just need to exist.

    • nkat2112
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      42 months ago

      The thought that crossed my mind on this post was for people who might not be able to exercise a creative outlet at this point in their lives, perhaps because of various stressors in life - say, for instance, financial insecurity.

      Then I went into the comments and read yours.

      I’m very sorry that you’re facing these challenges and I want you to know we’re all rooting for you and hoping you can apply more expression in your life soon. And take longer walks. Sending happy thoughts and well-wishes your way.

      • @taiyang@lemmy.world
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        42 months ago

        Thanks. Last time this happened when I moved, I turned to digital work and creative writing, so maybe I need to go back to that. In any case, I mostly just wanted to warn others how easy it for creativity to fall when you’re low on time and energy (and sleep)… typical caregiver problems.

  • southsamurai
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    132 months ago

    I do all of them except dance. I do them poorly, but that’s part of the fun :)

  • @FrostBlazer@lemm.ee
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    It’s helping! I’m not someone that really does art so it’s been fun making silly stuff for myself. It’s nice change of pace getting to approach it without any expectations.

  • Resol van Lemmy
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    32 months ago

    I CAN do all of these, I just suck at them all. That’s all. No reason to NOT do them. Because I do sing sometimes when I’m bored, even if it means cracking my voice when I just can’t quite reach that note.

    My vocal range is terrible.