The painful grip of mental health problems
About half a year ago, I tried blogging and really enjoyed it. I started posting regularly, but other life factors were limiting my time. I never struggled to be creative. Even in my gloomiest times, I was able to come up with possible topics and titles to write about. The reason why I didn't write was not a lack of motivation. I had to stop doing what I wanted and enjoyed because it was too challenging for my mental strength.
Blogging is a popular side- or even full-time job. (Picture: Pexels, Pixabay)
Excuses
Now, I am not asking for pity, even though, effectively, I'm asking for an excuse. Instead, I want to remind every content creator to listen to their body. Mine has been screaming loudly for a long time, asking for a break. I chose to ignore it and even got used to it. Now I am suffering the consequences. I knew that I was on the way to falling apart, but I chose to push. Please, please do not do that! You cannot create content when you are struggling at a mental level. You are punishing yourself in vain if you try to move mountains when raising a pebble is an exhausting task.
“Blogger” — an abstract digital artwork that I generated using the AI in the Wombo Dream app.
What can I do to prevent it?
Well, this is a good question. I know it is simple to say to just take a break, and everything will be fine. No. Maybe I am still at a very early phase of my recovery, but I believe that I would not be where I am professionally and personally had I chosen to take a break. Doors opened before me that would have remained locked had I decided to take my breath. Maybe others would have opened, and I would perhaps be still satisfied with myself.
A nice stack of rocks in a natural park. (Picture: Pexels, Nico Becker)
The long journey ahead
Recovery from mental health issues takes a long time. It is not any different from weight loss. Problems evolve over the years, and neither can they just miraculously vanish.
What is your experience?
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