How I Found My Way Back to Art After Depression

A year ago, I was diagnosed with a generalised anxiety disorder and early-stage depression. It didn’t come as a shock, as I realised that for a very long time I’d been feeling as though I was falling apart and couldn’t cope on my own. I couldn’t do the things I used to; my hobbies no longer brought me any pleasure; my responsibilities annoyed me; and questions from people around me filled me with despair. I could only work because I felt I had to, but it was precisely that work that pushed me to my limit. I wasn’t just dealing with burnout; I had a proper mental health diagnosis. I am now recovering from this and gradually returning to my former self – or perhaps even a new version of myself. If any of you are going through something similar, please seek professional help. You can see from my example that, with the right support, this state doesn’t last forever – there is a way out. Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:09 - A Normal Monday (And Why That Means So Much to Me) 00:32 - Last year was different 01:06 - Things changed and I'll tell you my story 01:28 - [Quick mosaic update] 02:15 - The depression got obvious to me 02:36 - I didn’t get help in the beginning 02:51 - How I got diagnosed 03:05 - How did that happen? 04:06 - 10% is a new 100% and it's OK 04:36 - Professional help works 04:50 - Response to antidepressants 05:16 - Is a psychologist helpful? 05:41 - What’s happening now? 06:16 - [Mosaic progress for the day] ----------------- Camera: Sony ZV-E1 + Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lens. Edited in DaVinci Resolve. Thumbnail made in Pixelmator Pro.