Discussion How to create art while paralyzed by misery?

[Asya]

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[a-lien]

I can feel it in a way, cause living in a noisy place make me like paralyzed... so I can only sit here and maybe write on my laptop and that's it. (nothing creative).
In april I started with something small, like I force me to began ( no writing) only small part and then I went on.. and it was ok.. the beginning is the hardest sometimes. and then it worked, that I could go on. I sometimes listen so something (podcast or something like this , while I do this (would not really work with writing maybe lol, but with painting or something like this)

I'm nearly ready with what I want to do, only a few things left (took me 2 month, with many days of doing nothing, and I had not really a "plan" and just decide this week what the final result is )
I mean maybe it's ok to allow us breaks ;) and take longer on it.

also like body doubling could be something, meeting with other people (maybe online) and everybody does something (what they want to do, to be more motivated to do) , not togeather but at the same time, must not be the same...
and then reach out to each other after a specific time... (something that sometimes help with ADHD to start, when they feel paralyzed so maybe also here ? )

i also read from some person, that they can't do anything creative, when they are at their lowest, and started to write after this "I can not do anything". (think it was from a musician)
or maybe start with "today only 15 min". maybe with a clock that stops you. just small amount of time, with less pressure. You don't need to write like 3 hours constant... 15 min is ok too

 

[mofumofucat00]

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I'm struggling with literally the same thing, so I don't know if I can be too much of a help :p

Usually, when I get a really cool and unique idea it ignites a flame inside me, like, a river inside my brain was blocked by a fallen tree and now the water can flow again. I stroll around my room and delve deeper into the idea, adding more details and forming a solid direction. Hell, even write a few pages. I start to think of more random details while doing daily work then I fall back into the pit. I suddenly don't want to create anything lol.
But, currently I'm working on a group project with friends and that helps a lot. I guess, writing for a blog that people can see, a fanzine or something similar could help too? The feeling of being responsible, I mean.

You can already express yourself pretty well, though. I'm wishing good things for you!!

 

[TheBag]

I can relate to not getting any creativity done due to anxiety or depression. But I have to say that AI can greatly boost your creativity and motivation as well. All with relatively little input on the user's side. Wether it's music, writing, pictures or video. Example: feed SUNO one of your poems for instance. See what song comes out!

 

[Asya]

I can relate to not getting any creativity done due to anxiety or depression. But I have to say that AI can greatly boost your creativity and motivation as well. All with relatively little input on the user's side. Wether it's music, writing, pictures or video. Example: feed SUNO one of your poems for instance. See what song comes out!

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[Forever Sleep]

Sonetimes trying to get inspired by what other people have created helps me. Sometimes even looking back over what I've done. Not that I am overly pleased with it necessarily but it can make me feel like- I shouldn't just throw it all away and give up.

Practically for me- it's my job too. So, there's less choice in the matter. But- I actually do need that reason to create. To be working towards an end project that needed to be finished. I'm not great at just creating for myself/ for pleasure or expression now.

During covid- when work fell off, I started up on Etsy to try and create a new reason to do stuff. Not that it was wildly successful but, I suppose it helped for a time. I also went back to uni in my late twenties- to develop/ learn skills in a different area. Again- I felt lost at the time and like I needed set goals tp work towards. The prospect of failing the course if I didn't work- I felt would help me focus- and it did.

I suppose you can argue that more commercial art or- creating for a specific purpose somewhat kills creativity but then- sometimes you can find a compromise- where you are still able to be creative but for a cause.

I hope you find your way back. Being creative has been my strongest coping mechanism throughout life. Things are currently bad because I've also lost my passion for it.

 

[TheBag]

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What's with the acid rant, hu? Working with AI a little can get you out of the slums. If only for the sometimes, unexpected results. Just for getting some new/different inputs, or just for fun. After which you may feel some new motivation and energy.

In my case. I've been a singer- song writer for over 40 years. I've written, produced, and arranged more than 250 songs. Some really top shelf stuff. Still, when I redo one of my songs with AI apps the result is sometimes better. It all depends on how creative and/or experimental I'm writing my prompts.

Am I getting all ****** up and sour over the fact that AI improved my songs? Of course, not. Get real!

Just saying (or keep on suffering, and go nowhere, your choice).