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I needed a space to put my thoughts. I don't care if nobody ever sees this, at east it's out there, floating in the internet.
Im a homeschooled teen, and I've always loved to draw. I don't know how to NOT draw, if that makes sense. And that's my problem. It was only a little at first, where I'd be drawing maybe when I should've been reading, or maybe doodling on my napkins when I ate. And then it became a little more, and then a little after that, to the point I'd miss doing typical, normal, everyday things. I'd forget to take care of myself,(shower, get dressed) talk to people, wake up late because id spent the whole night drawing, ect. What's bad though is that i'm still in this cycle, and I can't stop. I love to draw but its starting to hurt me, both physically and mentally. I've had countless breakdowns about my art, that nobody likes it, that its worthless, etc. I know its stupid, but the worst part about this is that i'm drawing for nobody. Maybe this would be a little more relatable to you if at LEAST I was working hard to make something for people, like an online web comic or something. But my parents won't let me. I put so much effort into my drawing, so much love and attention. More attention towards it than my own family, not that they cared in the first place. Since they don't care about it anyway, and since i'm homeschooled, I don't have a ton of friends. My closest friend likes my art style, and my effort, she's just not into the stories. My other friend doesn't really understand it, so I usually hide it from her so I don't have to hear the accidental painful things she says.
if any of you have advice, please give. Im really lost and confused.
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awareness is the first step to change and it sounds like you know exactly what needs changing. as with everything else, move along one step at a time. take a few minutes for self-care, a few minutes with your family etc.. whatever you want to do outside of drawing and be proud of yourself for every step you take towards making that change
Replythank you so much. today has probably been one of the worst days I've experienced and I needed something like this. <3
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