tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8647284083787905653..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Writers and DepressionLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85783453798299009392015-05-05T11:33:22.483-04:002015-05-05T11:33:22.483-04:00Hello,Writing is likewise a single interest.The wr...Hello,Writing is likewise a single interest.The writer’s life is loaded with unsurprising triggers of depression.In the event that you are detaching yourself and don't get outside much,you are likely not exercising or getting natural light.The absence of social interaction can set the stage for depression.Thanks.<br />~Kathy Brooks.depression and workhttps://www.depressiona.com/depression-and-work/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9500753739781657202015-02-12T11:49:57.891-05:002015-02-12T11:49:57.891-05:00Important topic, Niki, and I appreciate you tackli...Important topic, Niki, and I appreciate you tackling it. I don't have a theory as to why creative types tend toward depression, moodiness, or loneliness sometimes, as it must vary by individual. It's nice to know I'm not alone! Thank you!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-29291053146036072662015-02-09T21:50:20.767-05:002015-02-09T21:50:20.767-05:00I think people who prefer to work in groups are we...I think people who prefer to work in groups are weird. That's why I like being able to work at home! Do I get lonely? Nope! <br />I agree, the introspection required to create does put us at greater risk.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88342086419469492832015-02-09T16:13:11.824-05:002015-02-09T16:13:11.824-05:00I'm glad you mentioned that some people prefer...I'm glad you mentioned that some people prefer to work in solitude. I'm an introvert and, truly, social interaction seriously drains me. I like spending time with people . . . to a point, and usually would rather be with one person or two than a crowd. But when I really need to accomplish something, I need solitude. Writing, for me, is NOT a lonely business.<br /><br />That said, I do DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84842437854278833412015-02-09T11:35:23.930-05:002015-02-09T11:35:23.930-05:00There is definitely some kind of correlation betwe...There is definitely some kind of correlation between creativity and depression. For me it's a vicious cycle... when I write, depression lifts. But when I'm depressed, I can't write. In fact, not feeling inspired or able to write is one of my warning signs that something is going on and I need to do some self care. Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42300011182782564932015-02-09T09:12:38.884-05:002015-02-09T09:12:38.884-05:00Good topic. But I would ask, are we depressed beca...Good topic. But I would ask, are we depressed because we're writers(creatives), or are we writers because we're depressed? Or maybe neither. Maybe they are just two sides of the same personality type. I think of all the reasons you mentioned, the fact that we think so hard and so deeply is at the crux of both why we write and why we get depressed.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com