Archangel Posted April 23, 2024 Posted April 23, 2024 Sometimes I use creative outlets to offload how I am feeling and hopefully separate myself from the intensity of negative thoughts and beliefs. This can provide respite for a little bit. This was created in Affinity Designer using artistic text, clip art, Styles, and Quick FX. Strangely, looking at the product actually helps, as it externalizes the thought in some way and makes it less overpowering and reminds me to practice some self care. iuli and SolidSnake2003 2 Quote
SolidSnake2003 Posted April 24, 2024 Posted April 24, 2024 Looks pretty cool. Thanks for sharing. Archangel 1 Quote
Alfred Posted April 24, 2024 Posted April 24, 2024 4 hours ago, SolidSnake2003 said: Looks pretty cool. Pretty cool effects but very dark thoughts, if I’m correctly reading ‘12’ as ‘one two’ (sounding like ‘want to’) instead of ‘twelve’! Archangel 1 Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.5.1 (iPad 7th gen)
SolidSnake2003 Posted April 24, 2024 Posted April 24, 2024 10 minutes ago, Alfred said: Pretty cool effects but very dark thoughts, if I’m correctly reading ‘12’ as ‘one two’ (sounding like ‘want to’) instead of ‘twelve’! Sorry if I said anything wrong, I just liked the effects on the creation. Archangel 1 Quote
Alfred Posted April 24, 2024 Posted April 24, 2024 12 minutes ago, SolidSnake2003 said: Sorry if I said anything wrong, I just liked the effects on the creation. No, you didn’t say anything wrong! I agree with what you said, but I’m concerned about the OP’s apparent state of mind. Archangel 1 Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.5.1 (iPad 7th gen)
Archangel Posted April 24, 2024 Author Posted April 24, 2024 1 hour ago, Alfred said: No, you didn’t say anything wrong! I agree with what you said, but I’m concerned about the OP’s apparent state of mind. Thank you @Alfred. I often get dark thoughts with my mental health condition and neurological issues. Last night was a very difficult one and expression through creation was a way to get some distance from my darkness. No offence was intended but it's expression in creation helped by freeing me, a little, from the overwhelming sense of fear and despair that accompany my condition. Create something beautiful out of darkness and then take stock of oneself. I am holding on and am practicing self soothing techniques and taking rest. My state of mind is proving difficult to deal with but I am weathering the storm and allowing it to pass over me. I may disappear for a while on here but will continue to practice my coping strategies. I will hide the thread if you think it inappropriate. @SolidSnake2003 Thank you for your comment. Creating it gave me a little leeway and allowed me to acknowledge the way I felt. Sometimes creativity can help with voicing ones feelings and allowing a sense of accomplishment which can be part of the process. I will seek support if things do not improve. I'm glad you think it looks cool. It's nice to know that something simple can still be made in the darkest of times. Alfred and iuli 1 1 Quote
Art51 Posted April 30, 2024 Posted April 30, 2024 And sometimes it's helpful to have a creative ad symbolic effigy to stand in one's place. Quote
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