How
wonderful is this? Here is a magazine
CELEBRATING the connection between mental illness and creativity. I would love to have a copy of that. There
does need to be some celebration of the very fact of survival for the mentally
ill. And celebrating creativity seems so
perfect. I think that the best treatment
options for mentally ill people incorporate some aspect of recognizing
strengths. And make no mistake,
creativity is a wonderful strength.
Whether you are a writer or a visual artist, having a place to showcase
your unique creative viewpoint is so helpful. That is why I find an exploration
of Tumblr so much fun. Young people who
self-identify as mentally ill talk about their experiences and do so in
wonderfully creative ways. They present
pain. They present frustration and fear. They present what they go through on a daily
basis. And they present what they know
about mental illness. It is fascinating
and moving. It is also extraordinarily
creative. I am not as creative as most
of these young people are. But I can
tell you that they inspire me.
Do you have
any awareness of places that people with mental illness present their creative
viewpoint through music, visual, written or other creative methods? If so, contact me and let me know where I can
find it. I would love to present these opportunities
for sharing as a regular part of this blog. When dealing with mental illness,
people sometimes live in the negativity.
I love to see efforts to celebrate in spite of. And I would love to have your feedback about
places that you have found forums that especially creative individuals can
showcase ‘what they do’.
In the
meantime, here is a wonderful resource for those of you who see a connection
for creativity and mental illness. Here
is the link to the article: http://bit.ly/13UgWdD. In addition, I recommend you go to
Tumblr and search the terms mental illness or mentally ill bloggers to find
those posting creatively. It provides a
wonderful picture of the spirit of many of the mentally ill. It is also very moving. If you want to learn about what survival means,
familiarizing yourself with the art of the mentally ill will teach you. I promise.
The other
thing I would like you to do is share with ME when you find resources that
share the art of those surviving and thriving through mental illness. I will do the same for you. Finally, if you have a diagnosis, and would
like to share your art, let me know. If
you are willing, I would love to share you and your art with my audience. Inspiration is so important. Take a risk…
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