resohead
Silver Member
I hesitant to post this but I know a lot of artists struggle with this and many don't know it.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago. I'm always on meds and in therapy. Even with advances in treatment the depression side of the disease can shut you down at any time. It's the reason I've had years go by without playing or caring.
Three months ago my doc added a med to my combo. A week later I was dusting off the practice pad and metronome. Two weeks later I did a major cleaning on my modest Yamaha kit and replaced all the heads.
Next came a stationary bike for cardio.
Somehow my life returned before I recognized what was happening.
I know mental illness, depression, anxiety, etc and I've seen what it can do. I just have to be grateful for this day and hope for more like it but I'll always be looking over my shoulder because I know how fast it all can be taken away.
Maybe some here can relate.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago. I'm always on meds and in therapy. Even with advances in treatment the depression side of the disease can shut you down at any time. It's the reason I've had years go by without playing or caring.
Three months ago my doc added a med to my combo. A week later I was dusting off the practice pad and metronome. Two weeks later I did a major cleaning on my modest Yamaha kit and replaced all the heads.
Next came a stationary bike for cardio.
Somehow my life returned before I recognized what was happening.
I know mental illness, depression, anxiety, etc and I've seen what it can do. I just have to be grateful for this day and hope for more like it but I'll always be looking over my shoulder because I know how fast it all can be taken away.
Maybe some here can relate.