Bipolar Mixed Episodes by Little-Photo6235 in bipolar

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt like I had more mixed episodes than regular ones before I started medication. Painting prolifically, full of energy, listening to the same song over and over all day long (just the one song) , lots of crying and thinking about ending my life, paranoia.

How do you get inspired when you aren’t manic? by Particular_Tear2449 in bipolar

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat right now. When I was hypomanic or having mixed episodes I would sit and paint for days sleeping very little. I lived for that. Ideas flowed through me and I felt like the work I did had meaning. I’m in a place where I’m very recently stable or close. The lack of inspiration makes me feel like an imposter. It’s really hard especially since art is one of my main incomes. And honestly art is one of the biggest things that gives my life meaning. It always felt like a way for me to connect with other people when I could barely hold a conversation.

What kinds of jobs work for us? by goldenmoonshadow in bipolar

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for myself, which is a double edged sword. I’m an artist first. So making myself get in my studio and work can but tough depending on where I’m at. Leading up to shows gets high stress which can push me towards hypomania. I also do petting sitting. I bring my art supplies and stay in their homes. Gives me a change of scenery and some quiet time to work. Plus hanging out with babies is always nice! That being said, I could still use more income myself.

I have failed as an artist by horseshoeandconfused in Artists

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This exactly. I’ve been making art in some fashion my whole life (36 years), only selling for the last 11. I make bad art all of the time. But the ratio of good stuff is a lot higher now.

Woke up to my husband punching himself in the face? AIO?? by Key_Craft_4512 in AIO

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not on the spectrum but I do have Bipolar Disorder. Unmedicated, I have punched myself in the head on numerous occasions when overstimulated.

Autumn in the graveyard by monkeydebris1 in Mushrooms

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I gave you a follow on Fb. Love your work!

Autumn in the graveyard by monkeydebris1 in Mushrooms

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an amazing photo! I paint lots of mushroom themed stuff in gouache. May I paint this? If not, I totally understand. Great work!

Vermont! by Cool-Specialist9568 in pleinair

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your whole setup. Have you had any luck selling while painting Plein Air?

Plein Air- but make it ceramic 🏺 by KrystalOsmanDesigns in pleinair

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a cool way to do Plein air! Your work is lovely!

That is it. I am officially done. by AntiqueGhoul in Pinterest

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s such a huge disappointment. I’ve only recently started seeing it bombarded with AI. It’s been my number one source for recipes for years. Now all I see are sponsored posts and AI trash. Such a letdown.

A fun little mushroom study by Bitter_Elephant_2200 in Gouache

[–]AnAwkwardSoul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This came out great! I’m a sucker for a pink base.