A lot of writers suffer from mental illness. Many of them famously self-medicated with alcohol and drugs.<\/p>\n
I’m in a crisis. One of my cats, Trixie, had to be put down because she suddenly got sick. I, of course, am blaming myself for that decision–could I have done something more? If I hadn’t paid bills, I could have saved her. If I had done a lot of things, I could have saved her. I’m still kicking myself for it.<\/p>\n
And I’m depressed.<\/p>\n
I should just write, but I can’t seem to get the gumption, the energy, to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. So if I can’t write, then I can read.<\/p>\n
When the well has run dry or been blocked, I have found that it’s time to refill the well. \u00a0I will read writing books, watch war movies, and generally do “research” for my books. Then, when this is over, I’ll get back to writing.<\/p>\n
Artist’s way update:<\/em><\/p>\n I’ll be honest, sleep is more important than writing. I know, I know, I should set my priorities straight. Maybe this week I’ll think that writing is more important…Maybe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A lot of writers suffer from mental illness. Many of them famously self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. I’m in a crisis. One of my cats, Trixie, had to be put down because she suddenly got sick. I, of course, am … Continue reading