returned from long and sudden hiatus

Hey again everyone! For those of you who don't know or remember me, I'm Tako. I've been in the doll community for close to 4 years and recently went on an extended, unannounced (and guilt-ridden) hiatus from all doll-related communities. For months, maybe nearly a year now, my dolls have been scarcely taken out of my bedroom closet, only recently being removed from hiding and tended to upon occasion.

 

The main reason for this hiatus was not because I wanted to, but because I have been struggling with major depression and hadn't the energy to even brush my own hair (it actually became really badly matted). During that time, I lost my motivation to draw, which was and is my most treasured talent and hobby. Eventually I was admitted to a hospital for about a week, which was a very stressful and mostly unproductive experience.

 

While I would consider myself much better now, I am still having severe trouble in getting myself to draw without panicking or getting frustrated. So to counter that obstacle I've decided to get back into my other major hobbies, including the dollfie dream community, in an attempt to build up my artistic drive so I can draw again and finally break my longest art block of eight months.

 

My dolls remain a very important part of my life, and for a long while I was absolutely guilt-stricken by neglecting not only them, but the community. I'd very much like to get back in and involved like I was before because I remember feeling very passionate and excited while I was. Dollfie dream owners within the community have been overall particularly friendly, considerate, and positive, which are just the kind of people I need to continue to stay involved with.

 

I'm very grateful to all positive and encouraging comments I've received from this community, be it recently or a year or two ago. I hope I can continue to stay strong and involved with you all, not only for my own healing, but so that I can become a significant and positive part of the forums and outside DD community. Thank you all, really and truly.

 

tl;dr: I got really depressed and lost the energy to keep up with my hobbies, but now I'm trying to get involved again as a way to recover.

 

Bonus: Here's a picture of my DD Yume in her new "default" wig and slightly tweaked faceup.

IMG_20141103_164849 by takoninja, on Flickr

Welcome back ☆ yume looks super cute, and I would hope such a cute girl would understand why you didn't pay attention to her for so long. I can only imagine how hard it must've been for you, but I hope you're able to get back to drawing without stress soon too ^×^

Getting stressed about drawing and having art blocks is one of the commonest things between the ones who draws, being a wannabe illustrator i have struggled too (not in your hard way) with art blocks , the idea of taking care of other hobbies can be very helpful to release the stress and forget the expectations you have about your drawing , so welcome back in tha community and nice to meet you (tought i'm here from a year and quite a half and i'm not sure to have seen you around before your hiatus )

Welcome back hun, i know many who have had depression one being my self. i personally have run full speed into dolls to cope with it but all of us are different. i am happy you feel like you can come back and i hope all the new things that are coming out is a happy surprise (not for your wallet. its never a happy thing for are wallets XD)

 

you girl is so cute with that smile i cant wait to see more of her =3

 

art block is a sad side of depression since most of us artists use it to de-stress but when nothing comes out its hell ( again i just got out of a art block so i know how your feeling in a way.)