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Losing interest/motivation

Hello,

I have had depression for a number of years and I use drawing as a way to cope and distract myself when I feel particularly low. You could say that drawing is what gives me a reason to get out of bed. I can plug in my headphones, shut the door and forget that I'm suffering. I'm a really creative person, but it means that my imagination can be kind of toxic, so anything that distracts me is a bonus.

Last July I began to experience what I assumed was artblock (for the first time ever). It gradually became worse over time and I am worried, as I feel like depression is beginning to take away all of the things that I love. I feel sad and empty and I've tried so hard to fight against it, but I just can't seem to win.

I've heard of depression sufferers losing interest in things they used to enjoy, but I always thought that it wouldn't happen to me. Now that it is happening I'm a bit scared, because art was my safety net and without it I'm beginning to sink into what I think might be the start of something bad. I don't know what to do, it just isn't fair that this has being taken from me. :(

How do you claw back motivation? How do you keep yourself afloat? I'm not expecting there to be a magic solution, but I don't want to give up.
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I'm not no, but I have been diagnosed.

My family aren't very supportive of my depression, and that is one of the reasons I didn't take medication when I was living with them. Their policy is pretty much 'don't tell me/pretend it's not happening'.

I think I've gotten too used to distracting myself with various hobbies, but now that it's gotten to the stage that I can't concentrate or rely on them for help, maybe I should be taking something.
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Are usng an controlled substances?
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