Perhaps it would be better to take a hiatus from DeviantArt, or, perhaps create a new account?

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I just noticed something. You have super powers. That is so cool. Can you fly?

-Glorificus the Beast

I doubt there really is anybody, or a any notable amount, that wants you gone, myself included. I understand the seasonal depression thing, a friend we have in common explained it.

I personally wont be seeing you, I dont have an FA account and I dont intend to, or on any other site for that matter, so I for one will miss you if you go, but in turn, its really your decision, whats important is that you feel comfortable, I'd feel horrible really if you were stuck on this site because others wanted you to and you didnt.

Good luck with everything, hope it turns out for the best,
Frosty

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Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit!

i really hope you dont go as i love looking at your work but you have to do whats best for your health perhaps you could just leave for a little bit but still keep it open to upload work if you feel like it

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I had no idea you were considering this brother, but from how you've felt lately it definitely seemed possible. I also had no idea such a condition existed, I am so sorry it affects you.

I admit, I was worried lately and I wondered what was going on in your life. I can see now its a lot more serious than I thought. You were always free to get in touch with me, easier since we're in the same timezone, and you can still get in touch with me whenever you want.

I still greatly care for you brother, and if I don't see you again, I wish you the best of luck in your life. I've noticed your recent IM issues too. Although you should know I meet the requirements for it already. Just letting you know. All the best bro! Good luck with your games course.

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† Hand In Hand Through Hell Together...Fighting Away Both Our Demons. †
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I'll miss your artwork. I started watching and following you because I really enjoyed your style of drawing.

You gotta ask yourself, why do I draw? If it's to compete or compare yourself with others, then that's great to give yourself drive to get better, but it's not so great when you attach your self esteem to that too. It becomes inevitable that you'll eventually become jaded and depressed, thinking you'll never be as great.

I have this saying... There will always be someone who is better than you at something, but there will never be anyone who is better than you at everything.

You mentioned Michael Jackson... I too, am saddened by his loss, but think of things this way. Michael Jackson was one of the grestest dancers that ever lived. His style of locking and popping will probably go unmatched for a very long time. However, should up and coming breakdancers simply quit because they'll never be as great? No. I'm seeing young talent performing now that may never be like Michael Jackson, but they're bringing new talent, moves, and styles the world has yet to see.

In my opinion, if you're drawing to become better than others and to "match" other artists, then your heart is not in drawing for the right reasons. You should be drawing because it's something you have fun doing and it allows you to express yourself in ways other art forms can't.

When I draw, I'm not thinking of Blotch, Goldenwolf, Dark Natasha, etc... I'm thinking about what it is I want to express and how I'm going to try to express it.

I know I'm going to off my off days, maybe even bad weeks and months, but I've seen my ability to draw always come back and sometimes with surprise improvements. I just patiently wait the artblock out for the drawing to come back around and I know it will eventually come back.

I think you were saying that in some regards it's become more work then fun? Again, don't draw for the fans. Draw for yourself first and let everyone else come second. If certain projects have become too demanding and you feel it's taking away the fun aspect from drawing, then you need to stop and take a break from those, but I wouldn't stop drawing all together.

How do you feel right now? Is there a part of you that still wants to draw that out? Do you feel like expressing it, if not to the world then at least to yourself, privately? If the answer is yes, then that's what I'm talking about. You are an artists and that's what we do. I say take a break from the projects, reflect inward, let those feelings out. You don't have to post them and worry about looking "emo," but I believe you should continue drawing.

Chances are, even in your down times, you'll see even more improvements in your work. Why? Because you're drawing for you and you're not holding back. Sometimes the best artwork comes through that.

Personally, I envy you for your unique style too. You have such a raw energy to your work that, even if I could match the linework, I wouldn't be able to pull the same emotion and energy from it. I envy your ability to do comics too. I can't even manage a three panel comic strip, let alone page after page. I admire your drive.

It'd be sad to see you quit now, just take a break. Maybe shift gears and draw something different for a while.

i had no idea, and here i just thought you were getting a temper. just do whatever you need to do, it matters little what i or others think but what you think yourself.

think with your heart and follow your heart, i think you'll make the right choice. but if it was up too me, i'd say you should stay, i love seeing your artwork, better than what i could do

this may be a low for you, me, and others but we'll bounce back, just don't give up, you have awesome intentions and big dreams, you'll go far in life but how far are you willing to go...

me and others love you, we support you and we are here for you, and i'm always willing to lend an ear, paw, whatever you may need. take care my good friend, i know it seems bad, but you're one of the bravest, smartest, and greatest guys i've had the pleasure to know

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I'm terribly sorry I've not been in touch recently... I'm much worse in the evenings than I am during the day. I thought I'd get over this but as summer's now coming full force, I'm getting much much worse. I'm glad you've not had to put up with THAT much from me, I mean, I was happy to talk you directly but... I'm afraid this is a long ongoing thing; not your fault or anyone else's... it didn't affect me so much last year because I had a job then and my brother's wedding to look forward to, but this year's been very very bleak...

I'm really sorry for the sour note, my friend. I wasn't actually whether to post this or not, but it's time I'm honest with myself and I'm just not liking it here anymore, some of the reasons I can't say publicly. Anyway, thank you for being such a good friend for all this time, I really appreciate your companionship a lot, especially with... one thing and another. I'm sorry I've been such a drama llama and ruined it all really.

Take care of yourself, and Soraidh for the time being. XxXX.

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There's no sight sadder in the world, than a critic who's a hypocrit... or so they told me. I'm too busy eating humble pie to know, really. :3

I've contimplated the same thing. I thaught things were just too hard and I felt like I had to satisfy too many people, plus I'm quite deppressed as well. But what I remembered was all the good friends I came in contact with here, and I don't want to leave them behinde. Now, I'm not very intelligent but I'm always one to be up for a "how do you do." In any case, you do know you'll be missed by me and others (I'm still working on a picture for all my friends and your in it), but really the choice is yours. I always hoped for the best for people.

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Num, num...

Very many thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate that.
I'm sorry the first thing I've said publicly here in a while has to be so gloomy but I can't lie anymore. But thanks, regardless.

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There's no sight sadder in the world, than a critic who's a hypocrit... or so they told me. I'm too busy eating humble pie to know, really. :3

We'll see. Apologies, good sir.

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There's no sight sadder in the world, than a critic who's a hypocrit... or so they told me. I'm too busy eating humble pie to know, really. :3