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You might have noticed I've got back to drawing and posting art recently (like this little pencil sketch I colour in ^) and people have been asking for an update of how I'm doing


Briefly, if you don't know, I've been ill since November. Mental health. I've needed to be hospitalised twice for psychosis/depression/suicidal ideation. It's been an, uh, crazy few months. I've gone as far down the rabbit hole as anyone wants to go, and then some. And here I stand at it's exit, a little blinded by the sunlight, but delighted to be facing the real world again.


There is still not enough ground between me and the hole. My legs wont let me run yet, so I have to walk slowly, treading carefully, feeling with my feet, one step at a time. I'm at a good distance now. Far enough that I dare look back, and see the hole, smaller. One day it will be so far away it will be only a freckle, a blemish on my skin showing where I've been.


It's now been a whole month since I left hospital. Which sounds like a lot, but each fragile step has been tough, though in the right direction. I've just been officially discharged by Treatment Team, who were seeing me daily at home. Everyone seems pleased with my progress. ~Myself included!


Thank you everyone for being there during the darkest time in my life. The fact that so many people have been caring supportive and compassionate means so much to me. It makes me feel like the world is stuffed full of good people, trying their best through tough times, supporting each other. Your kindness and light gives me hope that in the future mental health will be better understood and treated by society.


I want to apologies to everyone who I haven't got back to, or replied to. I have so many unanswered messages and so many lose threads which I now have to tie up...


I've now almost finished writing the full story of what happened, grim details and all. It's so in depth I've had to break it down to several parts, I'm drawing some artwork to go with it too. It's hard, but talking about or experiences with mental illness is already winning part of the battle. I've lost a lot of my life to this illness. I feel like I am at least giving something back by talking about it.


So yep, very happy to report I'm out of the rabbit hole and making my way to firmer ground,

One, step, at, a, time.


Peace, love and Footprints,

Blue xx


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Comments: 644

Jad3w1ngs In reply to ??? [2016-03-19 15:40:49 +0000 UTC]

im so glad that you're feeling better

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NicoCrb [2016-03-19 15:07:10 +0000 UTC]

;w;.... how does da know to point me where I need to go to feel the uber feels!~~ @.@ been there and much more hun. and i'm finally in this same situation, having to tread careful to share with all...that nothing is impossible...if you're willing to even try.

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0Yuki-san0 [2016-03-19 13:47:24 +0000 UTC]

Ahh I'm soo glad you feel better! ;v;
If you ever need something, we'll do our best to help you! ^-^

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Clannad16 In reply to ??? [2016-03-19 13:34:26 +0000 UTC]

i'm happy your better^^ take one step at a  time DBlue  

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ano-kato [2016-03-19 07:29:31 +0000 UTC]

So glad you're doing better!

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naturechild02 [2016-03-19 07:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Glad to see you back. We have all missed you. Keep walking that path away from the rabbit hole. Most days it is an uphill battle but have faith in yourself. And never forget, you are loved.

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Jay-The-Punk In reply to ??? [2016-03-19 06:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it! I know your strong that's why you're still about even if you feel somewhat weak at the moment illness makes all of us hit our ass hard but the strong climb back over that beast!

You're doing a lot to talk about it so that's great inspiring others and doing something we all need to do talk about it! It will change you cna see it everyone is going for it using forums such as this one and Youtube i myself am going to write my story on facebook release to the world and not look back you're inspiration m'lady I promise to get back to critiquing your artwork as soon as i get a break in my busy life.

Wishing you Peace, Love and untangling those brain scramblings
Keep going you're doing well!!

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Questionablexfun In reply to ??? [2016-03-19 03:52:58 +0000 UTC]

<3 Always sending good vibes your way.

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UnderTaleOlivia [2016-03-19 02:16:25 +0000 UTC]

you've helped me in my time of need, and i wish you the same. if theres anything i can do or anything, message me

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Duskanddawn5 [2016-03-19 01:48:43 +0000 UTC]

I've had an incident like yours last week, but it wasn't me that had to go to the hospital. I hope everything goes back to normal for you now that you're getting better.  

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loverofmythology [2016-03-19 00:47:17 +0000 UTC]

super proud of you, blue <333

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Springtrapfan23 [2016-03-18 23:32:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy you're getting better!

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ChaoticShort [2016-03-18 23:28:28 +0000 UTC]

I am SO glad you are getting better

I hope everything goes well ^_^

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SillyTillyStudios [2016-03-18 23:03:47 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I'm so happy for you! >^<

I'm happy to glad that your getting better 'v'

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ArtemisSage In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 23:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Here's hoping that things will continue to get better, and that you continue to have loving and caring people to help you through the rough times.

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PrismaticAngel In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 21:30:58 +0000 UTC]

Good luck on future progress Blue!

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muddgoat In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 20:51:34 +0000 UTC]

It's good that you're making progress. Stay strong!

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IAmTooLazyToMakeOne [2016-03-18 19:56:03 +0000 UTC]

That's great news ^_^ I'm very happy for you

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Follypop In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 19:53:53 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. You helped me with the lip thing too. 😁

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xPetone [2016-03-18 19:52:10 +0000 UTC]

I'm soo glad to hear that! ! I hope you'll feel even better soon!

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xPetone [2016-03-18 19:51:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear that!! I hope you'll feel even better soon!

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MissNishikino In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 18:54:42 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that you're doing better! Sending hugs!     

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Cinnamoncandy [2016-03-18 17:37:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad that you're doing better.  Each day is an accomplishment in your journey that you should be proud of.

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DestinyBlue In reply to Cinnamoncandy [2016-03-18 19:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Cannamoo, each day I get a little stronger

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Cinnamoncandy In reply to DestinyBlue [2016-03-18 19:22:00 +0000 UTC]

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SpeedFreakKai In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 17:35:07 +0000 UTC]

Praying for you! Hope things get better. I know how hard it is dealing with mental health problems (dealing with it myself the past couple months too). Wishing you the best!

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sirkanon92 In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 17:14:00 +0000 UTC]

So glad you are feeling better. I love your art too.

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Peilinsirpale In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 16:37:58 +0000 UTC]

So happy to hear you're getting better!

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mininessie66 In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 14:49:54 +0000 UTC]

keep going better! big hugs!

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JelArts In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 13:34:16 +0000 UTC]

beautiful drawing to match the inspiring story! I am so happy for you. depression can make you feel so trapped, but once you overcome it you feel so much more free.

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DestinyBlue In reply to JelArts [2016-03-18 19:08:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm certainly feeling more free now

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cangkulretak [2016-03-18 13:18:12 +0000 UTC]

We're happy to hear that you're improving. You can do it!!

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frootloops37 [2016-03-18 08:44:58 +0000 UTC]

hang in there, Blue. keep fighting.

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marissa-lee [2016-03-18 08:42:32 +0000 UTC]

sending love! <3

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Spectral-Amnesiac [2016-03-18 08:05:56 +0000 UTC]

I'm so Proud of you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. We'll help pick you up if you stumble

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DraconisREP [2016-03-18 06:24:42 +0000 UTC]

 so sad for you, but I have faith that you will get through it

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DrippingNeon [2016-03-18 05:56:00 +0000 UTC]

Glad to see that you are recovering

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SSJCyberSonic [2016-03-18 05:43:31 +0000 UTC]

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SP-GFX [2016-03-18 05:42:09 +0000 UTC]

WOW! this Amazing! good work!  

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LorayuhBlueRose025 [2016-03-18 04:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear things are getting better! You're such a real and wonderful person! I think that's why I love your works and reading about the pieces of your life you share with us.  Keep fighting!

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allisonkristine [2016-03-18 03:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Sorry I didn't say much to my comment earlier. But you are strong to have made it through the rabbit hole. Some do not survive the trip. And the ones who do, end up turning out to be the most beautiful "Alice's" of all. We tend to shine brighter for it. It is one day at a time, one step at a time. I suffer from bipolar disorder, and some days are worse then others. I take meds, but sometimes that is just not enough. Sometimes I just need that good cry, sometimes I just need to be alone, and sometimes I just need a good hug to get me through a day of just utter BS. You are not alone, and I am glad that you have shared your story. Because now I don't feel so alone in the art community.  I try my hardest to support those around me who suffer from mental illness and I hope to support you through your journey. I will be watching, and I hope that if you do stumble down the rabbit hole again, you know the path and you make it out less scarred than before. Shine bright dear blue one. 

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DestinyBlue In reply to allisonkristine [2016-03-18 19:10:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your support Allie.
Well my birth name is actually Alice, so that fits

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allisonkristine In reply to DestinyBlue [2016-03-18 19:25:17 +0000 UTC]

I was named after my grand mother Alice.  Interesting enough. ^u^

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VictoryTheGreat [2016-03-18 03:09:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh, this is so good!

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KokuraiOtaku96 In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 03:09:05 +0000 UTC]

i a glad you are getting better and better! you really are an inspiration to us here,  

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lshack In reply to ??? [2016-03-18 02:51:52 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure it was to read your tale.
I'm glad that you're far from the hole
That pulled you down.
We're excited to see your drawings again.
Welcome back and please continue your
Great art.

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HanakoRei [2016-03-18 02:37:21 +0000 UTC]

That's good to hear you are doing a lot better. Take the time you need to get things done. Taking it slow and one day at a time really does help.

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wdnest [2016-03-18 01:47:20 +0000 UTC]

Glad you got through this difficult time and have been discharged.

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Keitarin [2016-03-18 01:40:56 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear you're doing better! What you've described here sounds like where I am now, coming out of a bout of particularly bad anxiety/panic attacks. I'm happy I can finally honestly say I'm feeling better when my friends and family ask. Here's to brighter skies for all of us. (*^ ^*)

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DestinyBlue In reply to Keitarin [2016-03-18 19:11:11 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear the rains are stopping for you too Long may your sun shine

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