(Patreon suspension =/= I was suspended by Patreon, but am 'turning it off' for a bit, explanation to follow~)
So 2018 was a rough year for me mentally, and therefore I didn't create much. Getting a cortisone shot to try and help my hand backfired, and its been in more pain & limiting my work time more than before the shot. The physical side effects of my mental health drugs went from tolerable (shit sleep) to dangerously eroding interior body parts (increasingly painful stomach issues), so I've had to step off of them - at my loss, because while they weren't addressing all my neurological needs, they did a lot to help me stay more balanced and safe.
All that has left me in a *really* bad place. I'm deeeeeeeep into burnout & exhaustion to the point where, well, I have to do something, because I've found myself contemplating the one kind of something I can't come back from, ever, to deal with my problems.
I need to disrupt the cycles, habits, thought processes etc that have trapped and caused me to harmfully zombie shuffle through trying to 'make it' for years. So I'm doing something drastic (to me, which is a financially unplanned for hiatus), which is meant to break the cycle, give me breathing room, talk to doctors about my issues without feeling I need to get back to work IMMEDIATELY/only focus on what I can do to get back on the horse and actually give myself time to think and grow from where I've been stuck in regards to my work & what I'm doing with it and how. I need to make changes, but I've consistently proven to myself that trying to do business while trying to make changes leaves me clinging to the toxic cycle because I am too exhausted, scared and tunnel vision'd to to otherwise.
I mean for this to "take effect" in February, for most likely the duration. I have commissions I will finish during this time. I still have financial needs, so I may need to take more. Pausing my Patreon will cost me the bare minimum of what I need financially a month, but if I don't - I'll just trap myself in the bad mental wheel again. I do have a Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/thetiedtigress for anyone who wishes to support me while I take this break/so I can take more...break... during... my. break. If you prefer buying a thing, I have a short lil sexy times comic for sale here : https://cutloosecomic.com/store/ind.....;products_id=2 ok. so.
Yeah, I feel I preemptively answered questions but if you have any, feel free to ask. I know a lot of pressure just may be in my head, but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel real to me - and thats what I need space n time to address.
I'll probably still use my twitter (thetiedtigress) but post a lot of older stuff.
Uhm. Yeah how about that polar vortex making everything dangerously cold? Stay warm folks.
So 2018 was a rough year for me mentally, and therefore I didn't create much. Getting a cortisone shot to try and help my hand backfired, and its been in more pain & limiting my work time more than before the shot. The physical side effects of my mental health drugs went from tolerable (shit sleep) to dangerously eroding interior body parts (increasingly painful stomach issues), so I've had to step off of them - at my loss, because while they weren't addressing all my neurological needs, they did a lot to help me stay more balanced and safe.
All that has left me in a *really* bad place. I'm deeeeeeeep into burnout & exhaustion to the point where, well, I have to do something, because I've found myself contemplating the one kind of something I can't come back from, ever, to deal with my problems.
I need to disrupt the cycles, habits, thought processes etc that have trapped and caused me to harmfully zombie shuffle through trying to 'make it' for years. So I'm doing something drastic (to me, which is a financially unplanned for hiatus), which is meant to break the cycle, give me breathing room, talk to doctors about my issues without feeling I need to get back to work IMMEDIATELY/only focus on what I can do to get back on the horse and actually give myself time to think and grow from where I've been stuck in regards to my work & what I'm doing with it and how. I need to make changes, but I've consistently proven to myself that trying to do business while trying to make changes leaves me clinging to the toxic cycle because I am too exhausted, scared and tunnel vision'd to to otherwise.
I mean for this to "take effect" in February, for most likely the duration. I have commissions I will finish during this time. I still have financial needs, so I may need to take more. Pausing my Patreon will cost me the bare minimum of what I need financially a month, but if I don't - I'll just trap myself in the bad mental wheel again. I do have a Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/thetiedtigress for anyone who wishes to support me while I take this break/so I can take more...break... during... my. break. If you prefer buying a thing, I have a short lil sexy times comic for sale here : https://cutloosecomic.com/store/ind.....;products_id=2 ok. so.
Yeah, I feel I preemptively answered questions but if you have any, feel free to ask. I know a lot of pressure just may be in my head, but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel real to me - and thats what I need space n time to address.
I'll probably still use my twitter (thetiedtigress) but post a lot of older stuff.
Uhm. Yeah how about that polar vortex making everything dangerously cold? Stay warm folks.
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Got any plans to relax and unwind for your break?
(maybe go outside and make snow men?)
(maybe go outside and make snow men?)
Health is first. Take what you need. I hope, that you can get better soon.
Hope you can get all the rest and recovery you need and then some, take care and all the best. We'll see you when we'll see you. =)
I'll see if I can drop a few dollars for you during that time to help out a bit.
I'll see if I can drop a few dollars for you during that time to help out a bit.
Take care of yourself, certainly! Love your work, here, in Cut Loose, and elsewhere, but you have to keep yourself healthy as a priority.
Best of luck taking care of #! first, and then figure out the rest later.
Do what you need to do. We'll be here whenever you're ready. And if you decide you don't want to come back, that's fine too.
Really, really hoping the best for you and take care of yourself! Do whatever you can to relax and heal too, your health is the most important thing. See you when things are better!
Sorry to hear that.
I hope things get better for you. Yeah, sometimes you need to break the cycle so the whirlpool doesn't pull you in.
I hope things get better for you. Yeah, sometimes you need to break the cycle so the whirlpool doesn't pull you in.
Be good to yourself! We will be here to appreciate and enjoy your work as you feel you can do it...
Sorry to hear about your problems. I had been wondering why I hadn't heard back from you but now I know. I'm going to keep you on my watch list waiting for the time you can return to us. Please take care of yourself and don't worry about anything but taking care of yourself.
Take whatever time you need to get well, both mentally and physically. Not everyone responds to the same treatments the same way, but I hope you find a regimen that works for you. At this point, art comes second to improving your quality of life, and we understand that.
Take care, 3T!
Take care, 3T!
You know you have friends here...
Health is first and foremost the top priority.
Hugs
Health is first and foremost the top priority.
Hugs
Taking care of the mind is definitely the way to better oneself
so take care and I hope the best for you.
so take care and I hope the best for you.
You take all the time you need to get better and get your life in order. We're all rooting for you!
As someone who's been there, and is still there in part, I understand and if there's anything I can do to help, a sympathetic ear, a suggestion or two, then feel free to take advantage. We have to back each other up, so definitely don't hesitate if you need to reach out. I've got telegram and of course FA and twitter.
Take care of yourself, take all the time you need to get well, and please know there are a lot of people here who care about you.
As a fan of your work for quite a while now, I only wish that breaking the bad cycles will help you heal, both mentally and physically. Please take care and be good to yourself. :)
By all means, take the time and the break you need to find your balance and help your health, both physical and mental. We'll still be here when/if you're ready to return. Best wishes and positive energies aimed your way.
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