My Pottery Creations

“These little creations have been an exploration of emotions through my depression. Some emotions came out quickly like anger and guilt, and some took a little longer to explore such as the destigmatization of rest and gluttony.

During previous therapy explorations I have always tried to cure my symptoms. They were unpleasant and ‘wrong’ and therefore had to go. This exploration through art has been teaching me of the value of sitting with emotions and symptoms, especially when they are unpleasant.

It is changing the way I view my depression. It is not something that I feel that I will ever cure or be rid of. But I can manage the symptoms. I can put strategies in place to reach out for help when it is getting harder. It can be a part of me, without taking over me.

I keep these little creations on my shelf in my living room. They are on full display for those I trust to come into my home, just like my depression.”

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