[∘Raven∘]

Feel free to ignore my rant.

I keep getting really sick, really hurt and I'm not doing well in school. One minute I'm on a high spot, and I think there's hope that I'll get better and progress, then the next, I'm ready to give up. I'm desperately tired, and no amount of sleep is cutting it. I nearly fell asleep in class this morning, I nearly fell asleep when I was hanging out with my sister, I have no interest in eating and yet I find myself eating nonetheless.
But art. That's what's killing me. Am I getting better? Why doesn't anyone notice my art that I work on so hard? Especially in class. I can't do abstract art, and it's hurting to constantly have an abstract project I have to do. I'm not meant for this, and I still have another month left of classes, and I've been sick almost the entire semester. Then I took a nosedive off my bike and tore up my leg terribly.
But I just desperately want my art to mean something, and it just isn't. I literally just want to cry and give up on school, give up on art and just go home.

[birdbones]

I’ve been in a similar situation to this (but without the art factor)
To tell you the truth it is hard to brake the cycle of no sleep and sickness first of all because without proper sleep ur immune system is weakened and you just end up running your self into the ground. I know what it’s like I spent almost a year off school after I had ran my self into a depressive state I wouldn’t eat, I wouldn’t sleep and I had pretty much given up.
But trust me, to give up makes you feel worse and you will regret it. Look at someone like Peanutbutterrum go to the beginning of their gallery and have a look, it takes time to improve and although I am a horrible artist my self you will improve your art and things will only get better.

[Swirlshine]

I'm so sorry you feel like that - ack, that really can't be fun, DX. Although I do completely get it. I was like that a few weeks ago and felt exhausted and really negative about school, and that affected other stuff in my life, too. So that's all relateabe to me.
I'm very sorry I can't be of more help, but my advice to you is to just keep thinking of the positives ahead. Everything's gonna get better at some point, I promise you. For the school problem, I'd say maybe take a day off at one point if possible? I found it really helps to calm your mind for a day. Just a suggestion though, of course!

And as for art, people ARE noticing your art, even if you don't know it. I know for a fact that there's always someone out there who appreciates what you make. And I personally love your art. <3
And please don't worry about being bad at abstract art - everyone's got different art styles and certain things they're better at than others!
I totally get where you're coming from, oh man. I'm really hoping things start looking up very soon. <3