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psychotherapy:

Leonard Cohen talks about his own struggles with depression.

(And deserves some special kind of award for being so graceful and charming in the face of a rather dreadfully obnoxious interviewer)

“I think good work is made inspite of suffering—as a response, as a victory over suffering. “

I’m always comforted when artists talk about their depression and immobility. For a long time, I would beat myself up for not producing any work, when artists with depression seemed to be so prolific. In my twisted logic, I took this to mean that I don’t have depression and that I should stop doing any art-related activities. 

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    Reblogged because it’s always good to see the “depression is a natural part of being an artist and essential to the...
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    My bolding. Tell the world, Leonard! We exist.
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    “That’s a popular notion, you know, that it is exclusively suffering that produces good work, or insightful work. I...
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    infuriating interviewer, mr. cohen gives insight nonetheless. his view that creativity takes place despite depression is...
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  17. misterandre said: That “reporter” is taking away from a human connection. *American problem*
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