Hi there,
This is literally my first post in this forum. But I'd just like to say: Rock on.
My own  little self is working in performing arts and it can be a very cruel metier, just like traditional and digital art I bet. The only thing I can advise is; ignore the trolls. Mentally ban/block the hell out of anyone who sounds hateful to you, but listen for hours to the positive, encouraging ones.
You don't have to take abuse simply because somebody paid you. You get paid to be an artist not to be a punching bag. Period.
And as for (resulting or triggered) mental health problems. From personal experience I just want to congratulate you for being open about them. Never hide these issues, they just Love to fester in the dark. You're not being whiny or pathetic - You have an illness. And there is Never any shame in asking for help when you feel you need it.
So, just my two cents.
Take it slow. Be kind to yourself (maybe the hardest thing of all). And you'll eat any abusive a**holes for breakfast!
This is literally my first post in this forum. But I'd just like to say: Rock on.
My own  little self is working in performing arts and it can be a very cruel metier, just like traditional and digital art I bet. The only thing I can advise is; ignore the trolls. Mentally ban/block the hell out of anyone who sounds hateful to you, but listen for hours to the positive, encouraging ones.
You don't have to take abuse simply because somebody paid you. You get paid to be an artist not to be a punching bag. Period.
And as for (resulting or triggered) mental health problems. From personal experience I just want to congratulate you for being open about them. Never hide these issues, they just Love to fester in the dark. You're not being whiny or pathetic - You have an illness. And there is Never any shame in asking for help when you feel you need it.
So, just my two cents.
Take it slow. Be kind to yourself (maybe the hardest thing of all). And you'll eat any abusive a**holes for breakfast!
