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Hello lovelies.
I'm going through a tough time and not accepting clients at the moment. I'm struggling with depression so (I'm sure a lot of you have experienced it at some point) simple things get tough. You start to take things to heart:
On my Facebook fan page, one of my friends (Not a close friend, just a 'hello in the street' one) commented saying "This is the first I do not like. Sorry." And I deleted it straight away as I was worried it would start getting to me, as i'd keep looking at it (One of my therapists says to immediately remove anything that flares up my depression or anxiety, including things like this I will go over and dwell on). However she noticed I deleted it, and sent me a message saying she has the right to voice her opinion and that I need to keep all comments good and bad. I tried explaining but i feel like i'm being made out to be the bad one for not letting everyone's opinions public.
I don't feel any hostility towards her now, i just feel quite miffed as I try to create something for everyone, and didn't ask for opinions so wasn't prepared. I've stopped offering manis recently because of my mental state and some issues at home, so I only continue doing new designs for my few fans.
My question is (After this LONG explanation...), how do YOU handle simple criticisms? I'm sure a lot of you will have had a genuine complaint, so I'm wondering how you deal with it, as it's your talent, your work and skill! Also, why do I seek constant appraisal, why can't I just brush these simple things off? It's LIFE, after all!
(For those wondering, it is the bacon design in my album!)
I'm going through a tough time and not accepting clients at the moment. I'm struggling with depression so (I'm sure a lot of you have experienced it at some point) simple things get tough. You start to take things to heart:
On my Facebook fan page, one of my friends (Not a close friend, just a 'hello in the street' one) commented saying "This is the first I do not like. Sorry." And I deleted it straight away as I was worried it would start getting to me, as i'd keep looking at it (One of my therapists says to immediately remove anything that flares up my depression or anxiety, including things like this I will go over and dwell on). However she noticed I deleted it, and sent me a message saying she has the right to voice her opinion and that I need to keep all comments good and bad. I tried explaining but i feel like i'm being made out to be the bad one for not letting everyone's opinions public.
I don't feel any hostility towards her now, i just feel quite miffed as I try to create something for everyone, and didn't ask for opinions so wasn't prepared. I've stopped offering manis recently because of my mental state and some issues at home, so I only continue doing new designs for my few fans.
My question is (After this LONG explanation...), how do YOU handle simple criticisms? I'm sure a lot of you will have had a genuine complaint, so I'm wondering how you deal with it, as it's your talent, your work and skill! Also, why do I seek constant appraisal, why can't I just brush these simple things off? It's LIFE, after all!
(For those wondering, it is the bacon design in my album!)