Dancing in the Forrest

Photo taken by Reverine, 21, living in the UK. She has dealt with depression in the past and has people close to her suffering.

About this photo: A few years ago I used to be depressed a lot and would often escape into fantasy worlds of stories and imagination, things that helped to shape my creative vision. So I would definitely advise everyone to try and do art – any kind, no matter how crap you think you are. Some people close to me also suffer/ed from depression and mental illness which is even more painful especially as you can empathise but can’t help unless they decide to help themselves first…   

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7 replies to “Dancing in the Forrest”

  2. I really agree with this post. Arts therapy can really help people suffering from depression.

    Good photo, btw. I like how the gloom of the sky is in contrast with the lady.

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  3. I love the contrast. She may feel full of darkness or empty of light, but she is the brightest part of this image!

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