#Mentalhealthawarenessday
Auditions had me a little late to post, but I want to talk about exactly that- our career, as PERFORMERS & MENTAL HEALTH.
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Nobody taught me how to come out of a #darkcharacter when I started acting, which I largely tend to play. #Actingcoaches like #ivanachubbuckstudio teach you how to dive into dark places of the mind, but not how to come back.
I was jumping into the dark characters like the picture you see here, with nothing tying me to my former self or a way out.
⬆️ This #character is 1 of 4 I’ve played this year that struggles with suicidal tendencies, depression, anxiety & even substance abuse.
#mentalhealthcoaches should be on sets for #actors & #performers in need. @alysonstoner has a campaign for #actorsmentalhealth & I couldn’t agree more, #mentalhealthawareness #onset is a necessity!
When I treated my #mentalhealth as a last priority to my #actingcareer , performance, characters... I noticed I became TOO tied to the thoughts & tendencies of the characters, having dove in for weeks on end to become that person.
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If you took on a role & can’t seem to shake a character with a traumatic experience- seek therapy, get help. It’s okay to not be able to immediately shake off a character with the snap of your fingers, even after a 3 hour acting class!
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#youarenotalone You are loved, supported, always have someone to talk to here & you can make it through. The longevity of your career, livelihood & mental health matters.
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Take care of yourself so that you can be present & show up for all the roles you’ll book in the future. #mentalhealthawareness
