Ah artistic types ...

[blamebrampton]

Very quick poll, NB, the first word of the first answer should be care, but lj won't let me fix it. *Damn you, LJ!*:[Poll #1507051]For my own part, after RL attacks of the last option, I entered fandom determined to work solely for myself, and do sometimes achieve that happy state, but more often it's accompanied by occasional wobblies. Having chatted to several friends on the topic, the wobblies seem a common surprise guest.

What about you lot? And how do you combat the wobblies if you're someone they hit?

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[i-autumnheart.livejournal.com]

Although writing's not really my thing, I do have a fair umber of creative outlets... including my day job :).

I'm usually pretty bad about separating my sense of self from any project that I've poured a lot of time into, and so tend to take criticism more personally than I should; give me a little time, and I cam bring common sense to bear, but my initial reaction to comments is usually a bit out of proportion.

Coping with the wobblies is usually a matter of trying to work out *why* I care so much. Saying my response out loud or writing it down is good, as that tends to makes me think rather than emote. Once I can admit to myself that I'm being overly precious or otherwise ridiculous about something, then I can respond properly.