"Pecker contest" Thats a hoot! I am a Manic Depressive with migranes myself.When I want to bash my(or some elses) head with a brick till the white meat is showing i grab the vodka and the Vue,without the Vue life was a mess,I fully agree 110% art does help.It is an outlet for so many different things.You have written a good article,you should be happy to share your trials.As momma said..EVERYBODY has a story,so never think your worse off than anyone else.You really should submit this article to Readers Digest,it is really good.

"Many are willing to suffer for their art. Few are willing to learn to draw."