You know, I hadn't seen your comment above:

"Just make a collage. Really, it's great fun and relaxing--also lot cheaper than talk therapy"

OMG. How true that is. I come back week after week for the past several years because I'll not spend money for someone to tell me what I already know. I just work it out as I've said numerous times in my dark spaces when I create my collages for LMAC and Alien Art Hive. How satisfying to throw those worries into a design and hit it with anything you want to express how you're feeling. I don't receive lots of comments. That's OK because sometimes I don't know what the heck I just did, let alone expect someone else to sift through my dark thoughts. They try, bless their souls, and I love the engagement with their interpretations. It's fun discovering what others think of my weird collage themes.

I tell you, LMAC and AAH saved my sanity over the years. And I highly recommend anyone give it a try. Just don't expect an explosion of rewards as you mentioned. JUST DO IT for the love of collage making!

Take care and thanks for the reminder of why I'm here.