Writing after depression

Illustration by Lili des Bellons

Mike Verbickas asked: "I wanted to reach out to you considering the hell of a year I have had thus far.I was hospitalized for depression a few months back, real mind altering stuff. I haven't been able to write since. I am still experiencing considerable problems writing. I don't have any ideas currently and need help with creative stimulation. Do you have any thoughts/suggestions?Can you describe your creative process? How do take an idea or two and flesh t...