They will gradually shrink until you're in total remission. Third, have a definite writing schedule and commit to it. Force yourself to write. Invariably, the first three pages will be crap, but once they are written, the creative juices will begin to flow. An athlete never jumps into a major workout or a game without first doing warm-ups to work out the kinks and to prepare the body for optimal performance.
Writing is no different.
Try a few reps of letter writing to warm-up, or a few laps with a shopping list, or even the obligatory three pages of crap already mentioned. Once your mind is warm, it can more easily perform. These two ailments are related because both deal with toxic befuddlement . However, if you are experiencing a loss of equilibrium, get feedback from a professional. Writing Groups can also help you in talking the writing problem out.