That's an interesting take, but I think learned helplessness is tangential to this uncomfortableness. I think of learned helplessness as an inability to progres

That's an interesting take, but I think learned helplessness is tangential to this uncomfortableness. I think of learned helplessness as an inability to progress or work towards a goal because of the over-reliance on those training wheels. Being in an uncertain state while you're still learning, coming up with ideas, or creating something new is different, in my opinion. If you were unable to progress at all due to the uncertainty, maybe that's where it may be due to an inability to help yourself get through it. But, that being said, the creative process (and especially the early stages) can still be a very uncertain process even for people who are able to eventually work through it. I think that's where the importance of knowing how to get through it (and what works for you, and practice applying those skills) makes the difference.