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I had my first panic attack when I was 15, and I was certain I was dying. In the decade since, I’ve made an uneasy truce with my anxiety, keeping most generalized panic attacks at bay with medication. My social anxiety is trickier; negative internal dialogue and dread are my constant companions, though I’ve learned to hide it well.

Over the past year, I’ve worked to understand myself and took care of my mental health, learning to recognize which of my attributes to embrace (hooray, introversion!), and which behaviors are symptoms of anxiety. I illustrate my ideas and experiences in webcomics called Introvert Doodles (note: introversion and anxiety are not synonymous, I just happen to be someone who lives with both). As I’ve posted my cartoon drawings online, I’ve heard from others dealing with similar challenges, and it’s made me realize that I’m not alone!

This process of drawing comic strips has given me the strength to give up my goal of perfection and replace it with a desire for progress. I’ve realized that even though I’m imperfect, I’m still worth loving. And I hope that maybe my relatable comics will help someone else realize that, too. See my first post here.

More info: introvertdoodles.com | Facebook

#1

Sometimes Little Successes Are A Big Deal

Sometimes Little Successes Are A Big Deal

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone has some things that come hard...a bit of self-paise for mastering them never will be bad, I guess. Particularly, if it more than "a bit" hard.

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#3

Don't Give Up

Don't Give Up

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All The Feelings

All The Feelings

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NeatAndNice
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh and sensory overload while everything feels far away and like a blurry dream.

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#5

Three Good Reasons

Three Good Reasons

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Tamara Fowler
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many parties have I left early with these exact same thoughts! Thank you for putting it to images/words.

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#8

Kittens Are My Kryptonite

Kittens Are My Kryptonite

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Remember That You Are Lovable

Remember That You Are Lovable

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#11

Ask What Works For Them (Everyone Is Different)

Ask What Works For Them (Everyone Is Different)

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#12

Extremely Not Fine

Extremely Not Fine

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NeatAndNice
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You forgot: 20 minutes later "God damn, i survived. Again. Yay!" :D

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#13

Can You Relate?

Can You Relate?

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Heather
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#1 definitely. #4 too overwhelmed to attempt even one post it. Hide under covers.

#14

Please, No

Please, No

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Linda VanDeusen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm the one "talking at the same time". I even tend to "run over" what the person is saying by trying to talk at the same time. I know it's rude and impolite, which makes me feel worse.

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Basically Whenever Anybody Talks To Me

Basically Whenever Anybody Talks To Me

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Always Awkward

Always Awkward

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Six is on top I think, unless you visit vegan friends. Than replace the hot dog with a falafel wrap. (Hm, falafel...)

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