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Anxiety is not a joke. But what if a light-hearted laugh could make things a little bit brighter? British illustrator Gemma Correll draws comics inspired by her own anxieties and depression. She thinks that the best way to deal with this condition is to try to "find humour in it."

"I honestly think that humour can be a saviour at times of distress or, if you just live with a constant level of anxiety and depression like I do," said Correll. "I do think that people should speak more freely about anxiety," she added. "I know that I would have felt a little better as an anxiety-ridden teenager if I knew that I wasn't completely alone in my fears."

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bch808
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10 years ago

Right, Martin. It's absolutely that easy-- why didn't I do that *years* ago?! /sarc

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    GervaisDevine
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    10 years ago

    It's all so true!

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    DanielleGoedhart
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    10 years ago

    Indeed: why don't you just text?

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    KarenDrummond
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    10 years ago

    Spot on!

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    Cuzy123
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    10 years ago

    I bet there is a yes on one of those sides we can't see ;D

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    Bianca0407
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    10 years ago

    Loved this one Loved tihs one

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    Cuzy123
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    10 years ago

    Clever

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    Pemberton
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    10 years ago

    I somehow like the bonsai one. Many people with anxiety, depression and/or suicidal thought seem ok.

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    MaLi
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    10 years ago

    The downward spirals and empty shells are my favorites :) Great work!

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    BeateDetlefs
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    10 years ago

    Taking care of a pug helps!

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    AntonioFocarile
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    10 years ago

    So true, all of it.

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