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

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

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AndaCojocaru
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just think more positively"... The most annoying "advice" anyone can give you when they don't understand what it means to suffer psychically

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

Yes! And, "just try to do things you enjoy!" And you sit there, at your desk, where you used to write letters, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and never write a word.

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

I hate when people put me on the Meh-go-round. If you are going to give me helpful advice please make sure it is related to my real life & my personality.

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

I LOVE the mix of whimsy and dread. This should be a book! I'd buy it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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