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I Explain What My Depression And Anxiety Feels Like Through These Comics
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Some months ago, I started drawing my thoughts as an person struggling with generalized anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
I started these drawings because I'm really bad at explaining what's inside my head, and explaining by drawing has always been a lot easier for me.
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Oh good grief! I hate it when people say "it's all in your head". First of all you don't know shit about what I'm feeling or what truly goes on with me so you have no right to say that. Second, no shit it's in my head! That's where the brain is! So that's where mental illness resides.
I fall apart outside too, but it's only in my head, so nobody ever sees it. :-\
This happens a lot for me I apologize too much for my actions and thinking about them later
"I can't believe you have bipolar depression, you are so funny, outgoing, and happy" -_-
And when someone is on a all time low , no matter how many times you tell them that they are not a burden and they are loved very much . They still don't think they are
When you are in depression, no matter what people say to you, their words never help. Actually after listen to them, sometimes you feel worse.
There are a few that are easier. Eating. Reading. Never going outside...
It is hard. I know I don't have a right to complain when I'm not the one struggling with these things, but it hurts to see friends sinking into darkness. And not being able to do anything about it. I'm sorry.
no. when people pretend to know how it feels ... ugh. just admit you don't
Getting dressed is still a step. And usually it helps, at least a little bit
I need someone like that in my life. But I don't have anyone. I'm so alone.
I always hated those questions. I know they don't mean to do harm, but it just pushes me right into the dark mode again if a million people come up to me and ask me how I am - and I am not supposed to tell because no one is interested anyhow and it would take too long, so I just say fine, although I am not fine. Furthermore questions like these make me wondering about IF I AM fine or not and you can bet, THEN I am not anymore because suddenly I remember ALL the things why I should definitely not be fine. Also, they make you feel weird. Just acknowledge that I am there, be happy for god's sake don't be surprised (or at least don't show) if I show up. It just makes me want to turn around and go.
tell me about it i also always pick up extreme anxiety right before i feel like a burden
Hey, I rarely (have never, really) comment anything on the internet but I have decided to sign up on this page just to tell you to keep up the good work. :) I think you offered me a precious insight into your daily struggles you are dealing with. I cannot relate to you in this sense, but as I can see from the previous comments, many people can. In my modest opinion are people that can feel these emotions actually very sensitive and delicate, (like dandelions :) ) and somehow in tune with...something. It seems you maybe have deeper understanding of things. Ah, I don't know how to explain and I am not good with words. Just wanted to say that I am glad that you are an artist. Best wishes, Martina :)
Thank you Martina, I can't believe you decided to sign up for this. I feel honored.
I like your comparison to dandelions. Indeed they are sensitive and delicate flowers, but you can literally see them growing up straight through the toughest concrete. In the end, they age and spread their seeds all around the world.
Thank you so much for putting into pictures what my words so often fail to say.
Cheers, glad to see it was helpful !
Yeaaah exactly! I soo realte to the strugle : this strugle and the difficulty of explaining it to your friends who u dont want to loose but that u doo at the end of it
Thank you! It makes me feel better knowing that I am not alone.
Cheers, and best wishes to you ! <3
Hey, I rarely (have never, really) comment anything on the internet but I have decided to sign up on this page just to tell you to keep up the good work. :) I think you offered me a precious insight into your daily struggles you are dealing with. I cannot relate to you in this sense, but as I can see from the previous comments, many people can. In my modest opinion are people that can feel these emotions actually very sensitive and delicate, (like dandelions :) ) and somehow in tune with...something. It seems you maybe have deeper understanding of things. Ah, I don't know how to explain and I am not good with words. Just wanted to say that I am glad that you are an artist. Best wishes, Martina :)
Thank you Martina, I can't believe you decided to sign up for this. I feel honored.
I like your comparison to dandelions. Indeed they are sensitive and delicate flowers, but you can literally see them growing up straight through the toughest concrete. In the end, they age and spread their seeds all around the world.
Thank you so much for putting into pictures what my words so often fail to say.
Cheers, glad to see it was helpful !
Yeaaah exactly! I soo realte to the strugle : this strugle and the difficulty of explaining it to your friends who u dont want to loose but that u doo at the end of it
Thank you! It makes me feel better knowing that I am not alone.
Cheers, and best wishes to you ! <3