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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.

More info: sow-ay.tumblr.com

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Eva
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, this works... just for a few moments of happiness

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    blugeagua
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh good grief! I hate it when people say "it's all in your head". First of all you don't know s**t about what I'm feeling or what truly goes on with me so you have no right to say that. Second, no s**t it's in my head! That's where the brain is! So that's where mental illness resides.

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    Angel Of Death
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fall apart outside too, but it's only in my head, so nobody ever sees it. :-\

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    Melody Lanzatella
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're the only one that TRULY understands me bed...

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    Melissa huynh
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilt is the hardest to get out of your head. Then you spiral further into depression b/c you're thinking you've messed things up even more.

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I can't believe you have bipolar depression, you are so funny, outgoing, and happy" -_-

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    Dark Roof
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also think sometimes that I've been given anxiety and depression by my parents through genes. They are too naive to acknowledge they suffer from these two problems!

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    Nancy Arnold
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Mandy Harker
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not so much about thinking, it's more that you can't feel it. Logically I know my dad loves me and would be sad if I died but on my bad days I can't feel that love regardless of my knowing that my dad loves me. Emotions and facts/logic do not go together.

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    Heather Kegler
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a nightmare bf that actually said this to me. He repeated what my psyche was constantly chanting. Took many years to realize that's not how a relationship should be. I hope no one else ever hears these things from someone that is supposed to care about them.

    kytetiger
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what did you do or what changed in you mind to get better?

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    Vera Deme
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like a cloud of negativity. That's why do not share. Can't say nothing good. I avoid people, friends, family. I stay isolated - gt hurt easily and am not a nice companion.

    Liene Mastiņa
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh my friends leave me so fast even my fake/(friends I made) friends leave me I lost my friend sock bob

    Angelo Pulido
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn. That "You're such a burden tp everyone" hits me so hard.

    Alanna Heaton
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one of those charmers for a husband for 25 yrs!

    Sephie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I am all the time. Even when my wife says it’s not true.

    Mandy Harker
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often hear the "everyone would be so much better if you were never born. Better yet you should kill yourself and everyone would be much happier".

    Sockpuppies11
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me sometimes even without depression.

    Panda Man
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did my brain escape?? Does it hate me;_;

    Azizah
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That explains why i always alone then

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    Alma Sánchez
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Cameron Johnson
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are a few that are easier. Eating. Reading. Never going outside...

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    Carly Noelle
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    an actual phan trash can
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no. when people pretend to know how it feels ... ugh. just admit you don't

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    Carly Noelle
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting dressed is still a step. And usually it helps, at least a little bit

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    Emily Graves
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one made me cry harder than the others

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    Fandoms Rise
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need someone like that in my life. But I don't have anyone. I'm so alone.

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    Crystllee
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it possible to find something sadly amusing?

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    Lori Shelley
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting exhausted from your own brief spurt of positivity...

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    Lorah Tink
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    ArN
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep on saying that everyday..

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    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the shortest. Depends how you feel about what you feel like doing.

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    Bipolar King
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually with Keaton Henson playing in the background

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    Daniel Mallory
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tell me about it i also always pick up extreme anxiety right before i feel like a burden

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