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

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

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

SO true. They're calls secondary emotions, and sometimes are worse than primary. For example, feeling guilty that You're always sad. Or, anxious that You will be depressed again

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

that's true but they really are annoyed. Why would anyone i meet want to hear me talk about how messed up I am for ages

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

I don't think this is supposed to represent talking to a complete stranger, but a good friend. And friends listen, friends help each other. What kind of friend are you if you only want to hang out with the person when they're happy?

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

and this is how things spiral.... coz now you have "guilt" to add to depression, stress, anxiety...

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

I honestly don't find it annoying at all. I want my friends to be able to talk to me about anything, n dif it makes them feel better them I'm all for it.(i complain a lot to, and they deal with it too)

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

This is so important tho... I find this one of the most difficult things to get over.

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Liene Mastiņa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same also same whit my art ppl lie A LOT that my art is good I’m like dirt in art and there diamonds

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

Keeping it inside you or talking to someone else are the same .. It can only makes difference to person how he/she absorb or react to the prob. Talking about solution on how to handle ot cope with anxiety and depression... . We want to hear positive response, reality wise receiving positive answers with out action will not change a thing . Vice versa.

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

Anyone wanna be friends?\(T^T)/ I don't have the confidence to talk about my problems without being anonymous

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

I feel like my friends and acquaintance are making me a favor by getting interested on my problems.,

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

When you're dying and you don't know whether to keep it inside and die alone, or tell someone and risk being seen as toxic.

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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7 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

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

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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