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My 30 Wholesome And Not-So-Wholesome Comics About Mental Health And Relationships
These comics mainly revolve around my mental health issues, my adorable partner (Prithvi), and my insanely supportive parent (Bharathi). It is essential to be positive, but at the same time, it is also necessary to acknowledge the dark side of depression, anxiety, BPD, and trauma recovery.
I started making these comics around two years ago, and the followers of my page have been so kind and supportive. If I can make even one person out there feel a little less alone in their battle with mental health or bring a smile on their face for half a second, then I think my art is on the right path.
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I started writing fiction as a form of escapism but eventually gave it up. I find creating autobiographical comics to be so much more rewarding since I'm not running away from my life with this art form, instead, I translate my happy, sad, funny incidents into comics.
Being a Chartered Accountant was my day job but I recently took the leap to become an artist full time.
It takes about 3 to 4 hours to create a comic. If it is an animated piece, then it takes slightly longer to make.
I'm happy to announce that volume 1 of my comic collection is currently available for pre-order. Check it out here.
My comics have helped me cope with my mental health struggles significantly since it helps me focus on all the good in my life and to navigate my dark days.
And I hope that when people come across my comics they will feel a little less alone or it will brighten up their day for at least a second.
Sadly, I can relate to this more than anything I have heard in the past month. Any1 else?
One of my best friends killed herself a month ago. She probably thought so too. It is not true. All the people that loved her are heartbroken including myself. I don't know if I'm ever going to get over this sadness. And I miss her so much.
I've had friends of my friends die because they couldn't take it anymore. There was a basketball player at my school that died because he was shot by someone. He got so much notice from the whole school while the people that died from suicide got none. They think it's taboo to talk about it. I wish people will become more open to talking about mental illnesses because it's serious. You never know when someone needs your help. I'm sorry for your loss. I understand how it feels to lose someone. I wish you luck and strength during your time of grieving.
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I remember being 14 and having three really great days in a row. Then I thought two things: other people feel like this all the time, and, I might never feel this way again. If I'd known how to do it I would have killed myself right then and there.
The trouble is, the mind which is not firing on all cylinders, comes up with these thoughts and it won't allow anything like logic to get in the way. My doc worked hard to come up with just the right cocktail of drugs and the right dosages. She was wonderful and I credit her with my ability to live a pretty normal life. I still get sad, but appropriately so. Serotonin is a wonderful thing when you can adjust to meds that allow it to do its work! Having a loving and supportive partner does wonders too.
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I love these! They're so true. Many people that don't suffer from depression, anxiety etc just don't understand what it's like. Even though, in my experience, they really try. This is a great way to help with that. And that's all we really need, patience and understanding. And the WILLINGNESS to try to empathize. We can't just turn these things off and on at will. If we could, believe me, we would.
Most of these seem to be about me... Just nobody knows that I feel like that😞 i dont have a person who I feel like I can talk to about anything I want, and I haven't since 3rd grade. (Sorry that all sounded super pathetic, but its how I feel, plz don't downvote me)
Well here's a donut, hopefully it makes your day a little better 🍩
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As someone who's lived with past trauma ptsd severe depression and anxiety this, I mean all of this I've lived through. Powerful stuff but it makes you realise what you've lived with and how far you've come in healing yourself. Honestly don't want to go backwards only looking for the here and now and future.
This is so sweet, I shared it with my friends as they could use some wholesome cuteness like this UwU
you have aptly depicted the many moods of depression and anxiety with great artwork. So relatable!
I love these! They're so true. Many people that don't suffer from depression, anxiety etc just don't understand what it's like. Even though, in my experience, they really try. This is a great way to help with that. And that's all we really need, patience and understanding. And the WILLINGNESS to try to empathize. We can't just turn these things off and on at will. If we could, believe me, we would.
Most of these seem to be about me... Just nobody knows that I feel like that😞 i dont have a person who I feel like I can talk to about anything I want, and I haven't since 3rd grade. (Sorry that all sounded super pathetic, but its how I feel, plz don't downvote me)
Well here's a donut, hopefully it makes your day a little better 🍩
Load More Replies... As someone who's lived with past trauma ptsd severe depression and anxiety this, I mean all of this I've lived through. Powerful stuff but it makes you realise what you've lived with and how far you've come in healing yourself. Honestly don't want to go backwards only looking for the here and now and future.
This is so sweet, I shared it with my friends as they could use some wholesome cuteness like this UwU
you have aptly depicted the many moods of depression and anxiety with great artwork. So relatable!
