23 Mental Health Awareness Illustrations That Help Me Express My Own Struggles

a wings of fire fan, i see?

It feels more like there's a planet for each of us. Own it! You have a whole planet to yourself! And within the universe, we're all connected by gravity and whatever else is yet to be discovered. So, enjoy the stars, everyone. ★☆☆★♥

Yeah... defifinately.. I think a huge part of my not seeking help is fear of how people respond... fear of a bad response.. fear of rejection.... and previous bad or unhelpful responses...

And so hard if we happen to ask someone - including professionals - who are just the wrong fit for us. ... So hard to know we need to keep asking different people....or same people for a different tactic.

I had two cats, but I didn't start to snap out of depression until I was caring for 7 motherless kittens 24/7.

It can take time and effort to find the *right* doctor that matches with you, and can help. If you can persist, if the first meds don't work go back to dr and tell them. I understand that is hellish in the usa. * and effort is extremely hard when we are in depression.

Me too.

Looking back and having hindsight and empathy for peoples weird responses has been helpful... but peoples lack of understanding and knowing how to respond has been sooo damaging for me... its. Like people ‘do their bit’ and dust. Their hands

Depression is when we feel like s**t ALL THE TIME and it lasts for wayyyy too long. *s**t: highly technical meaning: no pleasure in things we used to love doing , looow self esteem, sleeping too much / too little, thinking it is all so bad that suicide might be a relief.

Long term having no value becomes a really deep pit. I think people fit on all levels of the spectrum, some peoople think they are gods gift to the world - maybe its not sustainable and it come crumpling down... Having a feeling of no purpose mixed with having no worth or value are really common elements in the story of suicidal people. Sometimes its just a short and sudden moment (with devestating consewuences) sometimes its a long and arduous journey...

Thats the one thing i wish i could change about my experience is pushing people away.... its like a compulsion - but looking back - ive lost some wonderful friends... Its the saddest part, for me to my journey. I wish id know how not to push people away.

Surprised by how much common expereince there is - <3

Geez @emmaB thats mentally messed up... Not sure how she thinks that relating.... sounds very burdensome. i think your mum needs help - blaming you for her feelings is just not cool. Its funny how ‘trying to relate’ is so toxic...

It is especially hard to explain stuff when we are sick. #1. If you could see this disease it would be easier, Mom. You would not ask someone to run a race if they had a broken bone. That's is basically what pple ask of depressed people when they say Be Happy etc.________# 2. This might help>>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLLGwXFh5uw

I think it's because she sees your pain and unhappiness and it makes her hurt too. My own mother felt my pain so much and it's only as she's passed 6 weeks ago do I really comprehend she really did because she loved me so much. But this is my thoughts on my relationship with my own mother, we all have different family relationships 😕😞

i think sometimes talking to the wrong people.... or people who think things should ‘go away’ or don’t understand... not everyone wants to listen or be supportive... i think this one is in response to times when ive reached out to Those that dont understand... People do get tired of people that are sad and struggling... especially in this age of positivity and self-help. people struggle when people are struggling... and im ok with that.. now. I know many people are supportive too though.

Yeah, i hate that feeling where i know im just a waste of air

You are useful, you just haven't found what you're good at yet. It takes time, but it's worth it.

This one a hard space... i hate feeling lonely in a crowd.... it just makes the loneliness and isolation that much louder.. . No use.?? Your helping me see that im not alone - so thankyou =0)

Very true - i think alot of peoples ‘odd responses’ is about them not understandong how to respond... being afraid to respond or say the wrong thing... or having it touch to closely to feeling theyre feeling themselves... or they’re too busy in the rat race of life.... I think my depression has taught me how to slow down and to stop and to hear people... Knowing the isolation and what it feels like has been a catalyst for change in my own responses to people.... which in an odd sence - is what helps. i think too - trying to get help and getting burned or getting a bad response makes it harder to reach out in the future..

This is me facing the truth... Ive spent sooo many years hiding and pretending... it quite exhausting tob be honest.. its scary sharing my mental mess... but its strangely releasing...

CaughtInTheRain hello there, I am the REAL Foxxy and I would NEVER say anything like that. Some of you may not be aware but I do have a troll that is copying me. If you don’t believe me open this name and then the other Foxxy and you will see a vast difference. I am so sorry for my Trolls disgusting attitude.

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Oh you know me ? or you thought you knew me

yeah!

I am the REAL Foxxy and I would NEVER say anything like that. Some of you may not be aware but I do have a troll that is copying me. If you don’t believe me open this name and then the other Foxxy and you will see a vast difference. I am so sorry for my Trolls disgusting attitude.

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not today

Yeah, it's really lame that this artist has found a way to deal with her depression by making cartoons about it. Regardless of another artists cartoon being more powerful to you, I would never qualify anything that helps someone dealing with mental issues as lame.

You’re entitled your opinion... though I think I’d rather be lame than pointlessly critical...