Let’s Talk Mental Health In An Artsy Way!

My name is Ania Szot, I am from Poland and I would like to tell you all about what I am doing best: I create creatures I named Chorobeły (Illnevils) and Zmoroby (Illnmares) :) – sweet-terrible strange creatures that are personifications of human problems, emotion, disorders and mental illnesses. Their job is to uplift spirits and help people in therapy.

They are a symbol that we aren’t alone with our problems.

What’s also important – I am trying to educate people in my country. I try to do it in a light and friendly way to prevent the demonization of disorders and the stigmatization of sick people.

I am telling a story of my own struggles with anxiety neurosis, depression, AcoA.

I don’t want to rule anyone out and focus on disorders only, so I also make strange creatures that bring smile and happiness ;)

You can order a creature of your very own design – I will gladly make it for you.

Anxiety neurosis, AcoA and depression made a great mess in my life, so for me, creating those is also a form of therapy, my biggest hobby and dream. I have done much work on my mental selfcare already, but still have a lot to do. You too never give up!

I decided to show my project pose border of my country, just to see if it can help or cheer up other people in need.

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Universal Illnevil/Illnmare – first one I created.

This one is anxiety neurosis.

PMS :)

Illnevil/Illnmare, a shaman who is the guardian of the house, a good and friendly spirit :)

Happinepe (Szcześciurek) very friendly and happy fellow creature :)

Borderline personality.

ChAD , bipolar disorder – a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.

Depression – it’s grey and lifeless, but keeps a smile to fool everyone around.

ChAD , bipolar disorder – a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.

Illnevil/Illnmare I made for mom and her son – creatures have they favourite colours.

Illnevil/Illnmare personification of Paranoid schizophrenia.

Illnevil/Illnmare personification of “energy vampire” personality.

Illnevil/Illnmare made from drawing of it’s owner :)

ADHD!

Borderline personality.

My personal Illnevil/Illnmare – “Crisis of creative inspiration”

Illnevil/Illnmare about self-harm, overcoming and loving yourself.

Illnevil/Illnmare “Brave motivator” – he has been through a lot, but he has emerged victorious and it is enjoying life.

Illnevil/Illnmare Insomnia with addiction to stimulants (coffe and energy drinks)

My favourite creature – Sweetheart (Ukochajka) – boundless and unconditional love.

Illnevil/Illnmare – Tumor cell / healthy cell – support for people with cancer.

This little guy is cousin of Happinepe (Szcześciurek) – friendly caretaker of the home garden and a connection with nature.

Illnevil/Illnmare, a King shaman who is the guardian of the house, a good and friendly spirit :)

Illnevil/Illnmare with cats, made for friend :)

Illnevil/Illnmare One big, one small :)

Illnevil/Illnmare…well you know what it is ;)

Happy creature fond of meditation :)

Illnevil/Illnmare unspecified – “something hurts, but I don’t know what”

Illnevil/Illnmare – Germscare – personification of fears.

Illnevil/Illnmare – Compulsive Eating Disorder.

Illnevil/Illnmare – body positive – collected the features of the human body that can cause complexes – it promotes self-love.

Illnevil/Illnmare hypochondriac.

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