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Chuck Mullin is a London-based artist who uses her comics to explore the complexities of anxiety, depression, and mental health through the relatable figure of an anxious pigeon, a character she developed at seventeen as a way to process her own struggles and connect with others facing similar challenges. Her work is marked by humor, vulnerability, and an unflinching look at the small yet overwhelming worries of modern life, making it resonate widely with readers who see themselves in her honest depictions of overthinking, self-doubt, and social unease.

Her book Bird Brain offers an extended look at these themes, using the pigeon as a stand-in for the messy, emotional, and sometimes hopeful realities of navigating mental health, and has helped build a large online following.

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Illustration showing anxiety and depression through the eyes of a pigeon, highlighting struggle with daily tasks and to-do lists.

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    It's my main motivation

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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they tell you that you have been rejected

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    Illustration of a pigeon depicting feelings of anxiety and depression through expressive comic-style panels.

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    Illustration of living with anxiety and depression through the eyes of a pigeon facing job rejection and self-doubt.

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    Illustration of two pigeons showing anxiety and depression through a conversation about facing fears and catastrophizing.

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    Comic strip illustrating anxiety and depression through the perspective of a pigeon struggling with worrying thoughts.

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    Illustration of pigeons expressing feelings of anxiety and depression through changing identities and self-doubt.

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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Masking isn’t uncommon and, yes, it’s painful. 💔 Learning new habits can take years, so please be patient with those of us who suffer with clinical anxiety and related mental health conditions as we do….

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    Illustration showing a pigeon depicting anxiety and depression emotions with supportive inner voice in four panels.

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    Illustration showing anxiety and depression through the perspective of a pigeon in a four-panel comic style.

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    Illustration of two pigeons depicting social anxiety and awkwardness through a note explaining feelings of anxiety and depression.

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    I am considering making a few for the next few years ahead of me!

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    Illustration of a pigeon depicting anxiety and depression through colorful and dark scenes showing emotional struggles and hope.

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    Comic of two pigeons illustrating living with anxiety and depression through honest conversation and self-confidence advice.

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    Comic strip illustrating anxiety and depression through the eyes of a pigeon, showing emotions and coping struggles.

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    Cartoon pigeon illustrating anxiety and depression through its thoughts and inner dialogue in a colorful comic style.

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    Illustration of a pigeon showing anxiety and depression while reflecting on feelings and job rejection.

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    Illustration of a pigeon showing the experience of anxiety and depression, struggling but finding a way out.

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    Illustration showing a pigeon expressing anxiety and depression through thoughtful and stressed poses.

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    Illustration showing a pigeon experiencing anxiety and depression through rainy, gloomy scenes.

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    Illustration of a pigeon depicting anxiety and depression through conversations about feeling guilty, sick, and useless.

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    Pigeon illustration showing anxiety and depression symptoms through different times of the day under a blanket.

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    Illustration of anxiety and depression through the eyes of a pigeon with conflicting thoughts and emotions.

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    The war of positive self-talk fighting against itself. Both options are valid, and will work better for different people, so you need to find the one that works for you!

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    Two pigeons discuss improved mental health and brain fog, illustrating anxiety and depression through pigeon characters.

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    Illustration showing anxious pigeons doubting a friendly invitation, portraying life with anxiety and depression.

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    Comic strip of a pigeon depicting living with anxiety and depression, struggling to find happiness and joy.

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    Illustration showing pigeons portraying anxiety and depression through daily struggles and feelings of productivity.

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    Illustration of a pigeon depicting anxiety and depression, showing overwhelming worry growing with blue flowers.

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    Comic strip illustrating anxiety and depression through the eyes of a pigeon struggling with stress and extreme coping methods.

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