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30 Comics That Perfectly Describe What It’s Like To Have Depression And Anxiety
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I was diagnosed with mental disorders - depression and ADHD - in December of 2016. My therapist suggested me to try journaling to help me live with depression. I hate journaling.
Though I've been drawing since I was a child, I had fallen out of the habit. This webcomic was my compromise between drawing and journaling my mental health; it helped me record how I was feeling at the time and work through some of the darkness.
At first, it was scary to put my deepest thoughts and fears out into comic strips, but the responses and messages of support from people made me realize how much it was needed to talk about mental problems, and show what it can really be like.
My comics cover a variety of topics, like love, depression, self-reflection, and anxiety.
After about 6 months of making comics, I decided to quit my job and freelance part-time so that I could dedicate more time to making and promoting Just Peachy. In the future, I hope to make a book and raise awareness about mental illnesses and my personal struggle with depression.
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I can totally relate to this... :s I used to be an extroverted, bright girl when I was younger and now I'm totally the opposite of that. Makes me want to go back to the past sometimes...
As someone who is facing the demons of depression, this hits home. Better focus on self-compassion and worry less about self-esteem, for example. They're connected, though, and the first will influence the second if understood properly.
I find that my motivation is usually hanging out with my procrastination.
i sleep about 3-4 and have to force myself to go back to sleep as i know it isnt healthy in the end i get about 6 hour which still isnt healthy but its the most i can manage
As I was reading this, it dawned on me that I woke up this morning feeling the same way. It's been hard feeling that everything is fine. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. Nice to know I'm not the only one who thinks like that. Thank you for your comics.
I always had that doubt about Mogwais. If you can't feed them after midnight, at what time is it okay to start feeding them again? After sunrise?
sometimes we have to grab a step ladder or get a friend to help us but in the end we found a solution een if we needed someone else
I could really relate to most of these comics, even if they weren't funny. Thank you for sharing these and stay strong
Yeah funny isn't really my thing lol.
Hey I don't blame you. I can tell you have been through a lot. I admire you for doing something you love while dealing with depression. So thanks for showing me that I can too.
I do think some were funny in a self deprecating way; others just very honest and insightful. I loved the way you portrayed depression.
After 12 years, Some sunlight streak lifted up my blanket and I am moving forward. I trust myself more and found hope. thanks for sharing, it is in you, too.
I think I upvoted almost every one of these. I really identify with them. Thanks for sharing!
I could really relate to most of these comics, even if they weren't funny. Thank you for sharing these and stay strong
Yeah funny isn't really my thing lol.
Hey I don't blame you. I can tell you have been through a lot. I admire you for doing something you love while dealing with depression. So thanks for showing me that I can too.
I do think some were funny in a self deprecating way; others just very honest and insightful. I loved the way you portrayed depression.
After 12 years, Some sunlight streak lifted up my blanket and I am moving forward. I trust myself more and found hope. thanks for sharing, it is in you, too.
I think I upvoted almost every one of these. I really identify with them. Thanks for sharing!