Tag: depressed
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Twitter User Says “Depression Is A Choice”, And Andy Richter’s Response Is Brilliant
As we know, we have lost several beloved figures to suicide this year such as Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, Mac Miller and Avicii to name a few. This has re-opened a worldwide conversation on mental illness. However, despite the far from new dialogue surrounding depression, many people still seem woefully uninformed on how it works…
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Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage
To raise awareness for World Mental Health Day earlier this week, a number of celebrities came out and publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment. Scroll below to read their stories. Are you surprised by any of these revelations?…
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Artist Illustrates His Battle With Depression With Mysterious Dark Illustrations
Dawid Planeta is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator who lives in Cracow, Poland. As a personal project, he has created a very dark series of mysterious illustrations. His work explores the artist’s personal experience with depression, visualizing the mental journey through dark times. “Depression—it’s not easy to deal with, but when you try, you…
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Artist Channels Her Depression And Anxiety Into Hilarious Comics That We Can All Relate To
British illustrator Gemma Correll has found a humorous way to deal with her daily mood struggles. She has channeled her depression and anxiety into art in a way that anyone can relate to. She believes that depression is devastating to live with but art is a form of self-care. These illustrations are relatable, funny and…
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Sufferer Just Explained Why Depression Makes People So Tired, And More People Need To See It
One of our artist friends recently went to the doctor at the urging of his family to ascertain why they felt tired all the time. As it turns out, this person was suffering from depression and this was a significant contributor to their tiredness. We were curious as to why this was the case and…
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An Artist’s Struggle With Depression in Photography
Depression and anxiety is real, and is all around us. Fortunately, we have strong people in our communities who are speaking out in their own unique ways to remove the associated stigma attached to it. Photographer Edward Honaker is one such person, and he has produced a portfolio of images that shows how he experiences depression. Falling and…
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Comic Strip Shows Why Anxiety & Depression Are So Difficult To Fight
Depression and anxiety disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating. But each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms. To try and explain the disorders in their own very personal way, artist Nick Seluk (author of the Awkward…