Tag: depression
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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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Photos That Prove Depression Has No Face
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and throughout the last few weeks, Instagram has become flooded by empowering survival stories. A new hashtag, #faceofdepression, is adding an important layer of depth to the widespread conversation, and it’s one we simply can’t ignore. What does a depressed person look like? What does someone with suicidal thoughts…
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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…
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Remembering the Life of Robin Williams in Photos
With the extremely sad news of the passing of Robin Williams, we thought we’d remember and celebrate the life and career of one of our favorite comedians in photos. Be taken on memory lane with us and the great Robin Williams… let us know your favorite Robin Williams memory in the comments section below. Firstly,…