Posts Tagged depression
What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
The first in an ongoing series in which I attempt to explain the physical sensations of experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
Snake Oil
It’s really easy to get down in the dumps about the state of things in the world. When it all seems like to much and the world feels like it’s crushing down on you remember that hope is always there. It can come from small places when you least suspect it so long as you’re open to it.
And there’s you’re Hallmark message for the day, now grab a beer;)
Cold Comfort
I should note, Brian is not actually my roommate. He has his own house. I just needed a character I could draw quickly.
When I get stressed or down, one outlet I turn to is watching tv shows on Netflix. It can be like comfort food. I watch House or Breaking Bad because it reaffirms my cynicism (which perhaps isn’t the healthiest course of action). I’ll also watch shows like The Simpsons and Mystery Science Theater 3000 because they take me back to a simpler time in my life. If I want a feel good comedy, I’ll watch Arrested Development or Bob’s Burgers. Or if I just really want to not think about anything and possibly get a laugh or two, I’ll throw on a Family Guy.
I woke up. You weren’t there.
The Altercation in Anhedonia: Going the Distance
“You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” – Rocky Balboa
Part 2 of the Altercation in Anhedonia
Shout out to my comic-making friends in the ninth panel.
The Altercation in Anhedonia! (Part 1)
The Battle of the Blues! The Melee in Melancholy! The Altercation in Anhedonia! Step right up, buy your ticket and place your bets! It’s sure to be the fight of the century!
Is this a K.O. in the first round?!?!
My… Friend? Depression
This comic was written after a great night of wine drinking followed by a miserable couple of days focusing on an unreturned text.
I’ve battled with depression most of my life. It manifests in different ways: a heavy feeling in the muscles, insomnia, obsessive thought cycles. I’ve found drawing these comics to be a productive way to channel the nervous energy brought about by my depression.
Vicious Life Spin Cycle
I am a terrible adult and I need to recalibrate my work/reward ratio.
Technically doing something before you’ve done the work is not getting a “reward”, it’s procrastination. My life has become more procrastination that actual work. It probably has some connection to depression, and I know that if I were to be more active, I would probably start to notice a difference. It’s just taking that first step… and then the next one…
Why are we cruel?
Sometimes people can take things from you. I’m not sure why, they just do. Maybe it’s because they know they can get away with it or maybe it’s because they don’t have to see the consequences of their actions. Either way, it sucks being alone out at sea.