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Comics That Capture The Frustrations Of Depression

For those who have suffered, are suffering, or simply want to learn more.posted on September 19, 2013 at

 

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[Editor’s note: This is by no means a definitive list. The comics featured here can not and do not represent everyone’s experiences. But there are some things they do capture. Part of the difficulty of depression is that it is a pain that is unnameable. Sometimes, art is the best way to capture the things we do not know how to say.]

1. The dream of waking up and randomly finding the source of your depression.

The dream of waking up and randomly finding the source of your depression.

Art by Megan Rose Gedris.

2. The frustrating way people talk about mental illness versus other illnesses.

The frustrating way people talk about mental illness versus other illnesses.

Art by Susie Cambell.

3. Your relationship to your bed.

Your relationship to your bed.

Art by Ryan Pequin.

4. Oh, the exasperating prison that is your relationship to your bed.

Oh, the exasperating prison that is your relationship to your bed.

Art by Claire Jarvis.

5. The inexplicable loss of interest in things that once gave you so much joy.

The inexplicable loss of interest in things that once gave you so much joy.

Art by KC Green.

6. The never-ending cycle of paralysis.

The never-ending cycle of paralysis.

Art by ?

7. The persistent, engulfing darkness.

The persistent, engulfing darkness.

8. And invisibly carrying that darkness with you everywhere you go.

And invisibly carrying that darkness with you everywhere you go.

Art by Kristian Nygård.

9. The inability to communicate how you actually feel.

The inability to communicate how you actually feel.

Art by Tumblr user Elysian-Dreams.

10. Not being able to recognize yourself.

Not being able to recognize yourself.

Art by Depression Comix.

11. Feeling SO OVER THIS SHIT.

Feeling SO OVER THIS SHIT.

Art by Megan Rose Gedris.

12. The loneliness.

The loneliness.

Art by A Zillion Dollar Comics.

13. Having to deal with people delegitimizing your pain.

Having to deal with people delegitimizing your pain.

Art by Shannon Sophia.

14. The difficulties of trying to share your feelings with family.

The difficulties of trying to share your feelings with family.

Art by Moose Kleenex.

15. The particular difficulties of being a student dealing with depression.

The particular difficulties of being a student dealing with depression.

Art by Paralanalysis.

16. Knowing how you ridiculous you sound and yet…

Knowing how you ridiculous you sound and yet...

Art by Angry Comics.

17. The difficulties of trying to get your friends to understand.

The difficulties of trying to get your friends to understand.

Art by B. Patrick.

18. The unbelievable strength it takes to ask for help.

The unbelievable strength it takes to ask for help.

19. The roller coaster ride of healing.

The roller coaster ride of healing.

Art by Dave Walker.

20. Celebrating the little things.

Celebrating the little things.

Art by Ruby.

21. And, of course, no list of comics that capture the minutae of depression would be complete without the amazing work of Hyperbole And A Half creator Allie Brosh.

And, of course, no list of comics that capture the minutae of depression would be complete without the amazing work of Hyperbole And A Half creator Allie Brosh.

Thank you for reading, now time for an internet hug.

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I am a Christian, married for 51 yrs, mother of three, and grandmother to three and GREAT grandma to two boys and two girls! My life has been filled with joy and heartache. I have lost my son to suicide. There are many unanswered questions that give justified suspicion that murder could well have been the cause of his death. We are condemned to never really know the truth. It is a pain like no other. I would have rather suffered my own death than to have suffered the death of one of my children or family member. I know I will be reunited with my Brandon in Heaven....that is the true peace from God...the only reason I am able to cope. God is good and loves us. Jesus is Savior to all who call on Him and believe. I believe.

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