Struggles Of Depression And Anxiety Explained Through 24 Thought-Provoking Illustrations

In this fast-paced world, where you don’t get even a second to yourself to sit and contemplate the direction that you’re following in life, mental health has become a rising concern. The lack of empathy, as well as awareness among people, is what pushes the envelope even more and makes people blind to the dark abyss of depression.

Therefore, Holly Chisholm has taken it upon herself to make people aware of the struggles that people face when they are diagnosed with depression and crippling anxiety. Her ‘justpeachycomic‘ on Instagram are so relatable that you will not feel alone in your struggle.

1. It does teach you something.

2. Also, the people who tell you it’s all in your head.

3. Story. Of. My. Life.

4. We’re all trying!

5. All you need in life sometimes is a little smile.

6. You can be lonely in a crowd too.

7. What productivity?

8. I am still enough.

9. I am in my head all the time.

10. It’s harder than you think.

11. Don’t get lost.

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Be careful not to get lost.

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12. It’s never completely gone.

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He just stepped out…

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13. Just take it slow.

14. The right person makes it all better.

15. The dread is always there.

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16. I can’t get out of my limitations.

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17. Am I better or worse?

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18. We wish we could be a little kinder to ourselves.

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19. One of those days.

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20. Just hug me, don’t pity me.

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21. Sometimes having control helps.

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22. Social Anxiety in 3 words.

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23. Not again!

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24. Sometimes you need a helping hand. Don’t be scared to ask for one.

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I know this resonated with you or reminded you of people that you know who have been struggling with mental health. Go ahead, call them, give them a hug and tell them how much they mean to you. Trust me it makes a lot of difference.

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