Artist Suffering From Anxiety And Depression Illustrates Her Daily Life In Funny Comics (20 Pics)

Although the pandemic has worsened mental health for many, it has also taught us to be more open about what we are going through. Because of Covid-19, at one point, many of us experienced the feeling of loneliness, isolation, overthinking, and uncertainty about what the future will hold. These are the feelings and emotions people with depression and anxiety go through on a daily basis.

Luckily, many more people share their daily struggles and battles with mental issues on social media. When people online share something so personal and sensitive, it evokes a feeling that we are not alone. That someone across the globe is fighting a similar battle, and it’s a battle you can win by taking baby steps every day.

Everyone handles emotions differently. Someone turns to a friend or a family member, someone delves into unhealthy addictions, and someone turns to art. British illustrator Gemma Correll turned to comics to cope with hardships through a pinch of humor. Using simple illustrations that depict the life of a person struggling with mental issues, Gemma transmits her feelings in a relatable way to over 924K followers on Instagram. Simply take a look.

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Gemma is a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator from England but currently lives in California. She went to art school in Norwich, England, and has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design specializing in Illustration. She has created illustrations for Amazon, Hallmark, The New York Times, Oxford University Press, Knock Knock, Chronicle Books, and Bodyform.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or other mental illnesses, please seek help immediately.

What comes to your mind when you see or hear the word “graduation”? You might think of students sporting all black, with mortarboards and graduation gowns. Perhaps, you’ll also imagine them falling in line, waiting for their names to be called to receive their diploma.

But that’s boring! Most graduations in the world are so monotonous that they’re quite predictable. So the folks out there at the University of Kyoto decided to put a twist on their graduation rites by allowing their students to dress up however they like. The results? Well, if we hadn’t told you the context, you would think they’re Halloween costume parties! Scroll down below to see the most extravagant costumes these students students wore to their graduation!

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