Humor Heals: A Look At Anxiety Through A Comic Lens

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Mary Martin-Blair
Man laughing

Photo by Gregory Gill

Anxiety can be a debilitating disorder . The Nation Institute of Mental Health estimates that 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder. Taking a light hearted look at anxiety can be a welcome and therapeutic experience. BuzzFeed collected 24 comics that depict the frustration of anxiety disorders.

The artists capture the key elements of anxiety and bring the themes alive with fun graphics. They illustrate key components of anxiety extremely well:

  • The seemingly superhuman power our minds has over us by depicting Anxiety Girl who is able to jump to the worst conclusion in a single bound.
  • How panic can quickly arise from how little things add up
  • The sense that anxiety becomes a constant companion
Anxiety Girl — able to jump to the worst conclusion in a single bound!

Art by Natalie Dee / nataliedee.com

Read 24 Comics That Capture The Frustration Of Anxiety Disorders.

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