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23 Mental Health Awareness Illustrations That Help Me Express My Own Struggles

23 Mental Health Awareness Illustrations That Help Me Express My Own Struggles

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Recently I decided I want to illustrate my personal frustrations and voice my suicidal ideation and experience with dark thoughts. When I began, I thought I might share them with my friends but got the courage to share them with everyone that I knew. When other people saw the work, they connected with the stories from their viewpoint.
Talking about suicide and people's experience is very important. I want to continue creating my images to hopefully be able to help and reach out to others struggling with dark and suicidal thoughts.  If you're interested, you can find the whole project on Facebook. I hope you enjoy it.
More info: Facebook

#1 Many Days I Feel Like I'm Just Watching Everyone Else Go By

Many Days I Feel Like I'm Just Watching Everyone Else Go By
38points

#2 Getting Up Is The Hardest

Getting Up Is The Hardest
37points

#3 I'm On A Different Planet

I'm On A Different Planet
35points

#4 So I Spend A Lot Of My Energy Hiding My True Feelings

So I Spend A Lot Of My Energy Hiding My True Feelings
35points

#5 It's A Struggle To Get Out Of This Thinking

It's A Struggle To Get Out Of This Thinking
27points

#6 And The Fog Just Takes Over So I Can't See At All

And The Fog Just Takes Over So I Can't See At All
27points

#7 I Just Deal With The Bizarre Ways They Make Themselves Feel Like They're Doing Something To 'Help'

I Just Deal With The Bizarre Ways They Make Themselves Feel Like They're Doing Something To 'Help'
27points

#8 Somedays, I Wonder How I Survive Them

Somedays, I Wonder How I Survive Them
26points

#9 If I'm Doing Ok.... I'm Sure To Be Reminded That I'm Actually Not

If I'm Doing Ok.... I'm Sure To Be Reminded That I'm Actually Not
25points

#10 And Don't Get To Close. If You Do, I'll End Up Pushing You Away

And Don't Get To Close. If You Do, I'll End Up Pushing You Away
25points

#11 So I Feel A Bit Stuck In My Own Thoughts

So I Feel A Bit Stuck In My Own Thoughts
24points

#12 When I Have Braved People To Talk, I Realise There Isn't A Lot Of Point To It

When I Have Braved People To Talk, I Realise There Isn't A Lot Of Point To It
24points

#13 People Meaning Well Hurt Me More Than They Could Ever Imagine

People Meaning Well Hurt Me More Than They Could Ever Imagine
23points

#14 If I Don't Hide My Feelings, I Have This Magical Gift Of Draining Everyone Around Me

If I Don't Hide My Feelings, I Have This Magical Gift Of Draining Everyone Around Me
22points

#15 The World Moves Without Noticing Me

The World Moves Without Noticing Me
21points

#16 I Reach Out For Help But No One Really Has Interest Or Time

I Reach Out For Help But No One Really Has Interest Or Time
21points

#17 So I Keep Up The Lies

So I Keep Up The Lies
21points

#18 They Really Have A Way Of Making Me Do What They Want

They Really Have A Way Of Making Me Do What They Want
19points

#19 Sometimes I Just Can't Stop What's Going To Happen

Sometimes I Just Can't Stop What's Going To Happen
18points

#20 I Feel Trapped And Enticed

I Feel Trapped And Enticed
17points
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