Gemma Correll's Hilarious And Relatable Comics Explore The Challenges Of Mental Health
Correll uses humor as her shield and her sword.
Some people don’t recognize a favor, they don’t recognize a job either. Gemma Correll, an illustrator who turns everyday mental health chaos into punchline-ready comics, has been dealing with that exact kind of doubt for a long time.
It’s not just “inspiration” cartoons. Her panels hit the messy middle: imposter syndrome that won’t clock out, the endless loop of overthinking, the hilarious-but-terrifying “WORK!!!” energy, and the reality of anxiety stacked on anxiety. Even social media gets its own villain arc, along with the constant pressure to be positive, be kind, and somehow keep going anyway.
And once you start reading, you realize these aren’t just jokes, they’re proof you’re not the only one living inside your own “NOPE” brain.
1. "On imposter syndrome."
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4. "WORK!!!"
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5. "Anxiety. All the anxiety"
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6. "Superheroes of social media"
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7. "Aging"
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8. "Be kind, moron!"
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9. "Embrace it!"
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10. "Seasons or regular, your choice"
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11. "Too real"
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12. "So many meds"
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This “mental health support” chaos reminds me of the sister with the emotional support peacock, and the bird-phobic host.
13. "This is who we are now"
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14. "NOPE"
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15. "Always. Constantly."
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16. "Spoiler: you won’t."
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17. "YES OR NO"
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18. "DOOM"
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19. "Rest v work"
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20. "Love being alone."
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21. "Girl, yes."
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22. "Be kind."
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23. "Anxiety."
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24. "Just a problem."
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25. "Be positive."
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Before Gemma ever gets to “Be kind, moron!”, she has to survive the side-eye from people who think drawing can’t count as real work.
Then the comments turn into fuel, because her comics slam straight into imposter syndrome, the “No work! But also, work” contradiction, and that “Overthinking” spiral you recognize instantly.
Right when you think it’s just work stress, she pivots to “WORK!!!,” “Anxiety. All the anxiety,” and the relentless “Always. Constantly.” feeling that shows up anyway.
By the time she hits “So many meds,” “This is who we are now,” and “Love being alone,” the whole thing lands like a group text from your brain, minus the judgment.
Even though some people doubt whether being an illustrator is a proper job, Gemma Correll doesn't let that bother her. She's clever and can handle criticism well, using it to her advantage.
She continues doing her thing and shows that being able to laugh at yourself can help you through tough times. Gemma Correll is a shining example of staying true to yourself and bouncing back from difficult situations.
She creates funny drawings and doesn't take criticism too seriously. Research teaches us that laughing at the bad stuff and staying creative is the way to go.
You laugh, you relate, and suddenly your “NOPE” looks a lot less lonely.
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