An Artist Shares 30 Comics That Are Likely To Resonate With Anyone Struggling With Depression
"I understood that there are many other Depression Chickens out there who feel the same way I do."
Meet Adam, an artist and Polish social media manager living in Berlin. Adam started drawing comics about Depression Chicken and its friends years ago.
When he began, it served as a form of art therapy for him. According to Adam, he says:
"It started with my best friend (I portray him as Birdfish) who planted this idea in me. It was a pretty dark time for me. I didn't feel understood, I had no control over my feelings, and my depression made me feel unmotivated. But through my comics, I found a new passion, and it helped me express my feelings in a humorous way. It was not just a new hobby."
As noted by Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher, "Creative expression can be a powerful way to enhance our well-being and cope with life's challenges." Adam's community on Instagram grew, and he received great feedback from his followers. He then understood that there are many other Depression Chickens out there who feel the same way he does.
This realization helped Adam slowly understand his feelings and learn to deal with them. A year later, Adam is a different person; he still carries that dark part of him, but he has better control now.
The artist also revealed that his comics helped him cope with his depression, and he hopes you will enjoy them too!
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1. Tissues Issues
Depression Chicken2. Have A Lovely Monday (If You Want To)
Depression Chicken3. How Are You Today?
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Although the artist is aware that depression is a difficult topic to broach, humor and self-irony have always resonated with him. Despite occasionally feeling that his humor is too dark, his community has almost always been extremely supportive of his writing.
The artist believes that the popularity of his comics stems from the fact that he conveys his true emotions in his posts.
4. No Too Much Talk
Depression Chicken
5. Social Distancing Since 2020
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6. Thanks
Depression Chicken
7. Of Course I Have My Gym Subscription, But I Don't Like To Use It
Depression Chicken
8. Featuring The Queen Of Pretty Bad Puns
Depression Chicken
Adam is aware that many of his supporters experience sadness regularly. He frequently receives comments and messages from people who tell him that, while they too are dealing with similar issues, his comics make them smile, and they can relate to them.
That is what matters most to the artist!
9. It's the Plan
Depression Chicken
10. Inner Demons
Depression Chicken
11. Just Text Me
Depression Chicken
12. My Inner Demons
Depression Chicken
13. Hangover of Existence
Depression Chicken
14. World Mental Health Day
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15. Life
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16. Thanks
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17. Dealing With The Panic Attacks
Depression Chicken
18. I'm Freezing
Depression Chicken
19. Closest Thing
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20. Confessions That Nobody Asked For
Depression Chicken
21. They Never Call Back
Depression Chicken
22. The Depression Chicken Syndrome
Depression Chicken
23. Happy Birthday
Depression Chicken
24. Shady Girls Go Wherever They Want
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25. Good Luck To You All
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26. I Can Be A Pro Tomorrow
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27. Please Don't
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28. Who Are You?
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29. I Have No Clue
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30. No One Wants Anything
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The artist says that the least and greatest gift he can offer his followers is the feeling of being understood. He also tries to give them advice, but ultimately he realizes that everyone must find a solution for themselves, as he is not a trained therapist.
Adam would be extremely happy if he could even slightly assist someone in finding this path.
