12 Comics That Are Too Relatable If You Live With Anxiety

Whether it’s writing, painting, singing or drawing, creative outlets can be important to many people living with anxiety. When you make art about your anxiety, not only does it let others know they aren’t alone in their experiences — it also can get (at the very least) some of the anxious energy out of your head.

To highlight some amazing artists who draw about mental health, we put together some of our favorite comics you might be able to relate to if you live with anxiety. Some might make you laugh, some may hit too close to home — but we’re sure at least a few will resonate with you.

1. Introvert Doodles

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There's a difference between being #introverted, being #shy, and being #anxious. They are NOT synonymous; however, it's been shown that these traits often overlap. Being introverted means that you feel drained after social interaction. Being shy means that you find social interaction embarrassing. Having #socialanxiety feels more like panic. What about you? Are you introverted, shy, or anxious? Or all three? (I'm an #introvert with occasional #anxiety, but not usually shy.)

A post shared by Marzi (@introvertdoodles) on Feb 9, 2016 at 6:58am PST

2. SandSerif

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overthinking _ #comic #webcomic #webtoon #overthinking #sleep #nottoday #ohno #negative #thoughts #cantsleep #help #makeitstop #sad #sandserif #featureongbc #yoursquaresunday

A post shared by sandserif (@sandserifcomics) on Jul 13, 2017 at 4:29am PDT

3. Beth Evans

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A post shared by Beth Evans (@bethdrawsthings) on Oct 9, 2017 at 6:59am PDT

4. Sow Ay

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Another genius.

A post shared by Sow Ay (@sow_ay) on Nov 2, 2017 at 8:41am PDT

5. rubyetc

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Singing also good to regulate breathing, I find. Tricky through tears but totally possible.

A post shared by Ruby (@rubyetc_) on Oct 24, 2016 at 8:53am PDT

6. Nervous Comics

#CBT #Socialanxiety #disorder #anxiety #NervousComics #MentalHealth pic.twitter.com/gttmCGd3

— Nervous Comics (@NervousComics) December 10, 2012

7. Mark Freeman

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It's just in your head… #mentalhealth #stigma #recovery #skills #swimming #anxiety #fear #delusions #paranoia #depression #OCD #BPD #addiction #drawing #cartoon

A post shared by Mark Freeman (@markwfreeman) on Apr 10, 2016 at 2:19pm PDT

8. Owlturd Comics

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— Shen (@shenanigansen) November 23, 2016

9. The Awkward Yeti 

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We had a good run

A post shared by The Awkward Yeti (@theawkwardyeti) on Apr 10, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

10. Jin Wicked

11. Gemma Correll

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Just a polite reminder to credit artists when you repost artwork! Thanks ❤️ #worrierpose #yoga

A post shared by Gemma Correll (@gemmacorrell) on Jul 10, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT

12. Chuck Draws Things

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hmmmm…….. #pigeons #anxiety

A post shared by chuck (@chuckdrawsthings) on Sep 12, 2017 at 9:48am PDT

Are there any comics you would add?