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6 Comics About My Life With An Anxiety Fairy
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6 Comics About My Life With An Anxiety Fairy

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I work a full-time desk job, I go to law school in the evenings, and I have a three-year-old daughter. Needless to say, I’m pretty stressed out. On top of everything, I struggle with anxiety.

Art has always been an outlet for me. I can’t seem to sit through a meeting or lecture without scribbling at least a few doodles. I started making these comics just a few weeks ago as a way to blow off a little steam. In doing so, I tried to personify this little broken piece of myself and find some humor in it. Though I don’t believe mental illness is a laughing matter, I do believe that laughter can be good medicine for those who struggle with it.

I was really nervous to put these into the world. The fact that I have received so much positive feedback from other people who say they have the same struggles, the same thoughts, and quirks, has helped me feel a little less alone, a little less broken.

I hope my silly doodles are able to do the same for others who may be battling their own Anxiety Fairies.

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    Amanda Dixon-Shropshire

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    I’m a working professional by day, a law student by night, and mother to a toddler. I occasionally blow off steam (and neglect my work, studies, and family) by making silly doodles.

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    Amanda Dixon-Shropshire

    Amanda Dixon-Shropshire

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    I’m a working professional by day, a law student by night, and mother to a toddler. I occasionally blow off steam (and neglect my work, studies, and family) by making silly doodles.

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    Daria Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, I can relate to everything but nail chewing. Acutally, I've reread this comment at least 10 times before posting it...

    Fiendhunter
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the rereading thing..... every time; and somehow I still manage to make typos each time and I have to block away the memory instantly lol. Great comics btw~

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually you're the only one that remembers that embarrassing incident. Yeah, I know, it's that "usually" part that gives you the cringes.

    Reginald Joseph
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love your doodles but wish your fairy would take a permanent vacation and spend some time all by herself at a sad, empty bitumen mine or something equally smelly and sad.

    Stuff N' Things
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can relate to this so much to especially the first two. Does anyone else here have a depression fairy? (Or perhaps, Demon?)

    Magpie
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo It is not just me?.... with a few substitutions I can so relate to this. Thank you. Love the idea of the anxiety fairy, I am naming mine a mosquito. And now I can yell at it, and tell it to go away.! Very useful concept. Plus plus plus plus.

    fruit_panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Your dog is probably already dead." My anxiety fairy does that to me too, and it's the cruelest

    moli.2
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, when sending email to important people in company I read it so many times, thought it is only me. I bought straightener with turn off timer - at least that one is sorted :)

    Matt Richardson
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love these comics, I relate to all but the nail chewing. As for tpyos don't worry about it. Happens to all of us.

    Jordy Star
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #1 reason why I hate hummus is cause it makes my throat it for no reason at all, and no matter what i do it never stops

    A Dyke From The Dreamworld
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite. I would gladly eat bowlfuls of hummus with a spoon if ever given the chance.

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    Charlotte Dupre
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often think about that fairy but i imagined her not soo cutesy and waiting on my nightstand that i wake up. Maybe playing card with my negative thoughts

    Kathryn Harterink
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can totally relate to this post! I get a visit from the anxiety fairy every day!

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess this fairy needs a beating occasionally! Or even better, make her cry by disobeying her "advice".

    Vonskippy
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    A lawyer with anxiety - should look good on a business card.

    Daria Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, I can relate to everything but nail chewing. Acutally, I've reread this comment at least 10 times before posting it...

    Fiendhunter
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the rereading thing..... every time; and somehow I still manage to make typos each time and I have to block away the memory instantly lol. Great comics btw~

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually you're the only one that remembers that embarrassing incident. Yeah, I know, it's that "usually" part that gives you the cringes.

    Reginald Joseph
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love your doodles but wish your fairy would take a permanent vacation and spend some time all by herself at a sad, empty bitumen mine or something equally smelly and sad.

    Stuff N' Things
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can relate to this so much to especially the first two. Does anyone else here have a depression fairy? (Or perhaps, Demon?)

    Magpie
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo It is not just me?.... with a few substitutions I can so relate to this. Thank you. Love the idea of the anxiety fairy, I am naming mine a mosquito. And now I can yell at it, and tell it to go away.! Very useful concept. Plus plus plus plus.

    fruit_panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Your dog is probably already dead." My anxiety fairy does that to me too, and it's the cruelest

    moli.2
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, when sending email to important people in company I read it so many times, thought it is only me. I bought straightener with turn off timer - at least that one is sorted :)

    Matt Richardson
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love these comics, I relate to all but the nail chewing. As for tpyos don't worry about it. Happens to all of us.

    Jordy Star
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #1 reason why I hate hummus is cause it makes my throat it for no reason at all, and no matter what i do it never stops

    A Dyke From The Dreamworld
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite. I would gladly eat bowlfuls of hummus with a spoon if ever given the chance.

    Load More Replies...
    Charlotte Dupre
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often think about that fairy but i imagined her not soo cutesy and waiting on my nightstand that i wake up. Maybe playing card with my negative thoughts

    Kathryn Harterink
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can totally relate to this post! I get a visit from the anxiety fairy every day!

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess this fairy needs a beating occasionally! Or even better, make her cry by disobeying her "advice".

    Vonskippy
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    A lawyer with anxiety - should look good on a business card.

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