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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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Social Anxiety
Trying new foods with anxiety
When strangers on the internet like my OC
Trying to work with anxiety
Forgotten Straightener
Nails
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Daria Z 6 years ago
Haha, I can relate to everything but nail chewing. Acutally, I've reread this comment at least 10 times before posting it...
Fiendhunter 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
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 5 years ago
I can relate to this so much to especially the first two. Does anyone else here have a depression fairy? (Or perhaps, Demon?)
fruit_panda 6 years ago
"Your dog is probably already dead." My anxiety fairy does that to me too, and it's the cruelest
moli.2 6 years ago
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 :)
Amanda Dixon-Shropshire (Post author) 6 years ago
I.... did not know those existed *jumps on Anazon* Thanks!
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Matt Richardson 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
#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 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
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
incoherent screaming 6 years ago
The last one is me but I obsessively clip my nails instead of bite them
Kathryn Harterink 6 years ago
I can totally relate to this post! I get a visit from the anxiety fairy every day!
Daria Z 6 years ago
Haha, I can relate to everything but nail chewing. Acutally, I've reread this comment at least 10 times before posting it...
Fiendhunter 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
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 5 years ago
I can relate to this so much to especially the first two. Does anyone else here have a depression fairy? (Or perhaps, Demon?)
fruit_panda 6 years ago
"Your dog is probably already dead." My anxiety fairy does that to me too, and it's the cruelest
moli.2 6 years ago
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 :)
Amanda Dixon-Shropshire (Post author) 6 years ago
I.... did not know those existed *jumps on Anazon* Thanks!
Load More Replies... Matt Richardson 6 years ago
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 6 years ago
#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 6 years ago
I'm the opposite. I would gladly eat bowlfuls of hummus with a spoon if ever given the chance.
Load More Replies... Charlotte Dupre 6 years ago
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
incoherent screaming 6 years ago
The last one is me but I obsessively clip my nails instead of bite them
Kathryn Harterink 6 years ago
I can totally relate to this post! I get a visit from the anxiety fairy every day!
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