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Back in 2016 I created 31 different dark art interpretations of mental illness disorders for Inktober (that were featured on Bored Panda), in order to start an unconventional conversation.

In the past 2 years, mental health has become more openly talked about, but many people suffering from mental illnesses are still considered "crazy" or "mental". And as long as the stigma remains, I'll keep creating artwork to continue that conversation.

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Anxiety Disorder

Illustration of anxiety disorder depicting a distorted figure in a sketchbook, highlighting mental illness stigma.

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Hendra Lim
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

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    ADHD

    Illustration of mental disorders, depicting Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder with a figure holding a book.

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    Ronan Watson
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an adult with ADD and a kid very much with ADHD it can be a very hard thing to manage. Medication helps but with it comes a need to be very organized and structured because if you aren't your world falls apart. I remember playing baseball as a child and if a butterfly flew past the game was over for me.

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    Panic Disorder

    Illustration depicting panic disorder, with a figure clutching their head in distress, highlighting mental illness stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by reoccurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, numbness, or a feeling that something terrible is going to happen.

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    #5

    Social Anxiety Disorder

    Illustration of social anxiety disorder, depicting a figure surrounded by eyes, conveying mental illness stigma.

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

    It does feel like this. Like everything and everyone is watching you, ready to laugh at you when you fail.

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    Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder

    Illustration of mental illness, depicting a figure associated with nonsuicidal self-injury disorder, to combat stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonsuicidal self-injury disorder is a mental disorder that refers to the deliberate destruction of the surface of ones own body without suicidal intent. These behaviors include cutting, burning, scraping skin, hitting, and biting oneself and are primarily inflicted to cause bleeding, bruising, or pain.

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    OCD

    Illustration of obsessive-compulsive disorder in a notebook, featuring a creature drawing patterns, highlighting mental illness stigma.

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    Randy Dhuyvetter
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who thinks being neat and organized means they have OCD, have never seen anyone who actually suffers from it.

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    Bipolar Disorder

    Illustration of mental illness depicts a skeletal figure labeled "Bipolar Disorder I" on sketchbook with pens nearby.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

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    #9

    Antisocial Personality Disorder

    Illustration of Antisocial Personality Disorder depicting a dark figure in a sketchbook, fighting stigma around mental illness.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    since i'm bored anyway,.. A mental health disorder characterised by disregard for other people.

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    Schizophrenia Disorder

    Illustration of mental illness showing a distorted figure with words representing schizophrenia disorder.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave clearly. Schizophrenia is characterised by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganised speech or behaviour and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.

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    Borderline Personality Disorder

    Illustration of Borderline Personality Disorder in a sketchbook with pens, highlighting mental illness stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A mental disorder characterised by unstable moods, behaviour and relationships. Symptoms include emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity and impaired social relationships.

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    Intermittent Explosive Disorder

    Illustration of Intermittent Explosive Disorder, depicting a figure with a cloud-like head and expressive hands.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Intermittent explosive disorder (sometimes abbreviated as IED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by explosive outbursts of anger and violence, often to the point of rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand (e.g., impulsive screaming triggered by relatively inconsequential events)

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    Dependent Personality Disorder

    Illustrated depiction of Dependent Personality Disorder in a sketchbook, highlighting mental illness stigma reduction.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is an anxious personality disorder characterized by an inability to be alone. People with DPD develop symptoms of anxiety when they're not around others. They rely on other people for comfort, reassurance, advice, and support.

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    Pica Disorder

    Illustration depicting Pica Disorder for mental illness awareness and fighting stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pica is most common in people with developmental disabilities, like autism and intellectual disabilities, and in children between the ages of 2 and 3. ... People with pica frequently crave and eat nonfood items such as: dirt

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    Depersonalization Disorder

    Illustration of depersonalization disorder, depicting a surreal creature with elongated limbs, aiming to fight mental illness stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depersonalization disorder is marked by periods of feeling disconnected or detached from one's body and thoughts (depersonalization). The disorder is sometimes described as feeling like you are observing yourself from outside your body or like being in a dream. However, people with this disorder do not lose contact with reality; they realize that things are not as they appear. An episode of depersonalization can last anywhere from a few minutes to (rarely) many years.

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    #16

    Avoidant Personality Disorder

    Illustration depicting Avoidant Personality Disorder to combat stigma associated with mental illness.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A disorder characterised by social discomfort and avoidance of interpersonal contact. Someone who has avoidant personality disorder avoids intimate and social contact with others. People with this condition may be extremely shy, fear ridicule and be overly concerned with looking foolish.

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    #17

    Body Dysmorphia Disorder

    Illustration depicting body dysmorphia disorder, featuring a distorted, reflective figure with emphasized body image issues.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A mental illness involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance. The flaw may be minor or imagined. But the person may spend hours a day trying to fix it. The person may try many cosmetic procedures or exercise to excess. People with this disorder may frequently examine their appearance in a mirror, constantly compare their appearance with that of others and avoid social situations or photos.

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    Dissociative Identity Disorder

    Illustration depicting dissociative identity disorder, expressing mental illness and challenging stigma through art.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is usually a reaction to trauma as a way to help a person avoid bad memories. Dissociative identity disorder is characterised by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities. Each may have a unique name, personal history and characteristics.

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    Delirium Disorder

    Illustration depicting Delirium Disorder, highlighting mental illness stigma with abstract, surreal figures.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delirium is a condition of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function. Delirium in itself is not a disease, but rather a cluster of symptoms that may result from a disease or other clinical process. Shorter in duration than dementia, it is often the result of treatable physical or mental illness. Underlying causes should be investigated. Delirium can be a side effect of some medications. Delirium is also referred to as "acute confusional state" or "acute brain syndrome."

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    Dermatillomania

    Illustration of mental illness depicting a distorted figure representing dermatillomania.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excoriation Disorder (Skin Picking or Dermatillomania),... i think it's a disorder about picking own skin or other people skin. (i don't know if it's a dead skin or healthy living skin tissue, it'll be scary if it's the latter)

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    Stockholm Syndrome

    Illustration of Stockholm Syndrome, depicting mental illness themes in a haunting, abstract style.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    feelings of trust or affection felt in certain cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim toward a captor

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    Cotard's Delusion

    Illustration depicting Cotard's Delusion, a representation of mental illness to combat stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cotard delusion is a rare mental illness in which the affected person holds the delusional belief that they are already dead, do not exist, are putrefying, or have lost their blood or internal organs.

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    Separation Anxiety Disorder

    Illustration depicting separation anxiety disorder, visualizing mental illness to combat stigma.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A disorder in which a child becomes excessively anxious when separated from parents. Separation anxiety differs from normal clinginess. Children with the disorder can't think about anything but the present fear of separation. They may have nightmares or regular physical complaints. They may be reluctant to go to school or other places.

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    Substance Abuse Disorder

    Illustration depicting substance abuse disorder, featuring a figure in distress.

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    Hendra Lim
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like it's about alcoholic and using any kind of substance that induce intoxicated state with no good purpose

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