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I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

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I’ve been battling with depression and anxiety for a long time. I finally accepted them when I started living alone and had the space to think about myself and my future. I was pushed by my loved ones to go to therapy as I was hurting a lot inside. I also had a big fight with myself as well because where I come from, going to therapy meant you were crazy or weak. Luckily, I convinced myself and went for help. Each session passed and each session unleashed a feeling I kept hidden and locked inside of me. As I was alone and was uncomfortable at expressing my feelings through words to others, taking my counselor’s advice I started doing some artwork-series that acted as personal therapy. I took some time off of my schedule only to talk to myself and express these feelings through art and digital brush strokes. After completing each art-piece, I was left with a feeling filled with warmth and courage.

Each of the pieces tells a bit of a story of mine and I realized this series also connects with another people’s story. As it did to me, I hope each piece will leave you with warmth and courage.

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1. Here’s to self-love

I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

2. I choose to be unconventional

I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

3. S.O.S

I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

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4. I accept

I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

5. I am Beautiful

I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

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I Encourage Myself Through My Artwork That Helps Me Control My Depression And Anxiety

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Omiya Hassan

Graduate student pursuing her doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering. Has a passion for art and love for Music. Been trained as a vocalist on South-Asian classical music for over 10 years and has experience in freelancing on graphics designing and art for over 5 years. Loves to travel, cook and eat food.

Graduate student pursuing her doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering. Has a passion for art and love for Music. Been trained as a vocalist on South-Asian classical music for over 10 years and has experience in freelancing on graphics designing and art for over 5 years. Loves to travel, cook and eat food.

Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

What do you think ?

Emad Hassan 5 years ago

This is absolutely amazing Omiya! I'm so proud of you! You are an inspiration!

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Emad Hassan 5 years ago

This is absolutely amazing Omiya! I'm so proud of you! You are an inspiration!

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