Reading Note: "Depression-Absorbing Illustrations That Make Your Anxiety Instantly Disappear" - A Book That Sucks Away Your Melancholy
Hello.
I am Mugiko Hanabatake.
Thank you for always reading my poetry!
This is my second reading note!
This time, I will introduce "Depression-Absorbing Illustrations That Make Your Anxiety Instantly Disappear" (by Naonyan).
This work is an illustrated notebook that conveys the reality of depression and ways to cherish yourself, accompanied by comical illustrations.
The author, Naonyan, has a background of being diagnosed with depression and adjustment disorder during her time as a company employee. After resigning, she began posting illustrations about depression and mental health on X (formerly Twitter), which resonated with many people and led to her being frequently featured on news sites.
(From the colophon of "Depression-Absorbing Illustrations That Make Your Anxiety Instantly Disappear")
Here are two recommended points:
① Comical illustrations
② Words that help you stay positive
First, regarding ① Comical illustrations.
The author, Naonyan, depicts herself as a rabbit in this work and in her illustrations on X (formerly Twitter).
Each page presents Naonyan's experiences and thoughts along with a single-panel illustration, making it very easy to read.
人生こう思えるようになってからが本番な気がしてきた pic.twitter.com/DoPvIRQkLz
— なおにゃん🌼 (@naonyan_naonyan) February 28, 2024
↑ From one of Naonyan's X posts
Next, regarding ② Words that help you stay positive.
In this book, the first half depicts the reality of depression along with the author's experiences, while the second half covers coping methods for when you are feeling down or struggling with depression—the "depression-absorbing" points.
When mornings are tough, or when you find yourself comparing yourself to others... why not try Naonyan's style of "depression-absorbing" methods?
Also, because Naonyan has experienced depression herself, her words directed at readers who are suffering from it truly resonate.
Escape immediately when things get tough!
There are things you can do
precisely because you ran away.
Even if the grass looks greener on the other side,
they have their own struggles,
so don't worry about it.
Every day is a survival anniversary.
Celebrate the fact that you
lived through today too!
As mentioned above, regardless of whether you have an illness or not, I highly recommend "Depression-Absorbing Illustrations That Make Your Anxiety Instantly Disappear" to anyone who wants to absorb and eliminate their melancholy feelings!
If you read this book, you too will surely feel like you can "live positively in your own way."