HOME | DD
Bear-hybrid — Dark Thoughts
#anxiety #bear #coping #darkthoughts #depression #grizzly #bearcomic #thebearminimum
Published: 2018-05-13 22:11:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 5041; Favourites: 231; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description
Comic #120: Im not going to pretend what I do is the healthiest way of dealing with this kinda thing. Distraction at this time is my only option.Its dark but I can't tell you how much I needed to make this comic. Putting it in a visual format certainly felt relieving.
You can also find The Bear Minimum at:
Patreon: Thebearminumum
Tumblr: Bearlyfunctioning
Facebook: TheBearMinimumComic/
Twitter: BearHybrid (Mix of personal & comic uploads)
Related content
Comments: 38
i know it looks like i'm stalking your stuff but i legit just found you and your comics speak to me on a whole nother level.
I legit had a break down a couple days ago because it was too quiet for too long and i couldn't ignore the negativity and pain anymore. I feel this so hard it kinda hurts to read.
Im glad im not alone.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thats totally alright <3 I appreciate the kind comments thankyou! You definitely aren't alone. So many people commented feeling this one, it is hard to deal with the quiet.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Yeah, I know how that is. Sometimes the worst thing isn't darkness, but silence and then I overthink things.
Even when I go to sleep I have to turn some music on or else I won't be able to sleep properly and then there are those thoughts...
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
What is the worst thing that could happen to someone? To leave them alone with their thoughts. Everyone has the same problem. Don't worry, you're not alone in this.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I am the exact same way. I have tried to explain it to my family, but they don't understand. I am glad someone out there does though.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
<3 <3 <3 I understand your pain! <3 <3 <3 That voice lies, I am glad you are able to tune it out! *throws blankets at you until you feel better*
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Honestly this is 100% me. Distraction and doing something else is a pretty decent way of dealing with bad thoughts. I think of my bad thoughts like a little edgy teenager who's nagging at me. Its not productive to think like that. I'll get nothing done if i think that way! So i just shoo off the little edgy thoughts and actually do something productive.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oof, negative thinking is hell isn't it. I also deal with this problem, one part personality and one part the result of abuse, and as I got older I found comfort in workaholism. Work work work. Keep busy. Don't stop. It's so easy to bury yourself in something, as to never be alone with your own thoughts. Have you ever considered therapy (it's no exaggeration that CBT/DBT changed my life) or medication to help point you in the right direction? Staring down the beast is so worth it.
These comments are all so nice and thoughtful, it reminds us we aren't alone. Hugs to you, Holly, and excellent comic as always.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I actually do something similar. I'll listen to calming music when I'm just in a really bad place and want a break, but most of the time I "sing back" with something empowering(mainly rock or metal). It almost feels like beating my demons at their own game.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I can relate to intrusive thoughts. I feel I always need something to focus on that isn't my own thoughts. When I allow my own thoughts to be out of control, sometimes things pop up that make me feel really awful. However, I have found a lot of those thoughts were things other hateful people have said or thoughts that were influenced by those hateful words. I've gotten to a point that it's really effecting my daily life and I think I'm going to try to start seeing a therapist.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I relate to this so much as I do the same thing. I cant sleep most nights if I don't have something lightly playing in the background. I'm so glad to have a visual representation of this as well! Thank you!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
There is absolutely nothing wrong with coping with the tools you have if it gets you through the day. There's plenty of far more dangerous "coping" methods. I certainly have to be doing something if left alone, otherwise my thoughts turn very toxic,very fast. It's never easy but your methods are certainly not causing you any harm. These strips of yours do hit home quite a bit sometimes but I admire the willingness to be open about these things. Thanks for the wonderful art!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I just argue with the voices, and bitch at them until they shut up. 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I feel exactly the same, especially since I suffer Harm based OCD, PTSD and other anxiety based disorders.
All I can say is my heart goes out to everyone who feels this way. I never knew I avoided this most of my life by having something on all the time.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
See, distraction like this is actually one of the coping mechanisms my therapist advised me to use. Because I do the same thing to try and keep the bad thoughts at bay.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
From what I remember, you take drugs against it... have you thought about adding therapy to that?
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Intrusive thoughts are horrible and can be so bad sometimes.
I hate them so much and I know the feeling all too well of having to deal with them.
My mind is a constant mix of being happy and with my friends and then the little voice in the back of my head telling me I'm uninteresting and that people have more interesting and important things to do then to talk to me. That I will never amount to anything or get anywhere in life because I haven't figured out anything yet. That I'll never be loved or find someone to have such a close bond with that I want to spend the rest of my life with them.
They are fun~
You are an amazing artist and person though, and you deserve happiness and love and all the good things!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I know this and lisen to those thoughts when they come. Ive made peace with most thanks to theraphy.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
As human we accept our shortcomings, that is why we create tragedies and drama. But a long the line, we also created comedy. For everything bad, there is also good. Instead of focusing on the unknown, focus on the known and enjoy every moment you are alive. I always watch comedies and listen to Hatsune Miku music or something uplifting. That way you learn to laugh and enjoy life with a positive view.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I have the same thought But
*Inhales*
YOU ARE THE COOLEST PERSON
I LOVE YOUR DRAWINGS
YOUS BEAUTIFUL >:3 (If dude YOUS HANDSOME))
Dude dont let them bother you
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Just be happy and possitive ! THERES NO WASTE OF TIME ! Because ALL the time spent means something... I like the Dark thoughts... They inspire me XD
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Hey, if it works, it works! Good look for the dark thoughts, reminds me of Hexxus!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Totally understand how it does-- sometimes you need a little something to sing along to, even if it's been heard over and over
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I wanted to cry when I read this. I too struggle with this! Its almost like a form of depression in how it creeps up on you. And many of the themes are similar. My body failing me, my memories slipping away, and that I was born a failure with an inability to do anything right...
And yet.. I know this isn't true. I also know I am far from being alone in this. The things that helps the most from my experiences are family, friends and pets. And keeping caffeine and liquor in check helps too as these are known depressants. Even with all the support and precautions it can be tough to escape that feeling sometimes.
So whatever you can find that makes you happy and reminds you the least of your worries, pursue that as much as you can. Hope you feel better soon.
*offers big wolf hug*
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I know this feeling, the silence seems to be when the monsters come out for me as well.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I know how that feels I suffer from Anxiety and Depression and I have PTSD from my past .
It sucks so When Im alone I get intrusive thoughts and all that fun stuff.So I usually listen to Music no matter how many times Ive heard it esspecially when I start Dipping into bad thoughts and depression.I also draw and vent art It helps.You gotta do what ya gotta do Thats just how you deal with things so I wouldn't say that its not A healthy thing.Its just a good way to coupe with things.I have been having alot of ups and downs and right now my downs are hitting me hard and my present feels like its turning into my past it make me sad so I try to keep things positive and I also have my hubby to help to but like I said I listen to music,watch stuff and draw or play games when im alone it helps.Some times it still happens when im not alone.So if it helps any just try to stick to positives as much as possable and hang in there and know your never alone :3
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oh look it's me, but I have auditory hallucinations now due to anxiety which is something you can get when the anxiety gets too bad and super sucks to have.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Oh geez I do that too. D: Usually in the form of noise turns into another, scarier noise when I'm alone in the house. >.<
👍: 0 ⏩: 1