But his desire to fight their effects at all costs correlates to my desire to fight my depression and other illnesses, mental and physical.” — Tina A. The Cat in the Hat, the main character of the eponymous Dr. Seuss book, skips from one activity to the next, risking life and upended fishbowls for entertainment. The grief and feeling of hopelessness regarding her recovery makes her feel like all she can do is complain about life. Eddie began living in the office he and Teddy had shared and left Teddy's desk as a memorial to him, refusing to dust it or let anyone sit in its chair. Watching him deal with his panic and worry and PTSD has helped me to deal with mine and to feel like I can talk about it a little bit more and that I'm not alone. MENTAL DISORDERS OF 4 CARTOON CHARACTERS: While most of us have actually grown up watching cartoons. ", "As a person with anxiety, I always felt like a bomb waiting to go off, and I shut myself away to try to protect the ones I loved when I inevitably exploded. Because it doesn't exaggerate, and it's not even the centre of it all. And unless I talk about it, no one ever suspects all that is going on in my world.” — Sandra P. “Similarities with my own life and past. But she seeks help. ", "I was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome as a teenager and felt wildly out of control and utterly failed by my brain and its lack of ability to do its damn job properly. I am a fighter. But it shows how it follows you everywhere and can sabotage your relationships and the things that once you loved doing. I’m still rooting for him.” — Rick B. I didn’t realize it until just lately, but Rose from ‘Titanic.’ Not the ‘poor little rich girl’ as she stated from the beginning, but when Jack says, ‘No, no, that’s not what I was thinking. "Even though he's a man-horse in a satiric universe, it's the most humanistic way I've seen depression portrayed. I didn't know how or why, and I couldn't explain to people why I was so anxious about doing something. “If you have ever struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another disorder, know that you are already a superhero,” Dr. Scarlet said. I’ve always admired her perseverance and give no f*cks attitude!” — Dakota J. I binge watch shows pretty quickly, so I got to the fourth season within a couple of weeks. I could always resonate with House.” — Jolene R. “She had some deep-rooted issues that caused her to be angry and try to cover up her sensitivity with toughness.” — Aspen O. e wanted to know what characters people with depression identify with. I had depression as a teenager, and the abuse was something that I would always go back to in my mind. This is something licensed clinical psychologist Janina Scarlet, Ph.D., creator of “Superhero Therapy” and author of Dark Agents: Violet and the Trial of Trauma, uses in her therapeutic work. A lot of times, that’s what I do when I’m trapped in my own dark emotions.” — Sami S. “I relate to Emma in Jane Austen’s novel ‘Emma.’ She is always trying to do things for others and fix things. In fact, there was a wide variety of mental illnesses represented, including eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder — … Over the show though her character developed and she took her flaws and learned to work with them, not cave to them. 4. She fights for everything she has and for the love of the Joker. It’s feeling tired all the time and being amazed [at] how much my mood [and] my lifestyle have changed in a matter of months since I got diagnosed. But as I had my first hypomanic episode, the show, and Ian's story, really helped me learn about it, and see myself as being okay, even though people around me treated me differently. Perhaps this is why we often find books, TV shows and movies so relatable. Feel OK but it takes one thing to turn into someone I don’t recognize.” — Sam L. “Her mood swings radiate within me, how much she has suffered for such a young person with the loss of her husband and the guilt she carries. She knew that it would take time to heal so she didn't force herself to be cheery all the time. Eeyore is a character that displays a relatively accurate example of major depressive disorder. “It feels like there’s a constant rain cloud following me like it follows Eeyore sometimes. He means well but almost always goes about it the wrong way. I have yet to tell anyone about it. That was me. In “Cake” the main character, Claire, struggles with depression after losing her son in a car accident that also causes her to experience chronic pain. Rae means the world to me and I hold her very dearly in my heart. If you need information and practical advice on mental health, you can call the Rethink advice and information service on 0300 5000 927 (10am–2pm), if you're in the UK. That. Eeyore also has a lot of friends and around him but still seems to feel alone which is very similar to how I often feel.” — Jenna L. “Her reality is filled with creatures and beings no one else seems to think are real. When searching for a good show to watch or book to read, we sometimes find ourselves searching for characters we identify with, watching how they go through experiences similar to our own. She works through her issues and you can see her character grow… small baby steps. She has also experienced not belonging (being “factionless”) and endangering the people around her who support her in standing up against the norm… I identify strongly with her guilt and pain, but I also identify with the Dauntless Divergent who in the end, chose to continue the fight and sacrifice herself for the greater good.” — Anne L. “It sounds silly, but growing up as a kid with depression symptoms, that was the only cartoon or TV show that was relatable. The titular character, Olive, is the youngest of a family who all suffer from some form of depression. This category is for Fictional characters articles relating to mental disorders and emotional and behavioral disorders . As someone with anxiety, I can say that Clay was cut from the same cloth as me in many ways. Pages in category "Fictional characters with major depressive disorder" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. ", "I'm a woman with Asperger's Syndrome and always felt like a round peg in a square hole. The main articles for this category are Personality disorder, Neurological disorder, Mental disorder and Emotional and behavioral disorders. The tragedy left Eddie with a distaste for Toons in general; his business collapsed, losing the respect of most of the police force and he became an alcoholic, suffering from PTSD and depression. “Most people have not been taught to name and understand their mental health experiences. Reading Looking for Alaska helped me answer a lot of questions I had not only about his death, but about my own mental health. Perhaps this is why we often find books, TV shows and. You deserve the support you need. Reading Charlie's emotions on paper really helped me in seeing that my post traumatic stress was valid. Also his experience in high school is very true.” — Terry W. “I relate to Snape, he who suffered in silence all those years so he could protect the son of his beloved. A lack of interest in activities is common with this disorder, causing most persons with depression to not frequently spend time with others. And as a way to numb the pain, he takes pain medications and I did that to mask the pain in my younger years as well. “Melancholia” was part of a trilogy that Lars von Trier directed. Also, his support groups seems rather sarcastic at ti… Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. The way he reacts to the Dementors, more extreme than those around him, not only correlates to my depression, but also the extremeness of my emotions. She’s my spirit woman.” — Doni P. “Sounds weird, but Truman, from ‘The Truman Show.’ Remember the scene where it is raining just on him? 22 Fictional Characters People With Anxiety Relate To When you live with anxiety, sometimes you’ll do whatever it takes to get outside of your head for a bit. It may have taken 15 years of living with major depressive disorder to finally become more satisfied with myself, and my life, but it is well worth the effort that I put into it as it is a great feeling to know that I have survived. A lack of interest in activities is common with this disorder, causing most persons with depression to not frequently spend time with others. Eeyore is a character that displays a relatively accurate example of major depressive disorder. As someone with anxiety, I can say that Clay was cut from the same cloth as me in many ways. ", "She was the first character I read that had some type of mental illness and it really shocked me that I wasn't the only one with these terrible thoughts, even though I had a 'perfect life', just like others thought Alaska did. She puts other people first.” — Rebecca E. “I could totally relate to pretty much everything he did and how he saw the world. “I feel like she has this constant struggle to deal with her issues the best way she can, even though it may not seem like the ‘right’ way… but she’s trying to figure it out the best she can.” — Kat G. “For me, having depression is like someone else constantly whispering around about how bad I am at living, how boring or lazy I can be. When feeling numb, a famous ‘Fight Club’ quote rounds my mind: ‘I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise,’ that’s how I feel.” — Diana L. “Weird but [I relate to] The Hulk. Don’t think that Elsa had some serious depression? It’s pretty obvious that a show that looks at modern psychotherapy would be full of depressed characters. Creator Sam Esmail consulted a psychologist before production to develop Elliot's character, as well as drawing on personal experience. Though fictional characters can be helpful for giving us words to describe our mental health struggles, it’s important to reach out for help when you need it. Submitted by Katherine Flaherty, Facebook. ", "He made me understand my feeling of isolation and loneliness, and the fear that I was really crazy when I had an episode of psychotic depression. Eeyore also just kinda goes with the flow/doesn’t care which a lot like how I am. He helped me to accept my disorder and do something about it.". Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. It made me feel less crazy because someone else understood. I see a lot of myself in those things.” — Brandi L. “Give me Harley Quinn from ‘Suicide Squad.’ She went ‘crazy’ for the man she loves, but for me it’s more about her spirit. I honestly feel like he saved me. ", "She was depressed, numb and generally in an awful place that she couldn't seem to get out of. At that point, I was aware of bipolar disorder, but I thought it was just mood swings. Gainsbourg’s character manifests some of the main symptoms of a depressive disorder, such as excessive crying, a feeling of emptiness, insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of guilt. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc There has been a lot of speculation as to if she had a mental health condition and what it was. “I feel I most related to him because of his witty remarks. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! Feeling alienated from the people around you.” — Laura C. “He struggles with anxiety and often has to overcome it to achieve his goals while he pursues a career as a professional figure skater. Submitted by Millie Olivia Sansoye, Facebook. Reporting on what you care about. Many seemingly innocent cartoon characters should count their lucky stars that they live in an animated, fictional universe. The dark comedy, Little Miss Sunshine, shows that at times, depression can be a family affair. Rae is relatable because of her insecurities, her tendency to compare herself to those around her and her self-abhorrence. "Fear helped me understand my anxiety, and how to explain it. Top Fictional Characters. One episode she would get a win and be flying high but the next she would fall right back into a pit of doubt. Lol. It’s the sensation of wanting to be someone else (tougher, smarter, fitter, healthier), just not being me. You either love her or you don’t. At a time when everyone and their grandma were trying to make medical dramas, there was one … Catherine Zeta-Jones has been waging a war with her own mental health for a while now and has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II – the depressive subtype of the disorder. We asked people from our mental health community who live with depression to share one character they relate to. Think again. ", "She suffered great trauma at a young age after being possessed by Tom Riddle but still overcame it to become a powerful young woman ... She's such a great character who is so underrated. Many movies about depression center around one character’s tribulations and how it affects the others. It's tough to pin down the exact personality traits of Sherlock Holmes, since his story has been recycled in so many incarnations. What I was thinking was, what could’ve happened to this girl to make her feel she had no way out?’ That’s how I felt… I never understood why I had such an attachment to the movie but it was more indirect than direct, as I’ve always felt I had to be a people pleaser even though it was hurting me.” — Jennifer N. “Korra when she’s about to be crushed by Vatu, and Rava tells her she can keep going. That show has been a great source of strength for me.” — Becky R. “I relate a lot to Meredith Grey… She’s a fighter and she is very introspective. Before, my anxiety was just this presence that was there. Elsa - one of the main characters in the hugely successful Disney movie Frozen - was born with the magical ability to produce and manipulate ice and snow. Social convention makes no sense to me. These characters have such glaring and long-enduring mental disorders that there’s no way they could escape years of therapy, and possible … Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! #1 The Ghost and the Whale (2016) Maurice Benard (Sonny of General Hospital ) stars as Joseph Hawthorne, a man whose wife was lost overboard when they were sailing. And she was okay with how she felt. ", "Craig made me realise that depression can happen to anyone, even if they do come from a good family and have a good life, therefore I shouldn't feel guilty about my depression. Who dreams about being more, to be more himself, to make more of himself — but is often too scared to try…” — Pajo L. “Dexter Morgan from Showtime’s ‘Dexter.’ Without all the killing. Everyday life is a puzzle I can't figure out. She overthinks everything and it nearly ruins her happily ever after. 1. 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