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Ghongchii t1_iyovxlq wrote

I feel this is what schizophrenics are experiencing during an episode. Well done.

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Owlmoose t1_iypuccy wrote

If that's you in the middle, OP, you can use your mind to make them the small ones. it might not work for long, or all the time, but it's worth a shot. Much love

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xannmax t1_iypx8q4 wrote

I feel like this is commentary on the way we talk about ourselves.

We're the figure at the bottom, scolded and berated and chastised in a variety of distressing ways. And each one of these five figures embodies a form of inner turmoil we inflict on ourselves. The pain of our mistakes, disappointment in our failures, scrutiny of our wasted time and money, agony over our injuries and ailments, and the constant burning nagging reminder of 'you're going to die one day.'

Fantastic piece!

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downrightlazy OP t1_iyq2n8u wrote

Replying to xannmax (#850,783)

You're pretty much spot on there u/xannmax, I've had a constant stream of negative dialogue running in my head for some time now and it's been an exhausting manner of existence. I'm glad that you understood but also sorry that you can relate, which is a weird sentence. Much love and keep fighting the good fight mate.

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shy_giu t1_iyqabxh wrote

"Damn, this bitch stupid as fuck."

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MittenstheMighty t1_iyqxc6h wrote

From left to right: Fear, Paranoia, Rage, Sorrow, Exhaustion.

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MothInsideJar t1_iyr23b0 wrote

reminds me of the gods inna book I read. They were almost tree entities white and hollow. it was called "This sceptered isle" really interesting

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AptCasaNova t1_iyr28aj wrote

I feel this. Many negative voices in my head and I had to retrain my brain on how to speak to myself.

The loudest one was created from an abusive parent. It’s crazy how they are still in your head and it’s like you’re still a child - even after they’re dead.

With work, the tiny human figure in the middle can grow larger and the creatures on the outside can shrink and become more human too.

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mcsilver12 t1_iyr3bhz wrote

The trick is making them the small ones by developing a god complex

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ahnomehly t1_iyr49yr wrote

Replying to Brokengamer10 (#851,072)

Anyone who digs this art and hasn’t tried out the game I highly recommend that you do! One of the best trippy, hilarious, and heart-breaking story based video game experiences I’ve ever had.

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brabdnon t1_iyr8o32 wrote

Replying to downrightlazy (#850,917)

It’s a beautiful piece of work. The perspective of tbe judged and the size of the judges is really well done. If you’re not familiar, you might look up the Judges of Tartarus as they often depicted in a similar way.

But to your point about negative self talk: I’m sorry you’ve been suffering. It’s tough to find kind internal voices; it’s something I’ve been working on a lot, and I can say, with some gradual and steady pressure to reprogram similar entities, they are finally relenting.

I hope you can find a similar peace. Keep up the art, you have some real talent.

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James_Tigs t1_iyrb0gs wrote

This looks like the court room of hell deciding if you're gonna get banished there or not.

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Darth_Vadaa t1_iyrhrs3 wrote

Replying to xannmax (#850,783)

I relate a lot to this picture for these same reasons. I'm the kind of person who really beats myself up over my mistakes when I probably shouldn't and it just makes my life more difficult. Like right now I'm dealing with some insurance bullshit with my car and I made a lot of mistakes in reporting it (the other person hit me in the parking lot) and yet I'm the one giving myself shit when they couldn't care less and would rather screw me over.

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massXdread t1_iyrl31t wrote

This is fucking excellent work. I have been staring at it for 5 minutes, so much relatability and things to ponder.

Truly excellent. If this is your passion, never stop.

Eyes up.

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TheMtndewdude t1_iyrn5k3 wrote

This looks like redditors about to comment on a post

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downrightlazy OP t1_iyrvnw0 wrote

Replying to brabdnon (#852,291)

Thank you for the kind words. I'm just getting the hang of perspective and I'm trying to experiment with it as much as possible. I'm glad you've found some peace, perhaps I'd get there one day. Cheers mate.

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downrightlazy OP t1_iyrwkys wrote

Replying to Darth_Vadaa (#852,633)

This probably isn't going to help, but you live and you learn right ? Next time you get hit by a car, you'll probably make less mistakes. Tbf, i'd be blaming myself the same way as you if it happened to me and that constant cycle of negative thoughts and baratement would continue despite someone telling me it isn't my fault, but fuck it, it's not your fault mate, take a deep breath and just try to clear your mind for one minute atleast. You deserve that. You'll figure this out. Cheers.

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Darth_Vadaa t1_iyrxw77 wrote

Replying to downrightlazy (#853,305)

It does help a little, thank you. I'm just taking it one day at a time trying to figure this mess out. I'll still be stuck in my negative cycle, but the solidarity helps. It was absolutely her fault and I'll find a way to fix it, whether it be through her insurance or mine.

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MrPanda663 t1_iysaqll wrote

Memory: Wait. Did we eat something?

Anger: IF WE DIDNT, IM GONNA DOWN SO MUCH FOOD IN RAGE.

Anxiety: As long as we eat food at home. I don’t wanna go outside.

Love: I LOVE FOOD. If we have eaten or not, we should just eat more.

Me: I just had a burrito and you are all still hungry?

Sleep: can you eat sleep?

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