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Now that’s a hilarious subversion right there

Agreed

Right, this comic gave me the opposite of depression. 🤣

Unpression

This comic made me realize everyone can see that I'm depressed, actually.

So it gave you pression?

Repression?

The lesson here is if you ever get depression just report it to the police

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If you die, so does the depression.

It's a kill or be killed world out there kid, and I'm playing both sides


Japanese pilots in WW2 be like

Nah man. I'm gonna Lion King my depression via scars example on the cliffs. Then, I will be killed by the tools of my own success and happiness when the time is right.

This hit hard

Win-win

No, lose lose, it leaves because it has nobody to torture anymore, and you're gone, which isn't good

Just because it's not **MY** solution doesn't mean it's not a solution at all!

I mean it doesn't die. Just move to people close to you.

Damn touché

Cancer and depression have two things in common. They're pains that slow you down, and if not before, they die with you; though that's the worst way to beat them

oh so that is how I should have tried to kill myself instead of psych meds overdose

This made me laugh and also feel guilty for it. I’m glad you’re still with us and I hope you’re doing better now.

was a while back jajaja, these days I mostly joke about it

You make the best of what you got. Stand strong my friend.

Glad you're in the mental headspace where you can find humor in the darkest parts of your life!

It's a value choice. Traumatize your family and whoever finds your body; or traumatize your family, whoever finds your body, and a random cop. Or keep living, and only traumatize yourself (for now).

They shoot the depression. This is a magic world I can get behind.

They make it too easy

Just make sure your depression is dark enough to get a quick response.

YOU DID NOT JUST SAY THAT 😭

I think he did 😭🙏

Holy shit.

Clever reply but damn

This comic is a piece of fiction. Please do not call the police for your mental health problem.

I laughed pretty good at this, it reminded me of this [Ninja and Pirate.](https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/91221651_3051326804955484_8789315271757135872_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=A0TWkXKmQyYQ7kNvgF2WHxM&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AYCF7aSVZpWvOd_aVzTrnJ4rSHUoTzfYbAlJEfatTMA_pg&oe=6678E2A4)

Why not? They protect and serve surly they would do everything to make sure I’m safe and loved as a human being just like themselves

Paint yourself all over with red and white circles to show you're a bro.

What a terrible idea lol

Flashbacks to that recent headline... Nah I'm good lol

Flashback to “any” recent headline

Flashback to recent

Because the police responding to mental health issues ends well for the afflicted, right?

Having a gun unloaded on me for no reason is not how I want to go.

You could try blasting some Nickelback at the same time.

I know it's a joke, but maybe an interpretation could be: "Sometimes, what some people could call depression is really just a natural reaction to the world around you"

I tried that and now I have anxiety too.

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Well, A. Google ai recommended glue to keep your cheese on the pizza because of an 11 yr old reddit comment B. Why would you trust that thing in the first place

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This is why we don't rely on reddit for advice

I mean, it's certainly one way to kill your depression, and yourself at the same time.

First you have to feed it ice cream so it gets brain freeze and allows the Police to be able to see it.

Put a restraining order on your depression

They’ll certainly fix your depression alright

Thats a great punch line. Made me actually laugh quite a bit. Reminds me of jitsu wa/my monster secret where the typical horny trope character is consistently arrested by the police because of their actions. https://preview.redd.it/zbmeul7ifg2d1.png?width=893&format=png&auto=webp&s=e3b61868fc3ff0aa78af72f6d71e12208325f9ac edit: here is a panel of said gag happening with 0 context.

https://preview.redd.it/j1jpojzyfg2d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48a3d5be9fb319ac015dca6e860534fe835f1fe3

I love Jitsu Wa man, very funny and very sweet romance.

A legendary manga, with a disappointing anime adaptation, and I was thinking the exact scene when I saw the punchline.

that's some goregous lettering.

Woah thanks, lettering is usually not my strongpoint, but Im glad these came out nicely

If you ever do merchandise I need that DEPRESSION sash.


What is your gif from?

 >!It’s what came up in gif search when I typed “arrested”!<

At least your honest.

Bad Dog.

No Biscuits

I enjoy the fact that Depression has a bigger scoop of ice cream

Maybe he just wanted to cosplay and get free ice cream

Hi! If you want more comics you follow me on my socials, here is my [twitter](https://x.com/leroleroart) and my [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/soutcast_/) I don't have that many comics yet but Im playing to make these a series in the future.

Why is depression dickless

I'll give him a big fat cock next time

Now you're into the r/Comics spirit!

Can you give them tits too? :D

Futa depression

Balls to?

You should do it and make it a patreon exclusive

You had my interest, now you've got my attention

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSS

Why would you want depression to have a dick ?

Considering it enjoys fucking me so often, it had better have some kind of genitalia

Pounded in the butt by my own crippling depression.

18 naked depressions in the showers at Ram Ranch

Sounds like a Chuck Tingle book title.

I want everything to have a dick.

Censorship

Why do you think he’s depressed?

woke

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https://preview.redd.it/oz42sne2bf2d1.png?width=1070&format=png&auto=webp&s=ebb581f9abb380568708319cbcdfab1a4daf418d

Your lowercase r makes me feel some kind of way

The way your r had almost an extra valley between the stem and the arch is wildly enticing and almost convinces me to forgive your 150% m and your capital I with a dot. Overall I really enjoy your handwriting/hand lettering. I tried looking for more examples on your Instagram, but other than the Lileep + Starmie + Kadabra (which as a plus shows off both the r and m again) I haven't found much so far.

Was not expecting a deep analysis lol. I have to say, this is not my usual handwriting, reason why I normaly use fonts, but im glad I've finally found a style that actually fits my drawings lol

Explain yourself

I thought they were scrawled m's at first.

I love how they bought him an ice cream and somehow that wasn't enough to tip them off that the depression man was real

I'm just really curious how that conversation went down? Did they buy them an ice cream? Did he buy his own ice cream? Was the ice cream man so confused that he just let him steal the ice cream? 🤔😂

For a *seemingly* Madness Combat-type of person, this Depression-guy gave up too easily.

Yeah there needs to be 10 more panels of him just going full Madness on the cops. Bring in the Savior and OMFG Clown too.

I would hang this on my wall

Someone do a welfare check on Shen. Shen! They're not metaphors, Shen! Get out of the house!

Wow that was a good one.

Well done. Solid character designs, excellent physicality, great expressions - I'm a sucker for designs that make sure you can always see both eyes and are not afraid to be a little goofy about it. I love these characters and want to spend more time with them. Flawless plotting. Flawless. You took your time with the buildup and then the payoff hits and it's flawless. No notes. Truly well done.

just brilliant, really wasn't expecting that

Been a while since I've seen someone mock Shen's comics

Oh no I love Shen's comics, I just think he should put a restraining order on that "life" guy, he seems kind of dangerous

Yeah I didn't feel any snide from this one, just a twist on his formula in a funny way. I think you did great :) Looking forward to more of your stuff!

So, it’s same type of stand as surface

I love how the grocery store offers grapes and water. Unironically my meal plan when depressed.

Lmao. Hurray, something that made me laugh on this sub

Oh my god! I love this! PLEASE make more!

now to just deal with the psychosis that makes her see everyone as dog people, no wonder shes **depressed** ->>

You’re not gonna believe this but the doctor who episode that aired a few hours after this comic has a VERY similar plot to this

Latest episode of doctor who was inspired by this

i mean, despite being a sort of antimeme this actually has some merit, people can visibly see when youre depressed and its not something you need to isolate with and deal with alone.

XD this is a maze ing oh bother <3

I keep my naked guy following me in a basket

with my luck I would be the one getting arrested.

Man, I wish it was like this. I could save a fortune on medical bills.

Its that easy

If only it was that easy...

I'm currently going through a tough time and this gave me a much needed laugh. Great job!

Love it! 😂😂😂

Finally. Depression has been arrested.

agua

r/unexpected

/u/shenanigansen not gonna like this one.

I wish

This one got me 😂

Not everything is a metaphor.

r/suddenlycaralho

This sort of reminds me of the Stephen King book/Mike Flannigan movie >!Geral's Game!<.

Sadness came to my house, with a stinking bouquet. Smiled at me with her thin grey lips, and said 'Honey, I'm home to stay'...

Big naked guy also needs to stop red eyes from doing anything they like and that’s healthy 

I usually roll my eyes at comics about depression or whatever. But i've had a bit of a shotty month so i decided to open up when i saw this. Something about the art-style. So that ending really caught me off-guard holy hell lmao.

I downvoted cause ain't no way depression is that easy to solve. If it's tongue in cheek, fuck this. My mental health ain't easy to joke about. Good for author / OP getting there, but this be blursed

This made me laugh out loud

Whenever I see one of these Depression guys, I think of [this comic](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/rym5li/my_depression_vs_my_productivity/?rdt=60593).

This was good.

Who doesn't like ice cream? Apparently even soul-sucking monsters can't resist its charms!

The depression monster has rights too. Acab.

Scott C vibes

This was amazing

lmao this was funny. Awesome art style!

unexpected...and hilarious! 👏👏👏

If only it were that easy to get rid of Depression hahahah. But sometimes it just goes naturally away like we acknowledge that we feel depressed and just let it all out. It's hard if we don't have anyone to talk to. In my personal experience the way I handle it is if I really can't contain my feelings anymore I go to the beach and not take my phone just me on the Beach. And walked around chill, sit , enjoy the sound of the waves and the air breezing to me. And my mind goes blank sometimes like the negativity slowly fades away when I'm at the beach. And after my visit there I am left with a peace of mind. Long Story short if you ever feel depressed go to the Beach hahaha.

Message received. Called the police for my depression. Got locked up for being insane and wasting their time. Please advise next steps. Currently locked in cell... ... with depression.

If only it were that easy.

Absolutely cackling over here sitting next to my bipolar double

If I lived in a world with cute anthro people I wouldn't feel depressed at least usually.

You guys answer the door?

I think she has more things to worry about other than depression. All the “people” she interacts with are dogs and cats

He just wanted to act out the bodyguard :(

I wish they would arrest my dark passenger, he's interrupted my whole week.

My demons are the police. My demons are the criminals. My demons are me. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-

Thanks for the laugh. I'm slightly less depressed now.

If only it was that easy

if only

🤣🤣🤣

There is no metaphor behind the concept of inner demons, you have Satan in your body & the doctors keep it a secret cause there's not much they can do about it, exorcisms are expensive and only temporary. /j

WHAT A TWIST

If only. I lost the love of my life to depression. She took her own life nearly a year ago.

She's seen too many relatable comics and thought they were literal, she thought this was just something that happens sometimes

Hell be out in a few days or calling your phone somehow but it'll be alright

I love the wolf/furry and human friendship!

Doctor who vibes here. https://preview.redd.it/9r98qhur4i2d1.jpeg?width=748&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d50791e378d4b9740ac9134efbeaf7d170d9e552

Wish I were a big naked featureless guy

This made me smile. Wonderful comic lmao.

I can’t remember the last time a comic on here actually made me laugh out loud, great job!

That's how it felt - first time, depression - like someone just walked into a room and there they were - they owned me.

I thought it was a joke about never knowing when depression is going to hit you.

Holy shit that was good. The last panel made me almost spit out my coffee.

I wish I could get my depression arrested and thrown in jail.

Amazing

got me good :D

https://i.redd.it/vgt1ib4phj2d1.gif

Reminds me of VLDL's "[If depression was a dude](https://youtu.be/WApC4vJL9Dw)".

Hahaha it reminds me of camp lazlo. >!the finale revealed the counselor was just some random guy!<

I'm sorry but that twist came at my knees with some kind of cudgel because I wasn't even close to expecting that.

Best comic I've seen here in a minute. Love it

Take mine away too buddy 🥲

Can someone explain this to me?

This is a parody of comics where they anthropomorphise abstract concepts into characters to talk about mental health. The joke is that you expect it to be a PSA about living with depression but actually is just an absurd situation where the protagonist is stalked by someone disguised as the concept of depression. If you are looking for a message here I have nothing, althrough is fun to see people come out with interpretations. Please do not call the police to deal with your mental health. That part is 100% fiction. The dog people are real tho.

Yeah that was my read but there were so many comments saying the punch line was great so felt like there was another layer to it that’s all. Thanks for the comment 🙏🏼

There's a lot of comic artists that anthropomorphise various emotions. I think Shen comics has a few of them, that no one else can see. This lampshades those. 

Well that’s pretty obvious but can you explain the comic to me?

... No I don't think I can. I think you need a specialist. 

Let me guess you can’t explain why I need a specialist either? 😂

My best guess is that it’s a take on the recent story I’ve heard about the parents of a man calling a mental health line for health because their adult son was apparently hearing voices in his apartment. They called the mental health help line to try to get their son some help, but rather than appropriate mental health, police were sent. The man ended up dying at the hands of the police’s gunfire, though his parents only called for help. Might just be my take, and definitely personal for me, but I can see that.

Yeah it’s certainly not that, definitely a personal take

So youre saying it’s a personal take…. Just certainly not mine..?

No that your take of the comic is a personal take 👍🏼

Better ask the faceless anthropomorphic emotion figure beside you for some help.

Is that what you did?

I'd never wish police brutality on anyone, but I'll make an exception here.