Does your MC have any mental health issues?

SagharShirazi 2021-08-27 15:10:50 UTC #1

Kian's mental health issues and every issue that he has, are coming from what I experienced (And kinda still am through it).
And everything he goes through? True and realistic.
Kian is me in a way that I am not.

EMYW OMNA

CommanderMarty 2021-08-27 15:13:46 UTC #2

why is kian, am, he, and me in bold?

SagharShirazi 2021-08-27 15:14:53 UTC #3

Simply for fun and boredom

UrMom 2021-08-27 16:34:28 UTC #4

I feel like I've walked into a mildly charged speech. "KIAN is ME in a way I am not! You got that PUNK?"

Sorry, just teasing!

Anyways, among other things, my whole comic is basically about mental health issues. It's not a story for most people since it really lacks in the escapist department, and can kinda hit too close to home for some folks, but it's a vent thing and has been helping me deal with life bs.

Edit: May as well specify since everyone else is. One of my characters is dealing with PTSD, psychotic depression, low self-worth and anxiety. The other is an alcoholic with mild hoarding issues, a guilt complex and depression. The comic is basically them figuring out how to deal with it, and get the proper help after going through a traumatic experience together.

If you've got a stomach for cathartic stuff, or dark fiction in general with mature themes, I highly recommend these comics. The lettering can get a bit tough to read, it's best to check them out on a computer or tablet, but they're some of my favorites.

extazybomb 2021-08-27 17:00:28 UTC #5

Yes. Two of my main characters deals with PTSD and depression in two vey different ways. As you said, a lot of 'me' is in those two characters.

BTW, I saw your Greek mythology BL and subbed! all the things I love in one story!

Here's mine if you want to check it out

jenessamdsilva 2021-08-27 17:03:11 UTC #6

Yes. Benjamin does deal with mental health issues. And the other MC is a psychologist.
Check out this romance thriller and how Benjamin deals with his issues.

Saint01 2021-08-28 00:21:40 UTC #7

Yes. Just about every character in my novel has some sort of mental health issue. The notable ones are:

The Protagonist, Sherlock: Anxiety and PTSD, later Depression all caused by repressed events of his life he slowly starts to remember as the story progresses. He also has amnesia.
Beatrice Alice Moreau: Suffers from mental trauma brought about by watching her fathers' brutal murder and her near-death experience during that event. She also has developed a cold exterior because of it.
DEUCE, one of the antagonists: Who has developed a god complex and a warped view on peace due to being used as a slave like other Technocytes and thus taking the brunt of the evil humans are capable of conjuring and wanting to change that by any means.

All my notable characters for the most part suffer from PTSD and in the case of three of my protagonist. Some form of self-hate/loathing due to past failures such as Beatrice feeling she should've done more to save her father despite being a little girl at the time. Or another one of my protagonists who worked with her father and also has guilt over that as well as his criminal background.

With this story, I mainly want to highlight things such as PTSD and the effects of self regret along with how humanity is defined within a world where man, perceived monsters, and machines are not so different from one another.

MK_Wizard 2021-08-28 00:44:27 UTC #8

I don't know if they qualify as mental health issues, but Jekyll has issues with confrontation to the point of sycophancy. As for Hyde, he has a fear of being taken advantage of so he never shows his vulnerable side or his feelings.

Warrick definitely has mental health issues as he deals with PTSD, abandonment issues and identity crisis.

Word is just fine. Just kind of curious.

Oto_Kouda 2021-08-28 00:59:10 UTC #9

A certain character of mine suffers from anxiety, another character has depression (but never shows it), and a third character suffers from OLD (Obsessive Love Disorder).

Otherwise, the issues my other characters deal with are external. Absentee parents, racism, overwork, expectations, stress, bulimia, etc.

Oh yeah, and "love," I guess~

GooseKing 2021-08-28 03:34:33 UTC #10

My main character has severe trust issues, and a lot of my other characters also have mental health issues. Most of them have had some sort of emotional trauma inflicted on them, but even the ones that generally had a nice life have some kind of issues with them. Each character in Hiraeth represents something that I cope with about myself, so most characters do have some semblance mental health issues.

alexlcuri07 2021-08-28 03:39:46 UTC #11

My entire story came about because I wanted to show a person with anxiety and depression as a kick ass protagonist. So... yes.

GoggleGeek 2021-08-28 04:12:46 UTC #12

My main character Claire has a bit of PTSD when she sleeps, although it doesn't play too-too much into the story (for now)! She lost her home planet horrifically when she was a little girls and is one reason she has trouble getting enough sleep. She also constantly defends her middle of nowhere town from aliens out for her power, or directions.

risingshards 2021-08-28 04:28:53 UTC #13

My deuteragonist and probably MC too both have panic disorder and anxiety disorder so I can vent about my own issues with both through them lol

thecrystalrook 2021-08-28 04:39:58 UTC #14

No, he's just an idiot

Scarlet_Cryptid 2021-08-28 04:53:44 UTC #15

Adi probably does have some, or at least, she SHOULD, considering everything she goes through. She wasn't born with any hereditary or congenital mental disorders, but her own life experiences would be enough to traumatize anyone. She probably is (or will be, over the course of the story) dealing with depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, trust issues, and a serious fear of getting emotionally close to anyone.

Koreal is based heavily on his creator, who has both ADHD and probably autism (undiagnosed but suspected), and shares some of those traits, although not all of them. Thanks to story events, he's probably also going to be dealing with abandonment issues and severe loneliness.

jmccubbins 2021-08-28 05:14:53 UTC #16

Is ptsd a mental helth issue?

starless 2021-08-29 23:46:40 UTC #17

Taha had a panic disorder when he was fired from his job. He's now doing his own business so he has somewhat recovered. He still has a sudden anxiety time to time though.

starless 2021-08-29 23:48:08 UTC #18

I think so. It has a serious mental breakdown.
"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety."

Pommie 2021-08-30 01:22:08 UTC #19

Mickey has Imposter Syndrome, mild case of ADHD, and anxiety due to being raised in an environment where he's isolated from others.

Darius has Anxiety, and PTSD from childhood.

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miss.monocle 2021-08-30 01:36:25 UTC #20

My girl Kit definitely has gone through some rough childhood stuff that slowly gets brought up throughout the comic. She experiences BPD and PTSD, which tends to make her act on impulse and react intensely, but she gradually works through her issues throughout the story.

I also like that your story with Kian delves into your own personal experiences. Characters can be a great way of explaining mental health to others while also putting your own feelings into words. I tend to do that too when writing!