Sillvi is a Korean-born Canadian artist whose colorful anime-style illustrations we featured back in May. This time, however, the artist is back with something a little more obscure – he illustrated a handful of mental illnesses and disorders as creepy monsters and some of them are truly terrifying.
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In a recent interview with Bored Panda, Sillvi said he didn’t want to claim originality for the idea. “I’ve seen several artists portray mental illness as monsters. What motivated me to create my own version was because these images seemed to romanticize or demonize the diseases. The majority of them focused on manifesting some kind of monster that causes pain to their victims,” the artist said. He said his original motivation was not to draw bright people, but to draw how they feel.
“My images are not perfect, and the experiences of those who suffer from them can vary from person to person. I’ve made sure to include excerpts from reliable sources about every disease I’ve treated in the description of my Instagram posts,” Sillvi added. “The last thing I want is spreading misinformation.”
Check out the artist’s illustrations of mental illness and disorder as creepy monsters in the gallery below!
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‘Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that causes brain cells to waste (degenerate) and die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia – a continuous decline in thinking, behavior and social skills that interferes with a person’s ability to function independently. -Mayo Clinic’
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“Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have difficulty performing normal daily activities, and sometimes you feel that life is not worth living. -Mayo Clinic’
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“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, act of terrorism, war/battle, rape, or other violent personal violence. .
PTSD has been known by many names in the past, such as “shell shock” during the First World War and “fighting fatigue” after World War II. But PTSD doesn’t just affect veterans. PTSD can affect all people, people of any ethnicity, nationality or culture, and of any age. PTSD affects about 3.5 percent of American adults, and an estimated one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. Women are twice as likely as men to have PTSD.
People with PTSD have intense, distressing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event. They can relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear, or anger; and they may feel detached or alienated from other people. People with PTSD may avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they may have strong negative reactions to something as simple as a loud noise or accidental touch.
(DSM-5) ‘
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Bipolar disorders are brain disorders that cause changes in a person’s mood, energy and ability to function. Bipolar disorder is a category that includes three different conditions: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder.
People with bipolar disorder have extreme and intense emotional states that occur at different times, called mood states. These mood episodes are categorized as manic, hypomanic, or depressed. People with bipolar disorder also generally have periods of normal mood. Bipolar disorder can be treated and people with these diseases can live full and productive lives. (American Psychiatric Association)’
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“Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to focus), hyperactivity (excessive movement that doesn’t suit the environment), and impulsivity (hasty actions that happen in the moment without thinking).
An estimated 8.4 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD. ADHD is often first diagnosed in school-aged children when it leads to disturbance in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It can also affect adults. It is more common in boys than girls. (American Psychiatric Association)’
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“Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply referred to as anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight. People with anorexia place great value on controlling their weight and shape, with extreme exertion that significantly disrupts their lives.
To prevent weight gain or to lose weight further, people with anorexia usually severely limit the amount of food they eat. They can control caloric intake by vomiting after eating or abusing laxatives, diet aids, diuretics, or enemas. They may also try to lose weight by over-exercising. No matter how much weight is lost, the person continues to fear weight gain.
Anorexia isn’t really about food. It is an extremely unhealthy and sometimes life-threatening way of dealing with emotional problems. When you’re anorexic, you often equate thinness with self-esteem.
Anorexia, like other eating disorders, can take over your life and can be very difficult to overcome. But with treatment, you can get a better sense of who you are, return to healthier eating habits, and reverse some of the serious complications of anorexia. (Mayo Clinic)’
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“Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repeatedly (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as washing hands, checking things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions.
Many people have focused thoughts or repetitive behaviors. But these do not interfere with daily life and can add structure or make tasks easier. For people with OCD, thoughts are persistent and unwanted routines and behaviors are rigid, and inaction causes a lot of suffering. Many people with OCD know or suspect that their obsessions are not true; others may think they may be true (known as bad judgment). Even if they know their obsessions aren’t true, people with OCD find it hard to take their attention from the obsessions or stop the compulsive acts. -American Psychiatric Association’
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“Antisocial personality disorder: a pattern of ignoring or violating the rights of others. A person with antisocial personality disorder may not conform to social norms, may repeatedly lie or cheat on others, or may act impulsively. – American Psychiatric Association
Antisocial personality disorder, also called sociopathy, is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no respect for right and wrong and disregards the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to oppose, manipulate, or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often break the law and become criminals. They may lie, act violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. Because of these characteristics, people with this condition are typically unable to fulfill responsibilities related to family, work, or school. – Mayo Clinic’
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