I’m Anxy — But I’m Not the Only One
I’m Anxy — But I’m Not the Only One The personal story behind starting Anxy Magazine by Indhira Rojas I awoke suddenly with a tightness in my chest. It must have been around 3 a.m. I could feel my heart pounding really fast and my mind racing with desperate thoughts. As I lay there, looking at the […]
When Anxy Behaviors Get Passed Between Generations
When Anxy Behaviors Get Passed Between Generations In second grade, I won the monthly citizenship award at my school for being “smart, diligent, kind, and peculiarly funny.” by Michelle Le The last descriptor was the result of an incident during a read-along session. The teacher caught me rolling my eyes twice and blinking really hard […]
America is in the Hands of a Drunk Driver
America is in the Hands of a Drunk Driver Donald Trump is gaslighting America—but I’ve never felt more sane. by May Wilkerson I first learned about gaslighting in a college film class. We watched clips from Rosemary’s Baby and discussed how the protagonist, played by a harried Mia Farrow, is led to believe she is […]
Margaret Atwood Isn’t Angry — She’s Energized
Margaret Atwood Isn’t Angry — She’s Energized The Handmaid’s Tale author has some surprising advice for anyone who feels driven to the edge. Words by Collier Meyerson / Photography by Adrienne Grunwald Margaret Atwood’s face shows no signs of anger. It’s unseasonably cold outside, but she slips into this busy Brooklyn café with ease, removes one of her […]
The Manic Mirage
The Manic Mirage The Hollywood idea of mania makes it seem like a creative superpower. The reality is very, very different. by Amanda Rosenberg I once had an overwhelming urge to draw. I don’t draw. I’m not good at drawing, but I wanted to fucking DRAW. I drew pictures all day, every day for a […]
Lucy Bellwood Knows Your Demons Better Than You Do
Lucy Bellwood Knows Your Demons Better Than You Do How one illustrator found success by turning her inner voice into something real. Interview with Lucy Bellwood by Yu Vongkiatkajorn If you were to see your own personal demons, what would they look like? That’s a process Lucy Bellwood knows better than most. An illustrator and […]
Announcing Anxy №4: The Masculinity Issue — Call for Submissions
Announcing Anxy №4: The Masculinity Issue — Call for Submissions Be part of the award-winning magazine that explores mental health through a creative lens. We’re now taking submissions for our next theme: Masculinity. Everyone’s talking about masculinity right now. From #MeToo to #NeverAgain, from pop culture to politics, questions about what masculinity means—and how it […]
Please Stop Telling Me to Leave My Comfort Zone
Please Stop Telling Me to Leave My Comfort Zone Our comfort zones are there to protect us, even if productivity specialists say otherwise. By Melody Wilding Artwork by cut.tear Raise your hand if you’re sick of hearing that life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. I know I am. It is impossible to […]
What helps?
What helps? We ask three people from the Anxy community to share what helped them through their darkest hours. Interviews by Kati Krause Illustration by Jao San Pedro Please note: This Episode talks about self harm, suicidal ideation, and depression. Please be kind to yourself as you read, and skip down to the helpful resources […]
The Ones You Love
The Ones You Love How do you cope when you’re angry at the person who was supposed to protect you? By Juli Fraga, Psy.D. Artwork by Chrissie Abbott She’s got two young daughters of her own these days, and a loving partner too — but Sofia still mourns the family she lost. Her daughters barely know their […]