'Mini People In The Jungle' Illustrations Show How Small You Can Feel In The Face Of Depression

A graphic designer has captured his experience of depression and anxiety in a series of haunting illustrations.

Polish artist Dawid Planeta is sharing his ‘Mini People In The Jungle’ digital images on Tumblr, Facebook and Instagram.

Planeta told HuffPost UK he believes art is “like a window to deep parts of your mind”.

“I started to have problems with anxiety/depression and one day I just made the first picture, that evolved into the next one and then another,” Planeta said.

“It didn’t do them to fight or cope with depression, but after a few pictures I realised that they pretty much picture what is going on in my head and how I feel deep inside, so the pictures helped me in understanding, and understanding can help to solve the problem.

“The pictures I’ve made lately have changed, they are more calm and bright, so I know that something is changing, although I cannot see or observe the change in my life yet.”

(H/T: BoredPanda)

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Ways to Tell if You're Suffering From an Anxiety Disorder

Trouble sleeping(01 of05)

Many individuals who suffer from anxiety report trouble sleeping. This may be due to their excessive worry or anxiousness. I’m sure we have all experienced this at one point – trying to fall asleep with a million things running through your head, stressing about the past, present or future events. Those who have an anxiety disorder experience this frequently. In many cases this results in sleep deprivation and insomnia.Photo Credit: PixabayClick Here to See Ways to Tell if You’re Suffering From an Anxiety Disorder

Muscle tension(02 of05)

Muscle tension is said to be one of the most common physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. “When your fight or flight system is activated - which occurs during times of stress and anxiety - your muscles contract,” according to CalmClinic. In addition, those who suffer from an anxiety disorder find it difficult for the tension to go away because they have trouble worrying about the pain and feeling anything other than the discomfort it is causing them.Photo Credit: Thinkstock

Restlessness(03 of05)

You’re constantly restless and feeling on edge. You have trouble sitting still and staying in a calm state of mind. This symptom may be caused due to the fight or flight system. Since you are not fighting anything and are not running from anything, all of that adrenalin sits with you. This in turn makes you wired and restless (CalmClinic).Photo Credit: ThinkstockClick Here to See Ways to Tell if You’re Suffering From an Anxiety Disorder

Digestive problems(04 of05)

Your digestive system may be directly related to your emotions. Have you ever had “gut feelings,” or butterflies in your stomach? This is one of the many ways your brain and digestive system are related. Stress and anxiety have the ability to release hormones that affect the entire digestive system. It can cause indigestion, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and changes in serotonin levels.Photo Credit: Thinkstock

Excessive/Irrational fear(05 of05)

People suffering from anxiety disorders may have intrusive thoughts that constantly appear in their mind. They usually need to constantly check on others or items because they live with the fear that if they stop, something bad will happen. For instance, an individual with OCD may constantly walk through their home to make sure all of the windows and doors are locked because they are afraid someone may try to break in (psychguides.com). Click Here to See Ways to Tell if You’re Suffering From an Anxiety DisorderPhoto Credit: Pixabay