Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 30 (click to see context) from:
* BrokenAce: Depressed Character 23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
to:
* BrokenAce: BrokenAce:
** Depressed Character 23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
** SantaClaus, of all people, is listed as a Depressed Character. Instead of the typical BadSanta presentation, he's just as jaded by [[CrappyHolidays the holiday season]] as [[https://www.depressioncomix.com/posts/216/ anyone else.]]
** Depressed Character 23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
** SantaClaus, of all people, is listed as a Depressed Character. Instead of the typical BadSanta presentation, he's just as jaded by [[CrappyHolidays the holiday season]] as [[https://www.depressioncomix.com/posts/216/ anyone else.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Fixing indentation
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
--> ''"Do you want to start crying now or wait 'til we reach number fifty?"''
to:
Changed line(s) 22 (click to see context) from:
--> ''"There are people who actually ''don't'' think about killing themselves?"''
to:
Changed line(s) 35 (click to see context) from:
-->'''Satellite Character 01:'''You know this is all in your ''mind''. You can fight this if you tried.\\
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
ZCE, plus it raises the question of whether vertical-format Western comics are Yonkoma.
Changed line(s) 67 (click to see context) from:
* {{Yonkoma}}
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* DeliberatelyMonochrome: Strip 150 plainly shows that the comic's monochrome coloring is a visual manifestation of depression. When Depressed Character 02 starts trying to pick up [[LiteralMetaphor pieces of herself]], all of the pieces of what she used to be are in color.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 31 (click to see context) from:
* TheCameo: Depressed Character 16 originally appeared in ''Webcomic/SexyLosers''. A few other extras are such as well.
to:
* TheCameo: Depressed Character 16 originally appeared in ''Webcomic/SexyLosers''.''Webcomic/SexyLosers'' before being a full {{Transplant}} here. A few other extras are such as well.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 50 (click to see context) from:
* NoTrueScotsman: There are times when the characters chastise others for not being "truly" depressed. In Depressed Character 16's debut strip, she has a monologue where she acknowledges that people should try to take other people's depression seriously and never forget how much it hurts to have their feelings ignored. When she figures out Depressed Character 02 is using Tumblr, however, she internally mocks her, thinking that she knows nothing about the struggle because of the online community she chooses to engage with.
to:
* NoTrueScotsman: There are times when the characters chastise others for not being "truly" depressed. In Depressed Character 16's debut strip, 16, for example, is pretty harsh on any depressed character who they feel isn't expressing the appropriate amount of angst. We do learn why she is this way, however--because it took her years of her peers dismissing her before she got a proper diagnosis, she feels like the right to be labelled depressed has a monologue where she acknowledges that people should try to take other people's depression seriously and never forget how much it hurts to have their feelings ignored. When she figures out Depressed Character 02 is using Tumblr, however, she internally mocks her, thinking that be earned [[HypocrisyNod even if she knows nothing about inside that she's being just as dismissive as the struggle because of the online community she chooses to engage with.peers who gave her trouble]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ArtEvolution: Big time. Clay's art over the course of the comics takes a sharp increase in quality, from the characters receiving more realistic designs to the use of more complex camera angles in panels.
Added DiffLines:
* NoTrueScotsman: There are times when the characters chastise others for not being "truly" depressed. In Depressed Character 16's debut strip, she has a monologue where she acknowledges that people should try to take other people's depression seriously and never forget how much it hurts to have their feelings ignored. When she figures out Depressed Character 02 is using Tumblr, however, she internally mocks her, thinking that she knows nothing about the struggle because of the online community she chooses to engage with.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 52 (click to see context) from:
-->[[SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped "Sometimes suicide is just delayed murder.]]"
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 59 (click to see context) from:
* SuicideDare: Happens to Character 11 in an online forum which leads to her actually committing suicide.
to:
* SuicideDare: Happens to Character 11 in an online forum which leads to her actually committing suicide. Also appears as the page image for the trope.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
** Strip #29, which personifies the [[FragileFlower delicate mindset]] of a depressive in the form of [[BombDisposal trying to defuse]] a "cry bomb".
to:
** Strip #29, which personifies the [[FragileFlower [[ProneToTears delicate mindset]] of a depressive in the form of [[BombDisposal trying to defuse]] a "cry bomb".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SuicideDare: Happens to Character 11 in an online forum which leads to her actually committing suicide.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 62 (click to see context) from:
* TroubledAbuser: Depressed Character 02, Wren, is emotionally abused by her mother, who is at least partially responsible for her mental health issues. However, she is listed as ''Depressed'' Character 06. She gets a spotlight strip that establishes her mother treated her the same way.
to:
* TroubledAbuser: Depressed Character 02, Wren, Robin, is emotionally abused by her mother, who is at least partially responsible for her mental health issues. However, she is listed as ''Depressed'' Character 06. She gets a spotlight strip that establishes her mother treated her the same way.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TroubledAbuser: Depressed Character 02, Wren, is emotionally abused by her mother, who is at least partially responsible for her mental health issues. However, she is listed as ''Depressed'' Character 06. She gets a spotlight strip that establishes her mother treated her the same way.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* RapeAsDrama: Depressed Character 11 is not only sexually assaulted, but bullied, humiliated, and [[SlutShaming slut-shamed]] because of it by her classmates. Eventually, the pain is so great she [[DrivenToSuicide ends her life.]]
-->[[SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped "Sometimes suicide is just delayed murder.]]"
-->[[SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped "Sometimes suicide is just delayed murder.]]"
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* SexForSolace: Depressed Character 07 is shown to use sex as a way to feel "something," only for her depression to come back once it's over.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 29 (click to see context) from:
* BrokenAce: Depressed Character #23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
to:
* BrokenAce: Depressed Character #23 23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BrokenAce: Depressed Character #23 is most often used to illustrate the problems of people who have depression but don't "look" it. Usually it's her [[SoBeautifulItsACurse beauty]] that causes people to not take her seriously, but Strip #371 has her in a conversation with Depressed Character 22, who calls her "perfect." Cue her internally debating with herself over it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ExhaustedEyeBags: All of the depressed characters have one under their right eye.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 9 (click to see context) from:
* AlphaBitch: Society.
to:
* AlphaBitch: Society.Society, particularly in Strip #255, where she disinterestedly dismisses everything others bring before her, except for the prettiest girl in school.
Changed line(s) 11 (click to see context) from:
* AppealToWorseProblems: Strips #21 and #87.
to:
* AppealToWorseProblems: Strips #21 and #87. Every time, the depressed character in question winds up simply feeling worse.
Changed line(s) 17 (click to see context) from:
** Strip #27: The voice in Depressed Character 02's head suggests making up a list of reasons why she sucks:
to:
** Strip #27: #27. The voice in Depressed Character 02's head suggests making up a list of reasons why she sucks:
Changed line(s) 20 (click to see context) from:
** Strip #59: Depressed Character 02's thoughts about a friend questioning why anyone would want to commit suicide:
to:
** Strip #59: #59. Depressed Character 02's thoughts about a friend questioning why anyone would want to commit suicide:
Changed line(s) 32,33 (click to see context) from:
** Depressed Character 01 in strips #7, #11, #21, and #250.
** Depressed Character 04 drops a jug of milk in strip #160. ''The milk jug'' says, "Way to go, you big fucking loser." She replies, "Oh, hello there, metaphor for my life."
** Depressed Character 04 drops a jug of milk in strip #160. ''The milk jug'' says, "Way to go, you big fucking loser." She replies, "Oh, hello there, metaphor for my life."
to:
** Depressed Character 01 in strips #7, #11, #21, and #250.
#250. It provides a couple of moments that, in some ways, are ActuallyPrettyFunny.
-->'''Satellite Character 01:'''You know this is all in your ''mind''. You can fight this if you tried.\\
'''Depressed Character 01:'''If it's all in my mind, should I punch myself in the head, then?
** Strip #160. Depressed Character 04 drops a jug ofmilk in strip #160.milk. ''The milk jug'' says, "Way to go, you big fucking loser." She But it doesn't end there; she replies, "Oh, hello there, metaphor for my life."
-->'''Satellite Character 01:'''You know this is all in your ''mind''. You can fight this if you tried.\\
'''Depressed Character 01:'''If it's all in my mind, should I punch myself in the head, then?
** Strip #160. Depressed Character 04 drops a jug of
Changed line(s) 36 (click to see context) from:
* DrowningMySorrows: Strip #240.
to:
* DrowningMySorrows: Strip #240.Depressed Character 07 in strip #240. When it's hinted she might have a problem, she replies that the empty space she's trying to fill is the actual problem.
Changed line(s) 38,39 (click to see context) from:
* HateSink: Society.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She reassures the reader that it's okay to tell her if they have a mental illness, only to {{freak out}} after learning they do and brand them as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She reassures the reader that it's okay to tell her if they have a mental illness, only to {{freak out}} after learning they do and brand them as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
to:
* HateSink: Society.
Society. Have a gander at her [[EstablishingCharacterMoment introductory strip]], #108. See also AlphaBitch above and {{Hypocrite}} below.
-->'''Society:''' Everyone is beautiful! ''[[[BeatPanel thinks in silence for a panel]], then points to the reader]'' Except you. Everyone is more beautiful than ''you''.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She reassures the reader that it's okay to tell her if they have a mental illness, only to {{freak out}} after learning they do and brand them as a[[TheSociopath [[TheMentallyDisturbed psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
-->'''Society:''' Everyone is beautiful! ''[[[BeatPanel thinks in silence for a panel]], then points to the reader]'' Except you. Everyone is more beautiful than ''you''.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She reassures the reader that it's okay to tell her if they have a mental illness, only to {{freak out}} after learning they do and brand them as a
Changed line(s) 42 (click to see context) from:
* MiseryPoker: Strip #227.
to:
* MiseryPoker: Strip #227.Depressed Character 16 gives a bout of this to Depressed Character 02 in strip #227. They have another bout in strip #278, which is illustrated as a makeshift boxing match.
Changed line(s) 46 (click to see context) from:
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Satellite Character 09 gives one to Depressed Character 16 in strip #263 after her bout of MiseryPoker with Depressed Character 02 in strip #227.
to:
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: TheReasonYouSuckSpeech:
** Many times, a depressed character will be giving these to themselves in their thoughts.
** In a much more cathartic version, Satellite Character 09 gives one to Depressed Character 16 in strip #263 after her bout of MiseryPoker with Depressed Character 02 in strip #227.
** Many times, a depressed character will be giving these to themselves in their thoughts.
** In a much more cathartic version, Satellite Character 09 gives one to Depressed Character 16 in strip #263 after her bout of MiseryPoker with Depressed Character 02 in strip #227.
Changed line(s) 50 (click to see context) from:
* StepfordSmiler: ''Very'' prevalent among the depressed characters, represented by a character holding a card with a large smile drawn on it over their mouth.
to:
* StepfordSmiler: ''Very'' prevalent among the depressed characters, represented by a character holding a card with a large smile drawn on it over their mouth. Said large smile has become a sort of logo for the comic itself.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 13 (click to see context) from:
** Strip #77. Depressed Character 04 thinks she should die because her life sucks and she can never feel happy, she's made a mountain of mistakes that have ruined her life, she feels completely alone, and she burned toast.
to:
** Strip #77. Depressed Character 04 thinks she should die because the solution to each of her problems is to die. The problems in question: her life sucks and she can never feel happy, she's made a mountain of mistakes that have ruined her life, she feels completely alone, and she burned toast.
Changed line(s) 39,40 (click to see context) from:
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She offers a hand in helping to cope with mental illness, only to {{freak out}} and brand the subject she's talking to as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The [[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen unseen]] depressive's [[ManipulativeBastard manipulations]] and dependence on her leaves her so exhausted that she eventually leaves him. [[spoiler:Some time later, she learns he committed suicide.]]
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The [[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen unseen]] depressive's [[ManipulativeBastard manipulations]] and dependence on her leaves her so exhausted that she eventually leaves him. [[spoiler:Some time later, she learns he committed suicide.]]
to:
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She offers a hand in helping reassures the reader that it's okay to cope with tell her if they have a mental illness, only to {{freak out}} after learning they do and brand the subject she's talking to them as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The[[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen [[TheFaceless unseen]] depressive's [[ManipulativeBastard manipulations]] and dependence on her leaves her so exhausted that she eventually leaves him. [[spoiler:Some time later, she learns he committed suicide.]]
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The
Changed line(s) 45 (click to see context) from:
* PaperThinDisguise: The cards used whenever a character is [[StepfordSmiler faking happiness]] seem a little like this, albeit unintentionally.
to:
* PaperThinDisguise: The cards used whenever a character is [[StepfordSmiler faking happiness]] seem a little like this, albeit unintentionally.have the side effect of this trope.
Changed line(s) 53 (click to see context) from:
* YouAreNumberSix: A meta-example. All of the characters in the comic are numbered by initial appearance and whether they're a depressed character or a satellite (non-depressed) character.
to:
* YouAreNumberSix: A meta-example. All With the exception of [[AnthropomorphicPersonification Society]], all of the recurrent characters in the comic are numbered by order of initial appearance and whether they're a depressed character or a satellite (non-depressed) character.character. The author has since given a select few explicit names:
** Depressed Character 02 is named Robin.
** Her girlfriend, Satellite Character 09, is named Wren.
** Depressed Character 16 is named "[[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Goth Chick]]".
** The therapist, Satellite Character 10, is named Dr. Louvecock.
** Depressed Character 02 is named Robin.
** Her girlfriend, Satellite Character 09, is named Wren.
** Depressed Character 16 is named "[[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Goth Chick]]".
** The therapist, Satellite Character 10, is named Dr. Louvecock.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Page creation.
Added DiffLines:
A {{webcomic}} from Clay, of ''Webcomic/SexyLosers'' fame, which follows several characters struggling with depression or friends with depression.
It can be found [[http://www.depressioncomix.com here]], on ''Website/DeviantArt'' [[http://depressioncomix.deviantart.com here]], on ''Website/{{Tumblr}}'' [[http://depressioncomix.tumblr.com here]], or on ''[=WordPress=]'' [[http://depressioncomix.wordpress.com here]],
----
!!''Depression Comix'' contains examples of:
* AbusiveParents: Depressed Character 02's mother, Depressed Character 06. As strip #132 shows, her own mother was just the same.
* AccentuateTheNegative: Many, many times. Examples include strips #28, #80, #175, #185, and #190.
* AlphaBitch: Society.
* AnthropomorphicPersonification: The character of Society is one for, well, [[ShapedLikeItself society]]. A man representing mass media appears a few times as well.
* AppealToWorseProblems: Strips #21 and #87.
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: Played for a few [[BlackComedy dark laughs]]:
** Strip #77. Depressed Character 04 thinks she should die because her life sucks and she can never feel happy, she's made a mountain of mistakes that have ruined her life, she feels completely alone, and she burned toast.
** Strip #91. According to her depression, Depressed Character 02 is stupid, ugly, only makes everyone's life miserable, and talks to herself.
* AuthorAvatar: Depressed Character 01 looks a lot like Clay.
* BlackComedy: On occasion; see also ArsonMurderAndJaywalking above and DeadpanSnarker below.
** Strip #27: The voice in Depressed Character 02's head suggests making up a list of reasons why she sucks:
--> ''"Do you want to start crying now or wait 'til we reach number fifty?"''
** Strip #29, which personifies the [[FragileFlower delicate mindset]] of a depressive in the form of [[BombDisposal trying to defuse]] a "cry bomb".
** Strip #59: Depressed Character 02's thoughts about a friend questioning why anyone would want to commit suicide:
--> ''"There are people who actually ''don't'' think about killing themselves?"''
** Strip #65. After her computer crashes, Depressed Character 04 laments having lost her work and having to reset it. She then finishes with, "Lucky computer".
** Strip #106. Depressed Character 02 thinks she's completely unlikable. Her girlfriend, Satellite Character 09, offers her a rose...and she turns away, leaving her completely out to dry while shouting, "Wait a sec!"
** Strip #125. Depressed Character 10 is told to redo her work; she responds, "I knew it! I suck!" Cue the second time where she's told she made a big improvement and just needs to make a few more corrections; she responds exactly the same way.
** Strip #128. Depressed Character 02 is hiding behind a rock, and her girlfriend is wondering where she is.
** Strip #183. Depressed Character 02 is frantically trying to reach a phone for help while being held back by a huge weight representing her depression. Her [[AbusiveParents mother]] comes along and says her depression can't be bothering her if she's not even getting help for it, and her only response is a blank stare on her face.
** Strip #188. Satellite Character 01 has to fight to keep Depressed Character 01 from pushing a "Life Erase" button, and quips that it's hard to not be offended by the whole thing.
** Strip #193. "If you don't believe in yourself, the people who ''do'' believe in you seem ''so misguided.''"
* TheCameo: Depressed Character 16 originally appeared in ''Webcomic/SexyLosers''. A few other extras are such as well.
* CantTakeCriticism: Depressed Character 02 in strip #94.
* DeadpanSnarker:
** Depressed Character 01 in strips #7, #11, #21, and #250.
** Depressed Character 04 drops a jug of milk in strip #160. ''The milk jug'' says, "Way to go, you big fucking loser." She replies, "Oh, hello there, metaphor for my life."
* DeathIsCheap: Depressed Character 03, who is used several times to show the thoughts that go through those on the verge of committing suicide and the thoughts of others after the fact. Also Depressed Character 11, to a lesser extent.
* {{Deconstruction}}: Strip #143 does this to the "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem" saying. Specifically, "a" implies that the situation has a single cause, is trivial, and not as complex as it actually is; "temporary" can still mean a very long time (sometimes one's entire life), and using "problem" assumes that a conventional solution is available and that the depressed person is looking for such a thing when they really simply want to end their distress and pain.
* DrowningMySorrows: Strip #240.
* EldritchAbomination: Depression in the brain is personified like this in strip #79.
* HateSink: Society.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She offers a hand in helping to cope with mental illness, only to {{freak out}} and brand the subject she's talking to as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The [[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen unseen]] depressive's [[ManipulativeBastard manipulations]] and dependence on her leaves her so exhausted that she eventually leaves him. [[spoiler:Some time later, she learns he committed suicide.]]
* LonersAreFreaks: Depressed Character 15 in strip #146, due to keeping to herself because of her stuttering.
* MiseryPoker: Strip #227.
* NeverMyFault: Strip #123. Depressed Character 11 is bullied into committing suicide, and everyone tries to backpedal on their actions.
* ObliviousGuiltSlinging: Strip #75. Depressed Character 03's colleagues are talking about the cowardliness of suicide around the water cooler. After he kills himself, they're just as incredulous as to why he didn't come and talk to them.
* PaperThinDisguise: The cards used whenever a character is [[StepfordSmiler faking happiness]] seem a little like this, albeit unintentionally.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Satellite Character 09 gives one to Depressed Character 16 in strip #263 after her bout of MiseryPoker with Depressed Character 02 in strip #227.
* RuleOfPerception: Strip #248. The doctor doesn't think his patient is depressed because she still looks well-composed. Also to a lesser degree in strip #239.
* SarcasticConfession: Depressed Character 08 in strip #110. It results in him getting strapped to a bed.
* SatelliteCharacter: Used as a catch-all term for the non-depressed characters.
* StepfordSmiler: ''Very'' prevalent among the depressed characters, represented by a character holding a card with a large smile drawn on it over their mouth.
* ThereAreNoTherapists: {{Averted|Trope}} with Satellite Character 10. Unfortunately, for various reasons, she doesn't seem to be too much help to the depressed characters that visit her.
* {{Yonkoma}}
* YouAreNumberSix: A meta-example. All of the characters in the comic are numbered by initial appearance and whether they're a depressed character or a satellite (non-depressed) character.
----
It can be found [[http://www.depressioncomix.com here]], on ''Website/DeviantArt'' [[http://depressioncomix.deviantart.com here]], on ''Website/{{Tumblr}}'' [[http://depressioncomix.tumblr.com here]], or on ''[=WordPress=]'' [[http://depressioncomix.wordpress.com here]],
----
!!''Depression Comix'' contains examples of:
* AbusiveParents: Depressed Character 02's mother, Depressed Character 06. As strip #132 shows, her own mother was just the same.
* AccentuateTheNegative: Many, many times. Examples include strips #28, #80, #175, #185, and #190.
* AlphaBitch: Society.
* AnthropomorphicPersonification: The character of Society is one for, well, [[ShapedLikeItself society]]. A man representing mass media appears a few times as well.
* AppealToWorseProblems: Strips #21 and #87.
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: Played for a few [[BlackComedy dark laughs]]:
** Strip #77. Depressed Character 04 thinks she should die because her life sucks and she can never feel happy, she's made a mountain of mistakes that have ruined her life, she feels completely alone, and she burned toast.
** Strip #91. According to her depression, Depressed Character 02 is stupid, ugly, only makes everyone's life miserable, and talks to herself.
* AuthorAvatar: Depressed Character 01 looks a lot like Clay.
* BlackComedy: On occasion; see also ArsonMurderAndJaywalking above and DeadpanSnarker below.
** Strip #27: The voice in Depressed Character 02's head suggests making up a list of reasons why she sucks:
--> ''"Do you want to start crying now or wait 'til we reach number fifty?"''
** Strip #29, which personifies the [[FragileFlower delicate mindset]] of a depressive in the form of [[BombDisposal trying to defuse]] a "cry bomb".
** Strip #59: Depressed Character 02's thoughts about a friend questioning why anyone would want to commit suicide:
--> ''"There are people who actually ''don't'' think about killing themselves?"''
** Strip #65. After her computer crashes, Depressed Character 04 laments having lost her work and having to reset it. She then finishes with, "Lucky computer".
** Strip #106. Depressed Character 02 thinks she's completely unlikable. Her girlfriend, Satellite Character 09, offers her a rose...and she turns away, leaving her completely out to dry while shouting, "Wait a sec!"
** Strip #125. Depressed Character 10 is told to redo her work; she responds, "I knew it! I suck!" Cue the second time where she's told she made a big improvement and just needs to make a few more corrections; she responds exactly the same way.
** Strip #128. Depressed Character 02 is hiding behind a rock, and her girlfriend is wondering where she is.
** Strip #183. Depressed Character 02 is frantically trying to reach a phone for help while being held back by a huge weight representing her depression. Her [[AbusiveParents mother]] comes along and says her depression can't be bothering her if she's not even getting help for it, and her only response is a blank stare on her face.
** Strip #188. Satellite Character 01 has to fight to keep Depressed Character 01 from pushing a "Life Erase" button, and quips that it's hard to not be offended by the whole thing.
** Strip #193. "If you don't believe in yourself, the people who ''do'' believe in you seem ''so misguided.''"
* TheCameo: Depressed Character 16 originally appeared in ''Webcomic/SexyLosers''. A few other extras are such as well.
* CantTakeCriticism: Depressed Character 02 in strip #94.
* DeadpanSnarker:
** Depressed Character 01 in strips #7, #11, #21, and #250.
** Depressed Character 04 drops a jug of milk in strip #160. ''The milk jug'' says, "Way to go, you big fucking loser." She replies, "Oh, hello there, metaphor for my life."
* DeathIsCheap: Depressed Character 03, who is used several times to show the thoughts that go through those on the verge of committing suicide and the thoughts of others after the fact. Also Depressed Character 11, to a lesser extent.
* {{Deconstruction}}: Strip #143 does this to the "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem" saying. Specifically, "a" implies that the situation has a single cause, is trivial, and not as complex as it actually is; "temporary" can still mean a very long time (sometimes one's entire life), and using "problem" assumes that a conventional solution is available and that the depressed person is looking for such a thing when they really simply want to end their distress and pain.
* DrowningMySorrows: Strip #240.
* EldritchAbomination: Depression in the brain is personified like this in strip #79.
* HateSink: Society.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Society in strip #204. She offers a hand in helping to cope with mental illness, only to {{freak out}} and brand the subject she's talking to as a [[TheSociopath psychopath]], telling them to stay as far away from her as possible.
* LivingEmotionalCrutch: {{Deconstructed|Trope}} with Satellite Character 13. The [[HeWhoMustNotBeSeen unseen]] depressive's [[ManipulativeBastard manipulations]] and dependence on her leaves her so exhausted that she eventually leaves him. [[spoiler:Some time later, she learns he committed suicide.]]
* LonersAreFreaks: Depressed Character 15 in strip #146, due to keeping to herself because of her stuttering.
* MiseryPoker: Strip #227.
* NeverMyFault: Strip #123. Depressed Character 11 is bullied into committing suicide, and everyone tries to backpedal on their actions.
* ObliviousGuiltSlinging: Strip #75. Depressed Character 03's colleagues are talking about the cowardliness of suicide around the water cooler. After he kills himself, they're just as incredulous as to why he didn't come and talk to them.
* PaperThinDisguise: The cards used whenever a character is [[StepfordSmiler faking happiness]] seem a little like this, albeit unintentionally.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Satellite Character 09 gives one to Depressed Character 16 in strip #263 after her bout of MiseryPoker with Depressed Character 02 in strip #227.
* RuleOfPerception: Strip #248. The doctor doesn't think his patient is depressed because she still looks well-composed. Also to a lesser degree in strip #239.
* SarcasticConfession: Depressed Character 08 in strip #110. It results in him getting strapped to a bed.
* SatelliteCharacter: Used as a catch-all term for the non-depressed characters.
* StepfordSmiler: ''Very'' prevalent among the depressed characters, represented by a character holding a card with a large smile drawn on it over their mouth.
* ThereAreNoTherapists: {{Averted|Trope}} with Satellite Character 10. Unfortunately, for various reasons, she doesn't seem to be too much help to the depressed characters that visit her.
* {{Yonkoma}}
* YouAreNumberSix: A meta-example. All of the characters in the comic are numbered by initial appearance and whether they're a depressed character or a satellite (non-depressed) character.
----
