Tallguywrites ([info]tallguywrites) wrote,
@ 2009-11-04 10:45:00
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Psychiatric Tales: Last Chapter
Here, at last then, is the final chapter of Psychiatric Tales. As ever if you spot any mistakes or have anything critical to say, then please let me know. I tend to think of these online versions of the stories as beta versions, which still need debugging. So all comments help.

The book still isn't finished. I have to redo much of the lettering in the first half of the book, correct spelling mistakes, plus rewrite and redraw four pages of an earlier chapter which, as it stands, is factually confusing.

The book will be out from Blank Slate in Feb and will be available through their website and various other places.

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[info]lupabitch
2009-11-04 11:01 am UTC (link)
Page 5, third panel, "I was much easier" should be "It was much easier".
Page 7, fourth panel, emptyness should be emptiness.
Page 8, second panel, A should be I.

Really looking forward to this book; I want two copies, one for me, and one for my office once I'm in private practice. I want to show clients that their are ways of looking at what they're facing without the huge amount of stigma associated with mental illness. Thank you for this.

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[info]lurpak
2009-11-04 11:12 am UTC (link)
Moving stuff... I'm looking forward to the book.

I don't know if it's just flickr playing up, but the last picture is showing up as 'currently unavailable' on your post

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[info]ladyperegrine
2009-11-04 11:35 am UTC (link)
Yeah, that was true for me too.

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[info]victory_gin
2009-11-04 11:22 am UTC (link)
Brilliantly eloquent and utterly inspiring - so much of this resonates with my experiences in life. Thank you so much for sharing yours...

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[info]ff00ff
2009-11-04 11:34 am UTC (link)
Self indulgent.

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[info]ladyperegrine
2009-11-04 11:37 am UTC (link)
I disagree. I don't think it's meant as aggrandizement; I think he's trying to show that he's not merely coming from a place of observing without judgment, but that he's (very recently) faced his own demons and - as much as anyone ever can - overcome them. I think it's meant as more of a "if I can do this, you can too," if people are reading who have similar life experiences and mental health issues.

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[info]ladyperegrine
2009-11-04 11:34 am UTC (link)
I feel waves of chills across my body at that last part, at how everything comes together.

Glah. And now I'm teary.

Thanks for sharing this. I too suffer from depression and social anxiety, and like you, I managed to come back from the darker places, from literally standing on the edge and looking down.

I can't wait to get the book! So, so powerful.

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[info]tallguywrites
2009-11-04 11:47 am UTC (link)
However individual we are, the pattern of this particular form of mental suffering, always seems to take a similar path. I was stunned, when researching Nick Drake for an earlier chapter, how his problems echoed mine. I could quite easily have just faded away in life like he did. Thanks for you kind comments.

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[info]jabberworks
2009-11-04 11:54 am UTC (link)
Wow, you've created a very powerful book, Darryl!!! It's beautifully crafted, insightful and moving. I'm so glad it's going to be published, it's going to be a classic.

Well done, you! And well done for following through with what you do so well, despite everything!

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[info]demongoldfish
2009-11-04 12:52 pm UTC (link)
amazing stuff. can't wait to buy it

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[info]jacketeer
2009-11-04 12:59 pm UTC (link)
Wow. WOW. I've loved everything up to this point, but this chapter definitely packs a hard punch. Thank you for sharing this with us, your talents are astounding. Can't wait for the book to come out!

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[info]cadwell
2009-11-04 01:31 pm UTC (link)
You use black and white in such a varied, stunning and subtle way. So many tremendous panels in there. Glad to hear it's being published, can't wait to pick up a copy next year.

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[info]subweird
2009-11-04 01:32 pm UTC (link)
just awesome.

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[info]sweetpizza
2009-11-04 01:46 pm UTC (link)
I've always liked you, Darryl!

You've done an amazing piece of art here, and I hope you're feeling proud of yourself. Yes, I can't wait to buy this!

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[info]crazycrone
2009-11-04 02:55 pm UTC (link)
Amazing; powerful stuff. I could really relate to a lot of your feelings and experiences, and I'm sure many others will.
his is proper important work, congratulations.

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[info]heavenscalyx
2009-11-04 03:14 pm UTC (link)
This is awesome stuff, both the story and the art. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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[info]peacerabbit
2009-11-04 03:48 pm UTC (link)
I too could relate to this chapter very strongly on a personal level. I found it extremely powerful. I will definitely be purchasing this when it's available.



What you said about your childhood also struck a chord with me. My younger brother and I were painfully shy as kids and hardly spoke, even to say "thank you" or "how are you" because we were just so afraid...of saying the wrong thing. I've since grown out of it - after recovering from my depression I got better in many ways, including socially. My brother is a lot better now too. He has friends, and they think he's funny -- he makes a lot of witty comments. But he's still so painfully silent in new situations or in front of adults, even with our grandparents. He hardly ever talks in front of the family and when he does it's often so quiet that no one can understand him. It's incredibly frustrating. Now I'm wondering, after reading this chapter, if social anxiety disorder has anything to do with it. I know this isn't the place to ask about that. I'm just glad that you opened my eyes to the possibility.

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[info]lewbasnight
2009-11-04 04:15 pm UTC (link)
Man, fantastic. I was too drawn in reading the text and exploring the images to do much proofing, sorry.
I'm really pleased that this process has been not only beneficial but healthy for you. It gives me some hope, honestly.
I'll be looking for the book when it comes out-- copies for me, and for some folks I think will get something out of it.

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[info]finkenstein
2009-11-04 04:23 pm UTC (link)
Absolutely beautiful, it brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing this with us. I think so many people can relate to these feelings of alienation and sadness, more than we all think. We are not alone. Thank you Darryl!

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[info]caoil
2009-11-04 04:44 pm UTC (link)
I hope they ship internationally! I'm definitely putting a reminder in my calendar for this as I'll be getting a copy for me, as well as another few to share with people.

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[info]percyprune
2009-11-04 05:09 pm UTC (link)
I hope you know, Daryll, that many of us out there in and at the fringes of the comics world hold you in high esteem.

I look forward to the published work. It's excellent. I really hope this is a springboard to more work.

We never did get to link up any time over the past few years. But if you ever find you have the wherwithal to fly out to Sweden we'd be happy to put you up. We would love to see you.

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[info]tallguywrites
2009-11-04 05:13 pm UTC (link)
Sweden sounds great. It all comes down to money as usual. With luck the book will start to bring in some serious work and money next year. Then I'll be able to travel a little. Cheers!

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[info]frenzyj
2009-11-04 05:22 pm UTC (link)
Your stories are incredible - this one in particular.
Gave me tingles.
Amazing stuff thanks :)

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[info]vilepanda
2009-11-04 06:31 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to buying your book and sharing it with folk who have trouble understanding depression. Incredible!

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[info]pintsizedwife
2009-11-04 06:49 pm UTC (link)
The end reminds me of this JG Ballard quote;
"All you can do is cling to your own obsessions. All of them, to the end. Be honest with them. Identify them. Construct your own personal mythology out of them and follow that mythology, follow those obsessions like stepping stones in front of a sleepwalker. I think if you compromise with your own obsessions, that way lies disaster."

Also, supposed to be starting a Mental Health Nursing course next year, but now terrified. :(

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[info]tallguywrites
2009-11-05 09:59 am UTC (link)
I'm a huge fan of Ballard. Don't panic over the mental health course. Just try it and see how it goes.

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[info]faithhopetricks
2009-11-04 07:04 pm UTC (link)
This is great. I teared up reading it. I look forward to buying your book, and I think mental health institutions and clinics should buy copies, too, so people can have something this good to read instead of awful brochures. It's wonderful.

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[info]drummygirl
2009-11-04 07:16 pm UTC (link)
I think the structure of the book is very well served by a punchline of personal experience at the end. (and glad you're feeling better too!) I've really enjoyed reading - I will tell everyone about this when it's out.
xj

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[info]amuchmoreexotic
2009-11-04 07:47 pm UTC (link)
This is really excellent. I'm looking forward to being able to say I was a fan of yours before you were famous!

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[info]motodraconis
2009-11-04 09:21 pm UTC (link)
I can't wait for the book!

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