Mesmer

The Anxiety Monster

attached to: Anxious Ax

The Anxiety Monster resides in the mind of Ax, and manifests as a ghastly apparition that only he can see, yelling out all of the horrible possibilities of any given scenario Ax might be in. When Ax can't get him under control, his effects can rise to the surface and send Ax into a spiral.

occupation: causing anxiety
base of operations:
hanging on Ax's shoulder

height: varies | weight: a heavy burden
eyes: red | hair: standing on end

status: adrenaline filled
roles: oppressive
likes: thinking thru every horrible scenario possible at the most inopportune time
dislikes: EVERYTHING

abilities: As a figment of Ax's mind and thought process, most of the Anxiety Monster's effect on him are mental, burdening Ax with wild thoughts. Occasionally, these thoughts are helpful to Ax, who can make rational decisions based on these ideas. More often than not, though, this process is oppressive for Ax, and, if left unchecked, can also effect him physically with panic attacks, nervous breakdowns, or possibly worse.

first appearance: Yellow is the Warmest Color (digital, 2022)
created by: William O. Tyler

stories

Stress Fracture
Stress Fracture

Stress Fracture

Ax just wants to jog, but his anxiety causes big trouble on this hot summer afternoon.

Hello There
Hello There

Hello There

Comic book creators Dave Davenport + William O. Tyler, along with a cast of their motley characters, introduce Tannis Comix.

The Anxiety Monster books + merch

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