This woman uses comics to cope with her arthritis

In 2013, Antima Nahar was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She is a graphic designer and illustrator from Goa, India and uses her artistic talents to cope with her condition.

“My doctor suggested that I start writing a journal to keep track of my health, emotions and diet. As I started writing, I realized that drawing was how I expressed myself best. So, why not do that?” the 38-year-old tells BuzzFeed.

Nahar endured many treatments and received a lot of advice from others on how to relieve her arthritis pain. However, her drawings are perhaps the most emotionally therapeutic. Take a look at her journey through some of the drawings she shared on her personal Instagram.

(All photo credits via Facebook/Instagram).