coping.

2026

6 min

English

Three individuals describe their unique ways of coping with everyday stress, anxiety, and mental health.

$43

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Three individuals describe their unique ways of coping with everyday stress, anxiety, and mental health. A narrative short film presented as documentary-style interviews, exploring the honest, messy reality of coping mechanisms and neurodivergent life.

Status
Released
Production
Oddly Optimistic Pictures, Grim Tidings Picture Company

Keywords

  • depression
  • autism
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
  • obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)
  • mental health
  • neuro-diversity
  • anxiety
  • adhd
  • neurological disorder
  • neurodivergence

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Top Cast

Alexander McGonagle as Pencil Dropper

Michelle Taylor as Chair Spinner

John O'Gorman as Voice Note Recorder

Tom Murphy as Interviewer

Top Crew

Tom Murphy · Director, Writer

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