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How the creative outlet of cosplay helped Scarlett to battle depression
Scarlett, 19, was an A* student when doing her GCSEs, but by the time she reached her A-Levels she could no longer ignore the clinical depression that was impacting her life. She attempted suicide, and spent two months in an acute day centre. Afterwards, she wanted a way to feel βnormalβ again. She tried cosplay, and it quickly became a favourite hobby - something that allows her to both open up and feel a sense of control. Her favourite character is The Other Mother from Coraline - someone who transforms from being nice to a villain.
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