Hi there! I’m Nanea Hoffman, creator of the Anxiety Blob and the online platform, Sweatpants & Coffee! Here, you’ll find my heartfelt writing, illustrations, journals, and plush characters, as well as encouragement for you on your own personal creative adventure. Welcome!
The Anxiety Blob Story
The Anxiety Blob was born as a doodle in September of 2015. I was feeling anxious and worried all the time, even when there was no reason to feel that way. One day, I was working on a social media post, so drew a quick doodle of what my anxiety looked like. Apparently, my anxiety closely resembles a vaguely worried potato-shaped little guy which I eventually named the Anxiety Blob.
A good friend commissioned a crafter to create actual Blobs based on that doodle as a gift for me. I posted about them on social media, and immediately people began asking to buy them.
The Anxiety Blob became a great source of comfort to me and others, especially as I faced a breast cancer diagnosis.
Today, nearly 20% of Americans over the age of 18 suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. That is a staggering number! The Anxiety Blob provides comfort and a tangible way to express your fears. It lets you know you are not alone, and it gives you a soft, cuddly friend to hug. On social media platforms such as Instagram, people proudly show off their Anxiety Blobs as a way to validate their experiences.
I hope that you enjoy your Anxiety Blob, and that when you snuggle it, you’ll remember that anxious is how you feel, not who you are.
Love, Nanea
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The Anxiety Blob Story
The Anxiety Blob was born as a doodle in September of 2015. I was feeling anxious and worried all the time, even when there was no reason to feel that way. One day, I was working on a social media post, so drew a quick doodle of what my anxiety looked like. Apparently, my anxiety closely resembles a vaguely worried potato-shaped little guy which I eventually named the Anxiety Blob.
A good friend commissioned a crafter to create actual Blobs based on that doodle as a gift for me. I posted about them on social media, and immediately people began asking to buy them.
The Anxiety Blob became a great source of comfort to me and others, especially as I faced a breast cancer diagnosis.
Today, nearly 20% of Americans over the age of 18 suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. That is a staggering number! The Anxiety Blob provides comfort and a tangible way to express your fears. It lets you know you are not alone, and it gives you a soft, cuddly friend to hug. On social media platforms such as Instagram, people proudly show off their Anxiety Blobs as a way to validate their experiences.
I hope that you enjoy your Anxiety Blob, and that when you snuggle it, you’ll remember that anxious is how you feel, not who you are.
Love, Nanea