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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
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I unearthed this from my TBR and I was thinking that since I'm currently going through some mental health stuff that isn't getting better I might give it a go now because it could be... relatable, revelatory... idk. Well, it was relatable in some ways, but also not really.
From the outside, yes, some of the stuff the protagonist is going through is similar and I have or used to have a lot of anxiety as well (I kind of feel like I don't have enough energy to be anxious anymore). But this book confirmed for me that I'm not depressed even if it can sometimes look like it from the outside. So on this front, I'm not sure if it fulfilled my expectations, but it was useful in a way.
The art is really nice and I quite enjoyed it. Especially the contrasts between most of the comic being done in black, whites and greys and the occasional pop of watercolours. I will say that toward the ending, some of the pages felt a little redundant, but it wasn't by too much, so not that big of an issue.
This was quite a nice read, would recommend if this is something you are interested it.
From the outside, yes, some of the stuff the protagonist is going through is similar and I have or used to have a lot of anxiety as well (I kind of feel like I don't have enough energy to be anxious anymore). But this book confirmed for me that I'm not depressed even if it can sometimes look like it from the outside. So on this front, I'm not sure if it fulfilled my expectations, but it was useful in a way.
The art is really nice and I quite enjoyed it. Especially the contrasts between most of the comic being done in black, whites and greys and the occasional pop of watercolours. I will say that toward the ending, some of the pages felt a little redundant, but it wasn't by too much, so not that big of an issue.
This was quite a nice read, would recommend if this is something you are interested it.
A really beautiful journey through depression and anxiety. I loved the art so much and the overall story was everything I needed it to be. Sometimes reading someone else’s journey to healing is eye opening. I also believe this is a great place to start for people who are struggling to help and understand a loved one who may be struggling. I couldn’t give it 5 stars though, as I feel it glossed over the fact that sometimes mental illness doesn’t come from trauma or pain, sometimes a persons brain is simply wired that way. But the overall message along with the amazing art made this a really important and meaningful read.
Huge thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing @andrewsmcmeel and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-ARc in exchange for an honest review.
I love when authors take the time to write relatable content on the topic of mental illness. We live in a day and age when it is a common and unfortunate epidemic, however, still stigmatized as problematic. This graphic novel is raw and visceral. The author takes the time to expose the realities of having depression and what it actually looks like on the daily. Not much is hidden here and I admire the work that was done to depict what going through therapy might look like as well. I enjoyed that the author still explained at the end that it's something that is never cured but just something that has to be treated and managed. The reality of having this type of illness.
My only gripe with this book is that it was marketed as having humor in it. I just didn't see it. Could have been just me. Maybe I didn't get it or just didn't think it was funny.
Overall, 4 stars for the above stated reasons. I do think this would be a good resource for depression. You are not alone. Also for family members/ caretakers to read so they too can understand what depression looks like in a way that is fun and relatable.
I love when authors take the time to write relatable content on the topic of mental illness. We live in a day and age when it is a common and unfortunate epidemic, however, still stigmatized as problematic. This graphic novel is raw and visceral. The author takes the time to expose the realities of having depression and what it actually looks like on the daily. Not much is hidden here and I admire the work that was done to depict what going through therapy might look like as well. I enjoyed that the author still explained at the end that it's something that is never cured but just something that has to be treated and managed. The reality of having this type of illness.
My only gripe with this book is that it was marketed as having humor in it. I just didn't see it. Could have been just me. Maybe I didn't get it or just didn't think it was funny.
Overall, 4 stars for the above stated reasons. I do think this would be a good resource for depression. You are not alone. Also for family members/ caretakers to read so they too can understand what depression looks like in a way that is fun and relatable.
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اول خیلی گارد بودم نسبت بهش و گفتم احتمالا یه کتاب کلیشه ای دیگه با حرفای عامیانه و اینستاگرامیه، ولی هرچی بیشتر خوندم بیشتر حس کردم که نه مث اینکه کتاب خوبیه. با اینکه باز هم یه سری جملات و حرفای کلیشه ای بعضا داشت، ولی خیلی خوب در مورد افسردگی و اضطراب و درجات مختلف خلق پایین و روش های مختلف برخورد باهاش صحبت کرده بود و به نظرم خوب تونسته بود از زاویه دید فردی که با این مشکلات دسته و پنجه نرم میکنه دنیا و زندگی رو نشون بده. در خلال جلسات روان درمانی داخل کتابم صحبتایی که رد و بدل میشدن واقعا تا حد خوبی به نظرم علمی بودن. این روزا که اکثر افراد درجاتی از اضطراب و خلق پایین رو خودشون یا اطرافیانشون دارن، خوندن این کتاب واقعا به نظرم خیلی میتونه کمک کننده باشه
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