Reviews with content warning for Panic attacks/disorders - Everything Is OK

Debbie shares quite a lot about her experiences with depression and anxiety, and takes a thoughtful look at her healing process. Her art is beautiful and really illustrates what she's talking about. I've seen several people say they didn't like this book as much as her other work, and now I have to wonder if there's a solid reason or if it's just because of this book's subject matter.

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emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.0

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megmo's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

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5.0

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Everything Is OK is a beautifully raw, honest and poignant graphic novel which takes an authentic and deeply personal look at the authors experience of anxiety and depression. The book reads like a mix between a graphic novel memoir and a self-help guide, which in theory probably shouldn't work but does so beautifully.

Debbie's thoughts are so insightful and frank that for anyone who has struggled with their mental health, it will be like looking into a mirror at times. There are so many aha moments and helpful insights throughout the book it is hard not to love it.

The illustrations are quite simply beautiful and each pairs perfectly with the message that is being portrayed. The contrast of light and dark and the occasional burst of colour is stunning, alongside some full page illustrations which are quite breath-taking.

Overall I loved this graphic novel and think it's one everyone will benefit from reading. It's the perfect mix of a tough topic with some dark insights, mixed with beautiful illustrations and a lingering sense of hope. I'm really looking forward to reading some of Debbi's other work and am especially excited to get my hands on Book Lover.

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4.0

4 stars - It was really good

This is Tung’s emotional journey of living with depression and anxiety. It shows the importance of therapy and really reinforces that everything is ok, especially when you are struggling with mental health issues. This comic shows that you aren’t being judged and that help is out there. I can see this comic being helpful for people who are struggling.

Trigger warnings: discussions of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

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