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A review by maddison
Overthinking About You: Dating with Anxiety, OCD, and Depression by Allison Raskin
5.0
As someone who is perpetually anxious and single I got a lot of great inspiration from reading this book. The research and insight from mental health professionals really legitimatised the concepts Allison explored and the anecdotes felt real, funny and honest.
Obviously the mental health landscape is huge and the industry is ripe with inequality. I am glad this privilege was acknowledged throughout the book although I do think some of the interviews could have been more focused on inclusivity and contain diverse voices.
The chapters in which Allison gets the most vulnerable were the most compelling to me. Relationship stuff - sex, dating, break ups - is tough but I do feel more capable to go on the dating journey thanks to this book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
Obviously the mental health landscape is huge and the industry is ripe with inequality. I am glad this privilege was acknowledged throughout the book although I do think some of the interviews could have been more focused on inclusivity and contain diverse voices.
The chapters in which Allison gets the most vulnerable were the most compelling to me. Relationship stuff - sex, dating, break ups - is tough but I do feel more capable to go on the dating journey thanks to this book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.