Everything Is OK

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Instead, some people just want to be heard, and they feel better after having someone listen to their stories. I like that it can be a good way to introduce people who don't have these things to mental illness and the stigma around it. Instead of telling your friend that everything will be okay, consider asking your friend how they are feeling.

I appreciate Tung making something beautiful and comforting out of a painful mental health journey, but I found that it came at the cost of making something that feels real. It’s funny to others because, yep, I read a lot of pretty dark novels and actually because I enjoy them, but in reality it’s not the content its the sudden sleepless drive that I need to watch for. You probably don’t speak the same way to your client, coworker, or boss as you would to a family member or friend.This quote has actually gone viral through the years, and it’s encouraging to think about the number of people who have committed to being who they needed when they were younger. While I recognized many of Tung’s thoughts and experiences from my own mental health journey, I never once felt the jagged rawness that come from dealing with depression and anxiety while reading this.

It’s how she realized she had a problem, what she did to combat it, and her thoughts on self-care and self-love. With this book, Debbie ventures into more personal territory, as it describes her struggles with anxiety and depression. Even when we feel powerless in the face of huge challenges, we can remember that our individual actions can make the world better.I didn't realize going into it that this book would hold a much more serious and heavy tone than her other collections, but wow, it was so good. Whether you live far away or near your family member going through a crisis, you can figure out ways to help. While this question may offer reassurances in some situations, be careful of implying that something can be done to “fix the situation.

The phrase likely evolved from general interrogative statements used to inquire about someone's well-being or situation. I have at this point read SO many books about anxiety/depression that this seems familiar to me (you can see my GN-Psych library) but Tung's artwork--with cuteness and vulnerability and lots of space for reflection, simple, direct, is relatable. I think if you are depressed and lost and have never talked about what is going on in your life, this is the book for you. When climate anxiety gets the best of you, remember that experts are devoting their life’s work to reversing the impact of climate change.Reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline or the Crisis Text Line — or the Trans Lifeline, The Trevor Project Hotline, the Veterans Crisis Line, or any of these other mental health resources. A brilliant graphic memoir depicting the author’s battle with depression and anxiety, and her journey towards recovery. She shares what it’s like navigating life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and constantly feeling like all hope is lost. If you need to offer reassurance and support to a friend who is going through a tough time, consider these alternatives to “it’s going to be okay. Familial relationships are sometimes tricky, and your family may go through a series of rough patches when they experience significant losses.