This is the authors story of her depression and anxiety and how she got past it. I hope it helps others feel so not alone.

When I saw that Debbie Tung had a new graphic memoir out, I knew I wanted to check it out because I had previously enjoyed her book, Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.

Everything is Ok is the author’s exploration of her struggle with anxiety and depression. Her illustrations are gorgeous. Tung is exceptional at depicting her feelings in her artwork. She expresses many sentiments that are relatable to people with mental health issues.

The book does an excellent job of showing the process of dealing with depression and anxiety in a hopeful way. Overall, I found it to be uplifting, and it may be helpful to people who are dealing with these issues.

From someone who suffers from anxiety and depression i felt this was a good representation of what we go through, especially to help people who don't experience these things understand the people who do.

I could related so sooo much to this book. 😭 Dealing with anxiety and depression is really hard -- it feels as if the world is about to end and you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. With everything going on around the world, I feel that this book is very important to let people know you're not alone, and you can get through this. I've been following Debbie's work since forever and she never ceases to amaze me. Rating: 5/5 stars.

*4.5

This comic memoir is first of all so stunning! The art is just amazing and I really like how the author and illustrator shows the anxiety and depression through the art. And the message behind the comic is also a beautiful message and feels like such a “warm hug” (if that makes sense) for us who has been through similar things as the illustrator.

This memoir not only made me feel heard but it also made me feel like I wasn’t alone and also had some tips on how to handle things like anxiety and to take a break sometimes to recharge. Which is something a lot of people who are struggling with similar things needed to hear. Not only that, but the memoir also told the reality of struggling with mental health issues in a non-triggering way which is a huge plus for me.

Highly recommend reading this!

Thank you Netgalley for the Ebook ARC. I truly appreciate it. The book discusses the importance of mental health and mental illness. The artwork was beautiful and the prose was beautiful.

Everything is OK is a lovely graphic novel exploring depression and anxiety in a young woman. The story is a little cliche if you've read memoirs or graphic novels about mental health problems or diagnosis before, but as its the author's own story it doesn't bother me. The art was lovely, largely in monochrome gray-blue, with splashes of colorful panels for emphasis, and very well executed.

I have mixed feelings about this books due to my years and years dealing with mental health issues. It felt very repetitive to myself, but to someone new to mental health either for themself or to someone in their lives this is the perfect book. It really does a good job at explaining mental illnesses and how they effect people. So for people new to the mental health world it is a fabulous and for us veterans it's mostly things we have heard or read for years

I have really enjoyed the burgeoning genre of Self Help Comics. This was my first work of Debbie Tung, and I really related to it and enjoyed the artwork.

The panels on hypervigilance, stress multiplying stress, and anxiety kind of self-breeding were so relatable. Also the passages about just wanting to lay down when it feels like things aren't improving.

I did find it less relatable when it came to therapist panels, as that's not my jam, and the hesitance of the one therapist to prescribe meds felt a little preachy. Some of us need them, and behavioral therapy isn't an effective tool for everyone. Also, the material definitely felt repetitively dark and oppressive after a while. It clocks in at over 200 pages and the "It'll get better" panels take a lot of those pages to get to.

The artwork was lovely, a cool watercolor-looking style, although much of the art follows a gray/blue palette and adds to the dreary vibes (intentionally, but it just became a lot and made it all feel longer).

Overall a relatable comic, if not necessarily helpful for my own journey through mental health, and the art clearly took a lot of investment. 4 stars, and a thank you to Netgalley for a copy to review.

Oh, this was such a beautiful new release from Debbie Tung. I've always been such a fan of Debbie's works over the years. There's something about the way she shares her experiences that in turn makes you feel a little less alone in the world and a little more understood. This extends to this newest graphic memoir of hers, which is perhaps her most deeply personal work yet, in which she takes us through her journey and struggles with her own mental health.

I love the progression in which this was told, beginning with Debbie taking us through her history of experiencing bouts of loneliness, self doubt, and self criticism, eventually seeking help and receiving a diagnosis, and coming out the other side—not fully cured but with a new self awareness of where she once was and where she is now. Feeling more prepared for the bad days when they come and trusting that whatever she is feeling won't be forever. This drives home one of the major takeaways of her memoir, which is that progress is not linear. There will be setbacks. You will have days still where you don't feel your best, where you fall into old habits. But it's important to remind yourself that even in these moments when you are struggling, you are still "enough." And you will be okay.

Also, can I just say? Her full-page illustrations are breathtaking. I always enjoy those pages when they come. They almost feel like a sacred moment, one that gives you time to pause and reflect and take in the words that are on the page. But especially in this memoir with the addition of brighter colors, it's so refreshing and feels like a breath of fresh air, these bright watercolor illustrations that instantly pop, a sharp contrast to the dark colors like black and navy blue that we're used to seeing. They also work well with helping to incorporate the larger theme of the memoir, of looking ahead toward the brighter days and appreciating them when they come.

On a more personal note, there were so many moments where I found myself nodding along with Debbie's thoughts that she has, because they so deeply mirror thoughts of my own that I've had over the years that I sometimes still find myself having in my own journey to finding happiness. And I think that's one of the qualities of Debbit Tung's work that is so special: her ability to connect readers through a shared experience that we all know, making us feel seen, reminding us that we're not alone, and giving us words of comfort that we all needed to hear. This book couldn't have come at a better time for me, and it's one that I will frequently return to when I need it most.

<i>Everything is OK</i> is part memoir, part motivational platitudes on living with anxiety and depression, following author Debbie Tung's journey through figuring out her depression and then how to heal from it, step by step.

It's relatable to anyone who has struggled with depressive episodes, and focuses on the healing -- what CBT is like and how it helps to change a person's thoughts from negative and self-loathing to constructive, and the support system that Tung had around her. I can definitely see how it might give someone hope, and it provides an eye into the mind of people who haven't personally struggled with depression or anxiety, or may have family and friends who have. Honestly -- I was more interested in Tung's personal journey. The narrative cuts between her own narrative and assuring the reader that Everything Will Be Okay, and that Things Get Better, but to me it felt repetitive after a while.

I loved the art; it's very gentle and calming with the watercolors, and I loved the symbolism of the pops of colour when Tung is talking about doing better mentally.

Ouch, Everything Is OK hit hard. I had to take a few breaks while reading just because I got so overwhelmed. As someone who's also struggled with anxiety and depression for years, I felt so seen by Debbie's illustrations about her own mental health struggles. I cried more than once, and while I've heard all the advice in this book before, it still was really difficult just because the struggles Debbie described felt so real and so relatable. Sometimes it's hard to hear that it will get better or to be kinder to yourself, it's not easy to believe in that, and this book did a wonderful job of showing that it's a continuous process that you need to work on. Hearing it from someone who's been there makes it feel more impactful. Not only did this book really resonate with me and I think I'd be a great read for others who have or are going through struggles with anxiety and depression, but also with those who know someone who's going through that. It can be really difficult to explain how depression is different from sadness or how clinical anxiety is different from everyday anxiety that everyone has, and I think Everything Is OK would be an incredibly good book to have loved ones read if they want to understand someone who's struggling. A tough read but a beautiful one. I'm really glad I got to read this book.

A journey through a freelance illustrator and designer's sinking to depression and slow return, with the help of a great therapist and a supportive husband.

The conversations between Tung and her therapist are the highlight of this book. It boils down what must have been MANY sessions, bringing out the breakthroughs and best insights for those dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and depression. Tung's treatment focuses on CBT, instead of medication, but medication is not derided. It is merely not the first choice.

Much of the book is rendered in simple black-and-white, but as Tung's treatment begins working, color emerges in the world. This is not constant, as she sometimes relapses, as all sufferers do, but soon there is more color than monochrome, cheering the reader and showing that help is possible.

The biggest takeaway is the importance of consistent, professional help. Thank goodness for the NHS, and if only we here over the ocean could get as much help for our minds and bodies!

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

Thank you for the EArc. I had a hard time with this one. The overall message is good however it takes about 3/4 of the book to get there and I just found the whole thing depressing and not entertaining at all.

“i received an e-galley advance copy of this book and i will definitely be picking up a physical copy once it hits store shelves. this feels like a book that would bring me comfort and help me feel less alone when i’m having a really bad anxiety day and i can’t wait to have a copy on my shelf.“

An honest, raw, emotional and beautiful book about depression and anxiety.

This book really hit home for me as I suffer from both severe anxiety and depression. I felt how she felt and her descriptions are so spot on you feel like the roller coaster she is on is yours.

I've shared some pages from this beautiful book that I feel we all need to consider and make ourselves understand that we are all valid and all our emotions matter.

Always put yourself first.
Always ask for help.
Know you are never ever alone.

A beautifully illustrated story depicting depression in a realistic light. The author knows just how to describe how readers feel about their mental health and the struggle of the journey along the way. This is great for anyone who is struggling right now, or ever,

This book was combination graphic memoir/self-help/inspirational. Mostly, it focuses on the author's experiences overcoming depression and anxiety, and how others can apply her techniques in their daily lives. I feel that most people who have experienced depression or anxiety will find a lot to relate to in this book. If you've struggled with these things for some time, you've likely already heard much of the advice that this book has to offer. At times it felt a little didactic, the solutions a little too simple/peppy, but it was still an enjoyable read. I especially loved the author's art style and use of color.

It brings forward the conversation about mental health, especially anxiety and depression and the ups and downs everyone has, although it’s talking about hard themes it does so in a hopeful way, it’s a story about being kind to ourselves, growing and learning. It’s relatable and it can feel comforting to read about someone else’s experiences.

This was so well done. It really takes you through the journey and from someone with anxiety myself, I really enjoyed seeing it written out. It had some great advice as well and I think it will help a lot of people!