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*Thank You to Andrew McNeal publishing, Debbie Tung, and Netgalley for providing me with an E-ARC of "Everything is Ok" in exchange for an honest review*

I really love Debbie Tung's work (Book Love is a personal favorite) and in "Everything Is Ok" Debbie tackles her struggle with depression and how she got help. Since I have depression, I thought that this was a tad bit triggering for me, but it still was beautifully done! This illustrations are gorgeous as well.

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This book was AMAZING! I feel like this author has crawled through my mind and articulated everything I can never manage to say and they did it in a concise way that is easy to digest. They did not use too many words , they did not use confusing language. Furthermore the little therapy bites were amazing and helpful. For anyone new to these feelings or new to the idea of seeking treatment I feel like this book could demistify therapy and alleviate some of that fear and shame of seeking help. This was beautifully written and drawn. I cannot sing enough praises for this book and now I have to find their other book!

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Made me cry throughout the entire read because it's so relatable!

Debbie's work is always honest, raw and meaningful. This collection is by far the best I would say.

For someone like me who have anxiety, I was able to know what she's trying to say. For the parts which represents other mental health conditions, I can understand how it feels to be all alone despite having everyone around you but feeling helpless at the same time.

You are strong. You are someone who's making people around the world to become more aware about mental health (anxiety, depression and so on). Thank you for this bringing out this book. Means a lot.

Thank you, Andrews McMeel, for the advance reading copy.

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Everything is OK is a stunning look at coming to terms with not being "OK" all the time. I really loved how honest the author was and how perfectly she captures the feelings of being anxious and depressed. I've read her other graphic novels and I've loved them all.

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Everything is OK is a hopeful story about mental health, dealing with anxiety and depression, and learning to treat yourself with kindness. I can recommend it to anyone struggling with mental health or who wants to get a glimpse into the lives of people who do. Debbie depicts many of the struggles I've been going through and the slow recovery journey. Throughout this entire book, I've felt like I'm following my own story of accepting that sometimes I might need to ask for help. Beautifully illustrated, this book couldn't have found me at a better time.

Now I need to check if Debbie is selling any prints inspired by these pages - I sometimes need a reminder that Everything is OK.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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<i>Everything is OK</i> is a graphic memoir about the author's experience with depression and anxiety. Told in a collection of bite-sized comics in both black and white and color, there are moments and feelings that those who have experience with mental illness can relate to - and for those who haven't, it provides a window into what others might be dealing with. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in graphic memoirs.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.

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Found this book at the perfect time! First of all, the water colors illuatration is beautiful. I like how mixing of colors signified mixing of emotions, how dark colors and colorful palates distinguished between her current depressive state and hope (that's what I perceived). Secondly, I've been dealing through some things mentioned in the book myself and I could relate to a lot of them. So, I felt as if I was reading my own story. Overall, it's a good illustration about mental health and how easily we ignore to take care of ourselves. It was definitely worth reading.

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I'm a huge love of Debbie's illustration work but Everything is OK really does blow it out of the water. At multiple times, I caught myself nodding along with her illustrations and thoughts and even said jokingly to my colleague, 'Jesus Debbie just illustrate my life why don't you!'. Everything is OK is a poignant account of Debbie's experiences and journey with her mental health and I just know that this will not only help those already suffering but will also make those who may not be aware - or maybe who have been afraid to ask for help - realize that they too are not OK and could use a helping hand.

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This graphic novel made me feel so seen. I really recommend it to anyone struggling with anxiety or that think they are only going through a phase. Your mental health is as important (if not more) than your physical health. Threat yourself with the kindness!

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC In exchange for an honest review.

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THE ART! There were so many pages I just want to frame and hang on my wall. I

I can relate to a lot of what the protagonist is struggling with. Depression/anxiety - the heaviness of having to keep on keeping on amidst your intense worries.

This book is hopeful, encouraging and beautiful.

The only thing I found even slightly unrealistic is that there were no concerns about the cost of therapy. Even with insurance it's difficult to access (at least here in the U.S.). Touching on that a bit might have been nice, but if it wasn't the author's experience I understand why it wasn't included.

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