Equal parts hysterical, heartbreaking and hopeful. A beautifully illustrated example of the power of sharing authentic stories of mental health -- Jenny Lawson Gemma Correll's Anxietyland is a deeply felt and surprisingly funny book about what it's like to live with the feeling that disaster not just could, but probably will happen at any second. Inhabitants of Anxietyland will relate, and so will everyone else. A great book! -- Roz Chast A poignant memoir about the struggle of living with anxiety. Heartbreaking and perfectly funny at the same time, ANXIETYLAND showcases Gemma Corrells tremendous gifts as an artist and the fortitude that has carried her through anxietyland and beyond -- Felicia Day I have a vacation home in Anxietyland, and Gemma Correll perfectly captures the hunted animal feeling of being a depressed, anxious babe in a way that is so vulnerable and funny and good; this book is honest, and doesnt feel like corny self-help, and is relatable in a way that makes you feel seen, not like a freak -- Samantha Irby Gemmas hilarious drawing style provides laughs and relief on some tough topics! Get Gemmas work in your life as a mood stabilizer! -- Maria Bamford Gemma Corell takes us on a roller coaster ride through a life accompanied by two faithful and relentless companions: anxiety and depression. A brave and relatable narrative that allows readers to gain deeper insight into their own emotional rollercoasters, and into what it means to live with mental illness -- Nora Krug In Anxietyland, Gemma Correll's gorgeous memoir about her life-long experiences with anxiety, readers get a front-row seat to her hero's journey. Correll writes honestly and generously about her experiences - what worked and what didn't - and her book is the perfect companion for anyone suffering from anxiety and other mood disorders. This book is the perfect blend of self-disclosure, somatic descriptions, real-talk about gnarly conditions, compassion, and most of all, hope. Everyone in my life needs this tender, heart-filled book -- Christie Tate Gemma overcomes the most frustrating part of anxiety/depression, the inability to express it in words! It made me feel good because its funny, of course, but more importantly I felt less alone from page one, nay from the cover. Its as valuable as months of talk therapy. I give it my highest recommendation which is my highest recommendation -- Gary Gulman Far-too-relatable and a-lot-bit-healing; Gemma sweeps playfulness and humor into the darkest and most anxious of corners. I loved this book -- Craig Thompson Gemma Correll is the cartoonist that captures our times * Forbes * Feeling anxious? A bit panicky? Fear not cartoonist and self-proclaimed World Champion Overthinker Gemma Correll is here to help you laugh about it * NPR * Dealing with a mental health condition is no laughing matter. But British illustrator Gemma Correll is channeling her depression and anxiety into her artand the results are hilarious * Huffington Post * One of the funniest and most affable mental health memoirs to come along in a while * Publishers Weekly * Humorous and illuminating * Booklist *
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