Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression

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Dating is hard but when you live with anxiety, OCD, and/or depression, dating can feel like a minefield. At last, a book that focuses solely on mental health and dating an intersection that demands attention, given that one in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.Overthinking About Youisa memoir-driven self-help book that explores the complex connection between brain and heart, for an engaging, useful, and relatable read for anyone whose mental health has gotten in the way of successful romantic relationships.Dating is hard. But pursuing love and relationships when you live with mental illness can be even more overwhelming.

Allison Raskin knows this challenge firsthand and shares her journey with perfect candour. Shes learned from her experiences, and we get to learn from her, discovering new ways to form healthy dating and relationship habits. How do you talk to a partner about your mental health What is the potential impact of SSRIs on your body What is the difference between having valid concerns and catastrophising Its all here, from meeting online to how to handle a breakup, from recognising and avoiding unhealthy relationships to the big one sex.

Woven in throughout are interviews with clinical psychologists, a psychiatrist, a sexologist, relationship experts, and real-life couples for their points of view and professional guidance. All to help you walk away from this book feeling less alone in the struggleandbetter prepared to tackle dating and relationships with more confidence and less worry.

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Allison Raskin is a warm hug in the world of mental health. She reminds us that this life is meant to be enjoyed and to never give up on love because we all are more than deserving of it.This book is going to save relationships!KelseyDarragh, author ofDontF*cking Panic: The Shit They DontTell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, and Depression

Romance and love can pressallthe buttons for overthinkers,denying us what we ultimately crave.Thank you,Allison, for being the brave soul to finally show us we can do bothfretandshare a healthy intimate connection with another awesome human! Sarah Wilson,New York Timesbestselling author ofFirst, We Make the Beast Beautiful

A warm and thoughtful guide to an under-discussed topic. Mara Wilson, writer and actor

This invaluable and empowering primer delivers on its promise to help readers date while struggling with mental illness.Publishers Weekly

Allison Raskin is a warm hug in the world of mental health. She reminds us that this life is meant to be enjoyed and to never give up on love because we all are more than deserving of it.This book is going to save relationships!KelseyDarragh, author ofDontF*cking Panic: The Shit They DontTell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, and Depression

Romance and love can pressallthe buttons for overthinkers,denying us what we ultimately crave.Thank you,Allison, for being the brave soul to finally show us we can do bothfretandshare a healthy intimate connection with another awesome human! Sarah Wilson,New York Timesbestselling author ofFirst, We Make the Beast Beautiful

A warm and thoughtful guide to an under-discussed topic. Mara Wilson, writer and actor

This invaluable and empowering primer delivers on its promise to help readers date while struggling with mental illness.Publishers Weekly

A quick, quippy book that can be read in an afternoon. The thing I liked most was Raskins observation that were allowed to be works in progress, and that if youre prone to overthink, it doesnt mean you cant or shouldnt be in love.Boston Globe

Raskins book is a powerful reminder that while mental health can be all-consuming, it doesnt define youand it certainly doesnt have to define your relationships.Teen Vogue

Author Bio

Allison RaskinisaNew York Timesbestsellingauthor, actress, director,mental health advocate,and cocreator of the YouTube comedy channel and podcastJust Between Us.She alsoruns Emotional Support Lady, a platform for mental health advocacy on Instagram and Patreon.