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Kind of Coping
Kind of Coping: An Illustrated Look at Life with Anxiety | Maureen Marzi Wilson
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In the spirit of Allie Brosh's bestseller Hyperbole and a Half, Maureen Marzi Wilsonthe popular Instagram cartoonist behind Introvert Doodlesis back with a brand-new collection of hilarious, relatable, and heartwarming doodles about anxiety that show you that you are not alone. If you struggle with anxiety, you may feel like its you against the world all the time. Sometimes, your anxiety can be too much to handle all at oncewouldnt it be nice to have someone around that understood exactly what you were going through? Meet Marzi! She struggles with anxiety just like you. In Kind of Coping, join Marzi as she (kind of) copes with her own anxiety from day to day, finding the humor in her condition with this collection of funny, encouraging, and supportive comics that show you the best you can do sometimes is just kind of copeand thats totally OK! Whether its a panic attack or an awkward social snafu, Marzi knows what you are going through. With over 150 full-color doodles that deliver hope and inspiration, unconditional support, and big laughs, let Marzi share her journey with you.
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MatchlessMarie
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I really liked this one. Not all of the doodles were meant to be ha-ha funny. And a lot of the humor is dark, but as someone with general/social anxiety I could relate to it a lot and enjoyed it. #BookSpinBingo #JoysOfJune

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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MatchlessMarie
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CaffeineAndCandy ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
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Avanders
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Yay!! Best day of the month — received my #cbbc #coffeebeanbookclub package! 👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you @Mommamanzi for the yummy coffee and that perfect to-go coffee mug! Love it!! 😍🥰😘♥️

In other news... I‘ve decided to wander into Kind of Coping territory. Maybe it came too soon after Brosh, but it feels ... well, not as good. Let‘s leave it at that for now... continuing through. 😁

BethM That mug is awesome! The tagged book I found more depressing than uplifting honestly. I was expecting something like Sarah scribbles but it‘s not the same. 4y
Avanders @BethM yeah... I‘m going to try a little longer and... if I don‘t finish it, say that‘s good enough. I think i‘m about halfway through... I am enjoying it a *little* more. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 4y
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mrsmarch
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I have not gotten bingo yet 🙄

hermyknee I feel most if not all of those things 😳 4y
mcipher Oh I‘m so bingo. This is pandemic life - anxiety times 10... 😕 4y
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rabbitprincess
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A quick read and relatable for this reader, who has some social anxiety (probably worsened thanks to the pandemic) and a history of panic attacks. I was getting anxious just reading about some of the situations! Worth reading for non-anxious people especially.

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cwarnier
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Panpan

I thought this would be better. There wasn't much of a story line

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BethM
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Mehso-so

Cute, and some illustrations hit home like this one. On the balance the book is more focused on social anxiety and panic attacks. If you‘re a GAD person like me, it may not really resonate. I suggest Sarah Scribbles.

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MaleficentBookDragon
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This little book nails it. It illustrates, in a really funny and touching way, what anxiety can feel like. I‘m keeping this one for when I need reminders to be kinder to others, and myself.

Avanders 💖💖 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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This was literally me the last 3 days. I get so mad at myself when I waste a weekend. Now I‘ll be up all night stewing about it and end up oversleeping. 😣

Texreader I did that today! Tonight I realized, I could have been reading! What the heck is wrong with me? 4y
DGRachel We all have those weekends. Don‘t be hard on yourself and definitely don‘t let it keep you awake! There‘s always next weekend to be productive. Or the one after that. 💖 4y
Avanders Aww.. looks like a nice weekend! I‘m sure it was needed. 🧘🏽‍♀️🛁💙 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Second cup of coffee today. I don't usually do that. The aeropress just makes such tasty coffee and it goes great with books.
This one is a cappuccino with lots of foam. 😃

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MaleficentBookDragon
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I'm so buying (or crocheting) a hand puppet.

Texreader This is hilarious! 5y
Hooked_on_books This is awesome 😂 5y
CaroPi I also use "in the documental series (Buffy / X Files /star wars) ". It used to work well... Unfortunately now I work in IT. And people admire these comments ?‍♀️ (edited) 5y
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batsy 🤣 5y
MaleficentBookDragon @CaroPi 😹 sometimes it backfires on us.😂 5y
Avanders Yesss flesh toned onesie! 🤣😂 5y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I just texted my sister (a psychologist) that she should add this therapy to her practice.
She has not answered me.😹

bookseller_cate I will say, my Zelda kitty is keeping me sane. Let me know if you need someone to text with. ❤️📚 5y
Karisa 😹😹😹 5y
MaleficentBookDragon @bookseller_cate oh thank you! You are so sweet. 5y
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bookseller_cate @MaleficentBookDragon 🤗❤️📚duthie 7 8 at geemail dot com (edited) 5y
wanderinglynn ❤️🐱❤️🐱 I would add that pups also work. 😉 5y
rubyslippersreads Kitten therapy is the best! My kitties are definitely helping me through these difficult times. (They never wanted me to leave the house anyway. 😸) 5y
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Lreads
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I had a pleasant afternoon finishing up Captain Toad Treasure Tracker on the Switch and also finishing the tagged book, Kind Of Coping by Maureen “Marzi” Wilson. I would recommend this book to those who would like to understand Anxiety better. I myself found it triggered my own Anxiety at times so I may not reread it.
#anxiety

Kenyazero This looks like an interesting read. I've been told that talking about anxiety and panic can cause anxiety and panic, so it's interesting reading about your experience with this book. 5y
Lreads @Kenyazero Whenever I try to read self-help books on anxiety it seems to bring out the anxious feelings and I just can‘t take it. It‘s like willingly going into a bad place, if that makes sense. 5y
Kenyazero @QuietlyLaura That completely makes sense! How frustrating! 5y
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GatheringBooks
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#Movember Day 17: Fats‘ review: “Kind of Coping is divided into six major chapters, but every page contains a glimpse on Wilson‘s life, her thoughts, feelings, perception, and her ways of dealing with anxiety. I know people who have anxiety and could imagine them in Wilson‘s shoes. The vignettes may seem repetitive, but it only goes to show how anxiety can manifest itself in different situations.” #TrueBlue indeed. Review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-kY1

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guinsgirlreads
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I have to share this part of the page of “useful excuses” because it‘s just my favorite! 😂

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guinsgirlreads
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I finally read through this one! A bit all over the place, but that makes sense being that it‘s a book about anxiety. Great relay of information about how people with anxiety feel in even the ‘simplest‘ of situations.

Book 17/15 #bfcr4 #bookfitnesschallenge

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guinsgirlreads
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I will hit my book goal today or tomorrow and I got 2 good workouts in! Here‘s to a new week! #bfcr4 #bookfitnesschallenge

ChasingOm Hooray! 5y
AprilMae Great job!!! 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y
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guinsgirlreads
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#BFCr4 check-in! Not a good mental or health week, but I did get 2 workouts in! I will step it up on the weeks coming! #bookfitnesschallenge

How‘s the team doing?!?!

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 2 workouts is still awesome! But I hope this week is better for you. 💚 5y
Trashcanman Not well, I've been here before, many times. Hope you have a better week. 5y
AprilMae I've had a few rough weeks here too. I hope this will goes better for you! If you want/need a buddy to chat with, hit me up!❤ 5y
guinsgirlreads @Trashcanman @AprilMae Thanks! We can all kill these last 2 weeks!! 😉 5y
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mrsmarch
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Molly_the_mezzo I couldn‘t possibly love this more. 5y
ValerieAndBooks Especially 📚 📚! 5y
IamIamIam 😍 bubble wrap 5y
mrsmarch @ValerieAndBooks Let‘s be real, the books should have been in the “free space” in the middle! 5y
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librarygoddess619
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I'm loving this book about anxiety so far. I really identify with it. This panel sums up my first experience with first experience with IRL book club. I just joined a new one, I'm hoping my anxiety doesn't do the same thing to me and ruin it for me ☹️. #anxiety #socialanxiety #anxietysucks

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Sarahreadstoomuch
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Great graphic novel illustrating how the author feels and manages her anxiety. This will certainly help you feel less alone in your anxiety, or help you to recognize and support someone with anxiety.

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JoScho
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Yay! I have been wanting this book for the longest time! Thanks so much Liz 🥰

hermyknee I can‘t wait to hear what you think of it! I haven‘t read this one yet!!! 6y
hermyknee Also maybe it will be helpful after the day you had today ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 6y
JoScho @hermyknee this book and takeout Indian sounds like a perfect evening. 6y
kyraleseberg I need this in my life! Time to check the library! 6y
JoScho @kyraleseberg it is pretty adorable and relatable. 6y
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Michollio
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My anxiety levels don't reach as high as hers, but I'm close to people who have similar problems in this area. It was nice to be able to relate a little and a great insight into the struggles of living with anxiety.

#BookishBingo: Borrowed from library

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Linsy
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“Hand me the chocolate syrup or get out of the kitchen.” 🍨 #selfcare

Ddzmini 🤣🤣🤣 love it 😍 6y
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megnews
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This #graphic book takes an honest look at anxiety and suggestions for help.
#mentalhealth

Book 71/90 2/21/19

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saguarosally
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I read a book. It‘s a short graphic novel perhaps but it‘s a book. I‘ve just been too sick and tired even for books this week. Next week will be better.

Karkar Hope you feel better soon! 6y
Pruzy Get well soon! 6y
saguarosally @Karkar @Pruzy Given me posting and finishing a book, I‘m a good 85-90% better. 6y
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Pruzy @saguarosally Good to hear! 6y
julesG Hope you are feeling better soon. 6y
saguarosally @julesG It took three weeks.😷 I now want to do all the things. 6y
julesG Gosh! That's long. Glad you're feeling better now. What will you do first? 6y
saguarosally @julesG Work, more work, tons of work. 6y
julesG That doesn't sound like fun. Take time for yourself, too. 6y
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saguarosally
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I love this book so far, but some parts are getting to me. I‘m such an addicted fan girl on Instagram though! #introvertdoodles

hermyknee Getting to you in a bad way?! I‘m interested because this one doesn‘t look as light hearted as her previous book. 6y
saguarosally @hermyknee It makes me kind of anxious. Not very, but I‘m going slowly and carefully. It‘s still an adorable book. 6y
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swishandflick
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There was a lot I identified with and some I didn't, but overall I really enjoyed Marzi's illustrated look at life with anxiety. I recommend, especially if you've liked her previous introvert doodles!

Reviewsbylola ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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swishandflick
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Kind of Coping is available for pre-order! I can't wait.

JoScho Yay!!! 6y
saguarosally And it‘s here! 6y
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Mimi28
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I have the introvert activity book ( somewhere, lol, I kept it separate from my other books while packing and now I have no clue where it is ☹️🤷🏽‍♀️) but I want the new one I want the new one!! Found on Instagram

tracey38 I love her doodles. 6y
Mimi28 @tracey38 Me too!! I know I owe you a #jb card, I‘m sorry. How are you and your mom doing? ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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swishandflick
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Oh. Em. Gee. The "happy little introvert" Marzi Wilson has a new book coming out and I have a feeling it will be relatable as f**k ??

Caroline2 Ohhh stacked! 😊 6y
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