Anxietyland

Equal parts hysterical, heartbreaking and hopeful. A beautifully illustrated example of the power of sharing authentic stories of mental health – Jenny LawsonGemma 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 ChastA poignant memoir about the struggle of living with anxiety. Heartbreaking and perfectly funny at the same time, ANXIETYLAND showcases Gemma Correll’s tremendous gifts as an artist and the fortitude that has carried her through anxietyland and beyond – Felicia DayIn Anxietyland, Gemma Corell takes us on a roller coaster ride through a life accompanied by two faithful and relentless companions: anxiety and depression. While you are strapped into your seat and jolted forward through the narrative, as you listen to Gemma guide you through her story with disarming honesty, deep emotion, and a sense of humor, you can identify with what it feels like to be trapped in your own body. A brave and relatable narrative that allows readers gain deeper insight into their own emotional rollercoasters, and into what it means to live with mental illness – Nora KrugGemma 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 art—and the results are hilarious * Huffington Post *

Gemma Correll is an award-winning cartoonist, writer and illustrator with a significant following on Instagram. Her comics about mental health have been very popular online and shared by a number of charities. Originally from England, she now lives in California with her husband and their two pugs, Mr Pickles and Zander.