She reveals her own pain points without making it about self-deprecation (much of the book is about compassion, and she follows that rule for herself). She’s exploring these topics to get answers for herself, which makes the journey that much more relatable.

Raskin shares very personal stories, including the one about the guy who dumped her because she couldn’t have an orgasm. It’s also for anyone considering therapy and medication, and for people who find love but can’t stop feeling like it’s not enough. It’s a good read for people going through breakups those who get anxious when, say, potential romantic partners don’t text them back or anyone who feels panicked about a loved one’s health (that’s me). In fact, a lot of her own overthinking, she admits, is about her dog.īut the stuff about romance is the best part, and in a quick, quippy book that can be read in an afternoon, she manages to explore a range of ways any of us can get stuck in fear and doubt. It turns out Raskin’s book transcends the romantic.

While its title focuses on romantic relationships, I figured it might help with all of my close connections. “Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, And/Or Depression,” is by comedian, writer, and podcaster Allison Raskin. But what about books?įor this monthly “Working on It” column, where writer Christina Tucker and I have explored the world of self-help for more than a year, I dove into a book about anxiety and loved ones.

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