This can be a great tool to help overcome anxious spirals, and one that I wish I knew of earlier.
85) and comparing it to “a superhero whose superpower is the ability to say, ‘I don’t care’”. In that same arc, Andersen talks about how if she finds herself in an overthinking loop, she tries to limit what she worries about-”a sort of enforced apathy to combat the OverThinking ” (pg. Even folks who don’t have these experiences can learn how to better care for their loved ones. Stories like this not only help people feel less alone, but help others be more compassionate with each other. As someone who has anxiety, I often find myself over thinking interactions near to the point of obsession, so reading this makes me feel at ease-I’m not the only person who has these experiences, and maybe others I know experience these things, too. In fact, the first arc revolves around over analyzing social interactions. Many of the comics had to deal with anxiety and low self-esteem. It didn’t completely take me out of the book, and I adjusted fine, but I wish it was spread out to not disrupt the flow. I didn’t like that this wasn’t incorporated throughout the book-the first story arc happens about halfway into the book, and I found the sudden change a bit jarring. Don’t get me wrong, I liked how the text connected the comics together and thought it added to the stories. The only issue I had with the book is the larger story arcs. It’s just as witty and relatable as the online version. If you’re familiar with the webcomic, then you won’t be disappointed with the book.
Outside text surrounds some of the comics to link together a larger story.
The topics in Big Mushy Happy Lump range from cats, stealing sweaters, menstruation cramps, young adult life, anxiety, and navigating social situations. I’ve been a fan of Andersen’s webcomics for some time now-Sarah’s Scribbles is a comedy and slice of life comic mostly aimed for young women who have gone through similar experiences as Andersen. National Library of Medicine Graphic Medicine Exhibitīig Mushy Happy Lump-A “Sarah’s Scribbles” Collection is a comic compilation by Sarah Andersen.Essential Graphic Medicine: An Annotated Bibliography.A Graphic Medicine Conversation with Sam Hester.Graphic Medicine International Collective.
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