I absolutely loved this book. I’ve been following Hayley Morris on TikTok for a while now, and I’ve always found her skits incredibly relatable. After reading this book, I now understand why—it’s because I genuinely see so much of myself in her experiences.

I’m an overthinker to the core. I overthink overthinking, and when I’m not overthinking, I start worrying about why I’m not overthinking something that I probably should be! It’s a constant cycle that I’ve lived with for as long as I can remember.

Morris talks about intrusive thoughts in a way that really resonated with me. She describes it as a voice in her brain—one that isn’t her own, but another presence inside her mind. For me, it feels a bit different. It’s not just a separate voice in my brain; it feels like it’s still me—my inner self—but it’s as though there are two versions of me navigating through life. One is the positive, rational me, and the other is the overthinking, anxious me.

I’ve struggled with this dynamic my entire life, and for the longest time, I assumed it was something everyone experienced. With the weight of childhood trauma, chronic illness, and anxiety/depression, I just figured that this inner conflict was something everyone had to manage.

What I appreciate most about this book is its insightful yet light-hearted approach. Morris tackles some really tough subjects, but she does so in a way that keeps the book from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.

I also deeply understand her feelings of guilt, anger, and grief over the loss of her dad. While our circumstances are different, I find myself resonating with her story on a very personal level.

I’ve tried counselling in the past, but unfortunately, it didn’t work for me. I often felt judged and unable to fully open up. Reading this book has made me realise that perhaps I just haven’t found the right therapist yet.

Overall, this book is funny, thoughtful, and insightful, with a really easy-to-read style. It’s a book that I would highly recommend to anyone, especially those who might see a bit of themselves in Morris’s story.