My Therapist Says

Advice You Should Probably (Not) Follow

This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Buy on Amazon Buy on BN.com Buy on Bookshop.org
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app

1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date 06 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 06 Oct 2020

Talking about this book? Use #MyTherapistSays #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!


Description

From the team behind the super-popular Instagram @MyTherapistSays comes this humorous guide that chronicles the exhausting task of navigating the daily, anxiety-ridden struggle that we fondly call life.

Including hilarious memes MTS is known and loved for, along with checklists, prompts, questions from readers, and more, My Therapist Says is the guide you need to achieve your goals, one wrong turn at a time.


Have you ever wanted something, pursued it (albeit not quite as gracefully as you would’ve hoped), failed, and then genuinely asked yourself the question, “Am I delusional?” Well, that’s how I began penning this magnum opus. Like the Buddhist’s have their Tripitaka, you have…moi. And my therapist, though it’s unlikely she’ll admit this in public.

On the receiving end of a ghosting session? Needing a way to leave a work function without looking like a buzzkill? Having a hard time developing amnesia about your last relationship? Fear not, as I cover everything from circumstantial etiquette to blissful delusion when necessary.

So, grab a pen, a box of tissues, a glass of wine, and your bestie, because sh*t is about to get real. And remember, be yourself, be kind, and all that jazz, unless you’re a Susan*. If that’s the case, try to be literally anyone else. Ugh, my therapist hates that I wrote that.

*Susan: Noun and verb. Unpleasant, annoying, and delusional, the Susan is somebody who is literally awful in every way, is liked by no one, but has no clue, no matter how many open clues you give her. If you roll your eyes at this, you’re probably a Susan. Uses: Susaning, Susanism.

For even more on navigating the mystical tornado of life, get the companion coloring book: My Therapist Says...to Color: Ignore Reality and Color Over 50 Designs Because You Can't Even.
From the team behind the super-popular Instagram @MyTherapistSays comes this humorous guide that chronicles the exhausting task of navigating the daily, anxiety-ridden struggle that we fondly call...

Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781631067372
PRICE $21.99 (USD)
PAGES 240

Available on NetGalley

NetGalley Shelf App (PDF)

Average rating from 69 members


Featured Reviews

I've been a long time follower of @mytherapistsays Instagram account but I had no idea a book was being published. I saw something on her instagram about it but I thought it was a joke since it's a meme account. I was pleasantly surprised with this one. There is humor based on truths that women face in love. I think this was a very entertaining read and enjoyed the pop culture references. I thought this was funny and I liked reading what her therapist says as well.

Was this review helpful?

As a big fan of the My Therapist Says Instagram account, I was very excited to get to read this book. So many of the accounts memes are ones I don’t just laugh to but relate to and this book, written by the women who run this account, feels just as familiar in tone.
Broken down into different sections, dealing with relationships, friendships, career and adulting (as well as a few other areas covered in between), this books offers informal self-help, broken up with colourful illustrations and checklists. Some of the advice is actually very helpful and inspiring, like a good friend talking to you, and some of it is the drunk stranger in the ladies on every night out - full of pep talk your sober self absolutely should not follow. These latter moments are clearly hyperbolic and are indicated by the ‘therapist’ interrupting to tell you how wrong this advice is, but it’ll make you chuckle nonetheless. This isn’t just a book to make you laugh and it’s not a book talking at you, it’s a book that hands you a glass of wine and sits down for a chat.
This book really is just a lovely reminder that we’re all a bit of a mess and we’re all making it up as we go along and that’s okay. It’s funny and it’s comforting and there will be many moments when you feel like they’re looking right at you and speaking to you.
Thank you NetGalley for the early copy to review :)

Was this review helpful?

I'm a big fan of the @mytherapistsays Instagram account and have been looking forward to the book that was inspired by the viral memes. This is a very fun book that combines humor and cultural truth, which manages to be both interactive and informative. After learning the term FPC (flush, pause, clean) I've literally posted a sign in the bathroom I share with my disgusting male best friend. It was worth reading for this gem alone!

If you enjoy the Instagram account and want to experience that same humor in a longer format, you'll love the book.

Was this review helpful?

Guys this is the funniest and catchy book I have read in months. I absolutely feel like me and the authors are now friends.My therapist says is a self help book that needs to be digested with an antiacid nearby because it's a lot of fun 😂The book is divided into sections that include relationships, friendships,career and adulting . Every section has colorful illustrations and checklist which I loved so much . The advice in the book was a mixed bag some of it was helpful and inspiring and some of it I wouldn't dare try out at all. Overally the book was such a delight to read as it felt like a conversation with a friend who doesn't judge you and all. Bonus points was that it was so cute . Huge thanks to the publisher for my copy

Was this review helpful?

I thought this was a well-presented book, which had some humour to it. I think it’s probably very apt at the age range it’s aimed at, but I think I maybe a bit older than the intended audience However, I enjoyed it anyway.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Was this review helpful?

This was a breath of fresh air! I've loved the My Therapist Says Instagram account for ages, and I was so excited to see that brand of humor was coming to the page. It's got "advice" on dating, astrology, work, dealing with "Susans" and "Carols" (IYKYK) and about being your most badass self. I had no idea that it was a group of sisters behind the brand! That was such a wonderful discovery because my sisters and I share MTS memes with each other almost exclusively - I knew there was a reason we loved it so much! I'm definitely going to be getting copies of this for the women in my life. It doesn't ask much of the reader and really only brings joy in a time when we all need it.

Was this review helpful?

My Therapist Says is a guide to life. A humorous one, full of advice that you should probably (not) follow.
While I found some of the advice to be extreme at moments, it's all sarcastic about the crazy ideas it presents (mostly). After all, we all have that little crazy voice in our head and indulging in some crazy unrealistic scenarios can be a great outlet when life is going sideways.
I quite enjoyed the book, although at times I had to Google pop references every few minutes, as, for example, I never even knew that Mariah Carey was even married. If you're like me and many famous people's names and stories are unknown to you, the book is still a nice read, with a few missed jokes.
I'd recommend the book specifically to the age range of 16-25, but everyone with some life experience will be able to have some fun while reading.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

Was this review helpful?

I thought this book was sassy, sarcastic, and relatable. The signature wit and humor your used to from @mytherapistsays, but with some sincere life advice. It had me laughing out loud and I loved the pictures, quotes, and checklists throughout the book. This book could be really great from someone fresh out of college or anyone in their early-mid twenties!

Was this review helpful?

Really enjoyed this book the humor sarcasm advice.The sketches were terrific based on the hilarious very popular instagram account. This was a fun entertaining read,#netgalley#quartrobooks.

Was this review helpful?

Disclaimer: I received an electronic advanced copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Things I love: The aesthetics, how easy it was to read, the journal pages at the end, and the graphics

Things I certainly wasn't mad at: the astrology, adulting, and office life sections

Thing I personally could have done without: how long the relationships section was. I don't think relationships need that much attention but I understand others may love that about this book.

Was this review helpful?

I follow the My Therapist Says Instagram, so I was excited to receive an ARC of this book. This book is hilarious and there's some good advice, as well. If you're not familiar with the Instagram, then you're in for a treat.

Was this review helpful?

I've been a huge fan of the @MyTherapistSays Instagram account for awhile. Even if you're not in therapy, their posts and memes are incredibly relatable and funny. The book is written from one girl's point of view (even though the account is actually by several women) with interjections from her therapist. The interruptions from the therapist were my favorite part because they were both insightful and necessary to counter some of the more ridiculous or silly suggestions.

The book covers a wide variety of topics and is written as sort of a how-to guide for millennial women. It feels like no subject is left out - from dating and friendships to career and horoscopes, There are hilarious anecdotes, feminist encouragements, pages to journal some of your goals, and even a few make-your-own-meme pages to get you inspired for your own Instagram account.

"My Therapist Says" is definitely for a specific audience and demographic (which I happen to fit in perfectly). So, I'd steer clear of this if you aren't a millennial woman wanting some self-help guidance to improve your life. Oh and now I want my therapist to write a book with me!

Was this review helpful?

If you’re a fan of My Therapist Says you’ll love this book! It is targeted at an audience that is navigating dating and relationships and gives fun, snarky, yet down to Earth advice. A quick fun read!

Was this review helpful?

As a follower of the My Therapist Says Instagram account, I was excited to review this book. What was most interesting is that it’s written from the perspective of one person, but a group of sisters wrote it together. The pages are easy to read quickly and skimmable. I like the interactiveness, the color, and overall aesthetic. The book is humorous and relatable but still touches on some important topics and gets you thinking. I think this is a good fit for a Millenial or Gen Zer but I’m not sure anyone older would appreciate the style or cultural references.

Thank you to NetGalley, the authors, and the publisher for this ARC.

Was this review helpful?

Hilarious. Definitely a quick read because it keeps you captivated and wondering what crash scene you're coming up to next. Definitely a hilarious take on therapy and a messy life. Laughable, and a book I'd definitely give to my girlfriends when they need a laugh.

Was this review helpful?

This book delivered bites of wisdom wrapped up in humor. A wonderful blend of advice and delivered like an advice column. I'd be very interested in a podcast if that's in the future.

Was this review helpful?

A brilliant and relatable read.
Nicely laid out with pages to fill in.
A hilarious guide full of advice you should (not) follow. If you are a fan of their Instagram account then this is the book for you


*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

Was this review helpful?

I’d not come across @mytherapistsays before kindly being given the e-arc of the upcoming book by @netgalley & but man I’m glad they found me.

This humorous, tongue in cheek ‘self-help’ guide kept me chuckling throughout. With the less than helpful, yet exactly what a friend might say, ‘advice’ interluded with the reactions of a qualified therapist.

In the current climate of decreasing human connection, this was the light relief I didn’t realize I needed.

Was this review helpful?

My Therapist Says is a fun, humorous look at advice.

Along with the not so great relatable advice you would expect from a friend or co-worker, you get the professional opinion of a therapist. The expert advice and take on a situation.

It is a quick book that doesn’t have to be read in page order. I also really enjoyed the aesthetic of the book. The lists and graphics went well with the theme of the book.

All together I think this would be a great gifting book. It is a mixture of a self help/advice book and entertainment book. It is funny and sarcastic with useful information.

*I received this book from Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group- Rock Point in exchange for my honest review

Was this review helpful?

I'm a fan of the Instagram account "My Therapist Says" and was very much looking forward to this book. While outrageous at times, it is hilarious on many sides for its advice. This book is exactly what I was expecting and hoping for.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Was this review helpful?

Readers who liked this book also liked: