厭世診療室

by James Stewart

a comic about dinosaurs navigating the complexities of life, together

including exclusive, never-seen-before, bonus comics



a wistful, honest and highly relatable account of modern life.


dinosaur therapy is a book of cartoons for grown-ups from the very successful web comic @dinosandcomics.


in each comic, dinosaur characters grapple with questions around the meaning of life and mental health, trying to make sense of the world and cope with their own place in it.

心累了嗎？來劑恐龍特效藥吧！
★IG150萬粉絲敲碗求更新、超人氣的恐龍漫畫首度紙本化！
★亞馬遜4.9顆星、Goodreads 4.7顆星高分好評！

　　歡迎來到厭世診療室──
　　這裡有和你我一樣，正在探索與體驗複雜人生的恐龍。
　　透過牠們幽默的對話，你會發現自己不需要完美無缺。

　　不論你正經歷著什麼，
　　從這些可愛的小恐龍身上，你會看見自己的影子，
　　然後不停地驚呼：「OMG！我懂！真的！我也是！」

　　○ 不想努力時，耍廢擺爛有理。
　　○ 傷心難過時，大哭一場無罪。
　　○ 沒動力時，不打起精神也可以。
　　○ 壓力山大時，原地躺平沒關係。
　　○ 不想長大時，幼稚一下無所謂。

　　生活或許很崩潰，
　　溫暖直率的恐龍好朋友會和你一起面對！

真心推薦

　　有隻兔子／圖文創作者
　　青（@163______________）／圖文作家
　　街頭故事 李白
　　帽帽／網路插畫家

國外網友紛紛好評

　　「感覺沒那麼孤單了。」
　　「不知不覺就被療癒了！」
　　「每一頁都超有共鳴。」
　　「心情馬上好了起來。」
　　「我覺得自己被理解、被看見了。」

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Humor, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Adult, Self Help

144 pages

First published August 19, 2021

Reviews

[Jeimy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel seen.
I feel understood.
I feel less alone.

Who knew 4 panels and a handful of dinosaurs would be so powerful?

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wise dinosaur. I love the comics they put on Instagram and I feel like you need to support artists anyway you can.

I love the humor in them and the simple honesty.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these simple comics of dinosaurs dealing with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and crippling self-doubt. I love their bland expressions and the basic background and repetitive format. It somehow makes the jokes more poignant, letting the words stand out, with no need to pore over the picture and figure out more context or a missed punchline. All you have to do is nod your head and say, "It me."

[Demi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so relatable I can't

[Ágnes Köteles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m just very happy about being able to hold a physical copy of my favourite Instagram account in my hands. I will treasure and collect every single one of these. Can’t wait for the next one 😊

[destiny ♡ howling libraries · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was adorable and entirely too relatable for my own comfort levels.

The author has depression, anxiety, and ADHD (wow, me too!), and all of that is totally laid out on display in these comics in the best way. I especially loved the commentary on the fact that society is totally fucking broken and useless and yet, nobody who can fix it wants to fix it. Sigh. Good times...

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[Pflanzis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too cute and too relatable. 😂❤️

[Jenny]

Gorgeous and delightful. I can't tell you the joy this has brought to three generations of my family. Myself and my daughter loved it. I lent it to my 75 year old father and he kept emailing me with new favourites.

[Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

If ever I felt like something was written for me, it would be this.

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

#accurate

I loved Dinosaur Philosophy and this was just as good, if not better. This witty and heartwarming collection is split into 7 parts: Growing Up, Depression, Happiness, Relationships, Stress & Overthinking & Anxiety, Work, and Success & Failure — all of which I enjoyed and could relate to. Despite the self-deprecating humour, the book also celebrates love and friendship. Indeed it is a cliche to be cynical about love...

[Stuart McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super relateable and adorable

[Haze · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and adorable dinos!!!❤
Short read and absolutely relatable! 🥺

[Clouds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike most readers, I had never seen this comic before (because I don’t speak internet very well).
It’s brilliant!
Charming, poignant, and oh so very true.
Many, many of these strips felt lifted directly from my brain.
There are more of us than we realise.

My only complaint was the choice of subjects to divide it into chapters - it felt like it would’ve flowed better in a loose chronological narrative.

5 stars - would dinosaur again.

[Julie Vandersteene · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 letterlijk het beste boek dat ik ooit ga lezen, sowieso

[Suhasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humorous, therapeutic and very relatable.
Cute and lovely little dinos saying a lot by saying so little!

[Conor Dooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fifteen minutes to read, easiest five stars of the year.

If it is not something that massively affects you, it is something that affects someone you love.

Your health is your wealth, look after it as best you can.

[Jordan Lombard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cutest, most relatable comic, and fastest read. I must share this with everyone I know!

[Philip Morr · Rating 5 out of 5]

That’s my vibe

[🌶 peppersocks 🧦 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reflections and lessons learned:
“Taller dino: ‘do you know the best way to respond to a disagreement?’
Shorter dino: ‘with tears?’
Taller dino: ‘no.’
Shorter dino: *no words, but just a single tear falling*”

Some of the shortest but most impactful life identifiers to remind everyone that they’re not alone in daft and uncomfortable moments. I devoured this as soon as it arrived - just brilliant…

Like a medicine cabinet for headaches and stomachaches, I might start a cringe cabinet for knuckle biting moments of regret, momentary heartaches and cheek blushes containing these books… when feeling foolish, find a comfy corner, read two comic strips and laugh at the ridiculousness of it all that will never change in any work of life or time

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and some panels are actually good commentary on life.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just some little dinosaurs working through some big problems. 5 stars.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like looking in a mirror.

[Berna Kabadayı · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely love it, lovely dinosaurs

[Daisy Delfin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The drawings were cute growing up was funny. But I couldn’t relate to the humor in the other parts.

[Jenn Mattson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just had to quote and re-post my sister's review, because everything I love about this book is already articulated!

From Jessica Day George's review: "I love these simple comics of dinosaurs dealing with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and crippling self-doubt. I love their bland expressions and the basic background and repetitive format. It somehow makes the jokes more poignant, letting the words stand out, with no need to pore over the picture and figure out more context or a missed punchline. All you have to do is nod your head and say, 'It me.'"

[readingwithlibby · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable comic!! Who knew a dinosaur could be so relatable. The illustrations are adorable. The comics are cute and funny and make me feel seen and heard. I really enjoyed reading this!!

[Fie (eventyrlaeseren) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Flo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect little read for that first day of the year hangover vibe, especially when this was a gift given the day before.
Very relatable for people who've been through depression, dark in a very light way.

[Arpita Rajan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cuteeeee!!

[papilionna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, but pretty repetitive