# Is Allie Brosh of Hyperbole and a Half doing okay? \[update: she's back!\]
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [May 24, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981 "2012-05-24T18:23:36Z")
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### Author:  [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/1 "2012-05-24T18:23:36Z")
I love the webcomic/blog Hyperbole and a Half; if you haven’t seen it, go give it a look. The most recent post was a fairly long one about Allie having and dealing with depression; it ended on a slightly hopeful note, but the site hasn’t been updated since that post. That was October 27 of last year, and I’m wondering how she’s been doing since then. If she doesn’t want to update the site anymore, I understand, but I’m a little concerned, since her last post was about having pretty bad depression. Anyone have details on if she’s doing okay?
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### Author:  [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/2 "2012-05-24T18:26:36Z")
I did a search and came up with this article:
> **[Nonreligious Questions](https://www.patheos.com/nonreligious-questions/)**
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> Whether you’ve been turned off by religion in the past or have a question about one of the world’s religions, check out what Patheos has to offer.
which links to this post:
[Reddit - Dive into anything](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/qov3p/does_anybody_know_what_is_happening_with_allie/c3zh6pn) which was posted a couple months ago. Based on that, she says she’s still fighting depression, but ok.
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### Author:  [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/3 "2012-05-24T18:28:34Z")
She posted on Reddit [a couple of months ago.](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/qov3p/does_anybody_know_what_is_happening_with_allie/c3zh6pn)
Basically the answer is: She’s not entirely OK, but she’s getting better.
Edit: Ninja’d by **IvoryTowerDenizen**!
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### Author:  [@miss\_elizabeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/miss_elizabeth)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/4 "2012-05-24T18:31:04Z")
I’ve wondered this as well. I’m glad to hear she’s ok. Good thread
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### Author:  [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/5 "2012-05-24T19:17:20Z")
“I can make food! I’m magic!”
Greatest series of comics ever.
Glad to hear she’s doing ok. Depression sucks.
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### Author:  [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/6 "2012-05-25T23:16:42Z")
Thanks for this thread, I’ve been worrying on her. I love her comics.
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### Author:  [@hamwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hamwater)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/7 "2012-05-26T22:16:44Z")
Funny this thread came along. I just discovered her a few days ago. The depression comic/post was the first one I read. I’m going back now and reading her whole blog. She’s pretty awesome.
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### Author:  [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/9 "2012-07-09T06:06:17Z")
I’m a fan of Hyperbole and a Half, and I’d be willing to donate money on her behalf, but I don’t know the person raising the money and I don’t see any way to guarantee that it would actually go to Allie Brosh. If that concern could be addressed, I’d support the campaign and I suspect others would, too.
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### Author:  [@whiskeyish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiskeyish)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/10 "2012-07-09T07:42:04Z")
> [@SanJoseJA](#):
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> [[removed questionable fundraising link]]
This person has been spamming various forums and message boards, and is no way affiliated with Allie, nor is this approved by Allie. Beware.
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### Author:  [@tapu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapu)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/11 "2012-07-09T08:52:32Z")
Besides, she needs psych services, not a vacation.
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### Author:  [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/12 "2012-07-09T11:30:37Z")
As someone who’s suffered from depression before, I’ll add my non-professional opinion that a vacation isn’t going to fix anything. It’s not like she doesn’t feel appreciated in her life, having lots of rabid fans and all.
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### Author:  [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/13 "2012-07-09T11:55:33Z")
> [@tapu](#):
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> Besides, she needs psych services, not a vacation.
Indeed. I fail to see how throwing money at her problem would make it better, even if were legit, which it appears it’s not.
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### Author:  [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/14 "2012-07-09T16:44:10Z")
> [@whiskeyish](#):
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> This person has been spamming various forums and message boards, and is no way affiliated with Allie, nor is this approved by Allie. Beware.
That does seem to be the case, so I’ve banned **SanJoseJA** and removed the IndieGogo link he or she posted.
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### Author:  [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/15 "2012-07-09T17:11:40Z")
She hasn’t updated her blogs much for the past year, but that is at least partly explained because she’s working on a book, due this fall I think. I’ll definitely be supporting her to the tune of buying the book, and maybe a few extra copies as gifts. I also convinced another board I’m on to auto-link “alot” to [The Alot is Better Than You at Everything](http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html). Maybe we could do that here? It supports Allie and helps fight ignorance at the same time!
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### Author:  [@malkavia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malkavia)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/16 "2012-07-09T17:46:00Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#):
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> I also convinced another board I’m on to auto-link “alot” to [The Alot is Better Than You at Everything](http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html). Maybe we could do that here? It supports Allie and helps fight ignorance at the same time!
I lovelove this idea. It’s already auto-linked in my head whenever someone uses “alot” in email or text message anyway. 😉
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### Author:  [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/17 "2012-07-09T17:58:34Z")
She’s doing alot better than she was.
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### Author:  [@LegsAkimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LegsAkimbo)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/18 "2012-07-09T18:15:55Z")
It’s sad to read about someone who is funny, talented, smart, with so many people who support and appreciate her writing, struggling with depression. (She’s also attractive, but that is less here or there.) Depression can happen to anyone. She has made us almost pee ourselves laughing–one of my favorite posts was the one about when they moved with the dogs, and the one was fine but the other…not so much. The drawings were perfection. I hope she comes out of it. I hope she knows she is missed.
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### Author:  [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/19 "2012-07-09T18:25:37Z")
> [@Nars\_Glinley](#):
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> She’s doing alot better than she was.
Beastiality?
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### Author:  [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/20 "2012-07-10T04:45:52Z")
I wonder if her ADHD turned out to be like mine was: not real, but instead an indication of something else.
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### Author:  [@BDBoop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BDBoop)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-allie-brosh-of-hyperbole-and-a-half-doing-okay-update-shes-back/622981/21 "2012-09-15T17:59:14Z")
Best pain chart ever.
> **[Boyfriend Doesn't Have Ebola. Probably.](http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/02/boyfriend-doesnt-have-ebola-probably.html)**
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