If you’ve ever had a tough moment hit at the worst possible time—when no one’s around and your brain is spiraling—Open When is built for that exact feeling. Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith writes like a calm, steady voice you can reach for in the moment, not just after the storm has passed.
This summary walks you through practical, research-backed tools for the messy stuff: loneliness, grief, envy, self-doubt, conflict, and family tension. You’ll learn how to pause before reacting, decode what your emotions are really trying to tell you, and choose responses that protect your self-worth and your relationships. It also covers how to stop destructive comparison (especially online), set boundaries without drowning in guilt, and handle stress and overthinking with simple, doable steps.
If you want a guide that feels like a hand on your shoulder during hard days, read the summary.
