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THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED TO READ ABOUT DEPRESSION. FINALLY! A real book about depression that makes sense, that those with depression will read and sit nodding their heads and agreeing all the way through it. No psychobabble here (from Psychologists who have never experienced depression) - just real ra Leggi tutto

3.5 stars. I think I was expecting the book to be more profound than it actually turned out to be. It's more a series of thoughts and reflections that the author has. I appreciate Haig sharing his struggles with depression and his sensitivity, but I'm not sure if it does much other than being relata Leggi tutto

This book tells you the journey of the author through depression and anxiety. He depicted all his feelings openly when he was depressed without any filter. He also writes how he overcame the disease with the help of books and his wife Andrea's love. He tells how depression made him a better pers

Matt Haig recommends exercise and world travel as a cure for mental illness. He felt bad while living in Ibiza with his girlfriend but he's better now. Cool. He says he's not anti-medication but also says that SSRIs aren't better than a placebo. He doesn't want to take anything because then he wouldn Leggi tutto

One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Inspiration almost drips off the pages. It's honest and vivid enough to make difference even for people who have done no personal trips to the hellish planet of Depression. And the imagery! Don't get me started on it or I won't get any sleep Leggi tutto

Warning: privileged white male author completely unaware of his privilege uses it to spew untruths and stereotypes about mental illness. Actual sentences from a book that's meant to "destigmatize" depression: "Writing, reading, talking, traveling, yoga, meditation, and running [were some] weapons fo Leggi tutto

#reasonstostayalive: High five to the one who said "... my TBR pile"! You made my day! I am so glad I waited all these years to read this book. One of the most important books which deal with depression, anxiety and panic attacks which totally made me feel like this person knows me. And I bawled like Leggi tutto

4.5/5 stars. If you've suffered from depression and/or anxiety yourself at some point in your life or you know someone that has (and it's very likely that you do) this book is an absolute must-read.