Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

20 reviews

lottie1803's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

lvrlvr's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders

satsukiq's review against another edition

3.0

“And from that awareness we can find a way to keep hold of ourselves and still stay in love with this world. That’s the idea. It’s hard. But also, it is better than despair”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt

catherinemcfall's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

2.0

There are nice moments in this book that will be of comfort to those who have felt anxiety or stress in the modern world. I think the simplicity of the writing hasn't aged particularly well, and certain topics - like our use of social media and links to mental health - require more nuance than Haig is willing to give. As a book, it felt a bit like a messy first draft, which may be intentional, in that Haig argues for letting mess be mess. But it meant that much of the book felt obvious or repetitive, with some of the striking insights being when Haig quotes other writers rather than his own thoughts.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Eating disorder, Addiction, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

mcc004's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Fatphobia

misty_nightmare's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Addiction, and Body shaming

velsbooknook's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring

"Be kind to yourself. If the negatives of the work outweigh the positives of the money, don't do it. If someone is using their power to bully or harass you, don't stand for it. If you hate your, job, and can get away with walking out on your lunch break, walk out on your lunch break. And never go back."

After I experienced some severe panic attacks and waiting for my psychology appointment I was looking for a book that would make time pass a little quicker for me. Usually reading is my way to relax but I had some trouble staying focused so this book was just the right pick for me. 
The chapters are short and the book gave a good look on life when times get rough. 
I read The Midnight Library last year (and very much enjoyed it) and got this one shortly after. It was just waiting for me on my shelf for the right time. 
The book shows many different moments in which anxiety can affect life but also how to cope with it. I just needed that little reminder that everything will be ok and that I'm already doing a very good job of taking care of my mental health. 
I really love Haig's writing style and I found his look on life and his person very likeable. It was like sitting down with a friend sharing and evaluating some important moments in life. 
I loved this book so much and found myself in the pages but also saw that I'm not alone and that is what I really needed rn. 
It definitely won't be my last book by the author and I'm excited to pick up another one soon!
Highly recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

feelingpeachygreen's review against another edition

hopeful reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

There isn't anything especially unique or original about this, not anything I didn't already know.

At times, I thought it was just a money making sequel to How To Stay Alive just because some of the very short chapters and quick poetry didn't have the same emotional power or thought as Haig's previous mental health memoir. 

There is a buzz feed listicle vibe to quite a few chapters.

But, it's engaging. It's wholesome. It's very warm. It's honest but not raw. It's unoriginal but it is Matt Haig's tone of voice, which is always lovely to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

creativeworld's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

3.5

It is certainly a good book and the writing style is interesting but I did get a little bored of the lists as they lost their impact in the last few chapters.
It is full of useful information for those suffering with mental illness. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Medical content, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders

amyfmurphy's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Sexual harassment and Eating disorder