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hsyddy's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
i personally think this book is better than the midnight library.
this has made me feel things more than the midnight library did. i know the book talks about depression + anxiety (in which matt haig has described them accurately + beautifully, without romanticising the struggles of having them), ironically the book itself didn't feel depressing to read. His words (& existence) are living proof that there's light at the end of the tunnel, that it really is worthy to stay alive + truly live.
this has made me feel things more than the midnight library did. i know the book talks about depression + anxiety (in which matt haig has described them accurately + beautifully, without romanticising the struggles of having them), ironically the book itself didn't feel depressing to read. His words (& existence) are living proof that there's light at the end of the tunnel, that it really is worthy to stay alive + truly live.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide attempt
cuara17_on's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use
aalishaslibrary's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
mikaelaandherbooks's review
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medium-paced
4.0
Everyone needs to read this book - Matt Haig beautifully shares his experience battling depression and anxiety, in a way that really cuts deep to the heart. It is a very engaging twist on a typical memoir style of book and from the way he described anxiety, it gave words to how I've been feeling for a very long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism
mymellowmania's review against another edition
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inspiring
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fast-paced
3.5
Topics like depression and anxiety are very difficult to write about, especially through your own experience. Personally, I enjoyed the beginning of this when I picked it up and I was down. Hearing someone else's perspective on the same issue makes you feel better somehow. I loved how easy and light-paced this book was. It was very simplified, but I felt like it covered most of it. Also, learned some very interesting facts, which won't be easily forgotten. (But, I hate to say this some chapters actually did increase my anxiety).
This could be a great read for people who aren't really familiar with depression and anxiety (especially anxiety). For others, like me, who are looking for a break from the 'Fiction' world, could turn to this. It was a nice breather, and not a waste of time!
This could be a great read for people who aren't really familiar with depression and anxiety (especially anxiety). For others, like me, who are looking for a break from the 'Fiction' world, could turn to this. It was a nice breather, and not a waste of time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt
whatsjessreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
reading_between_the_trees's review
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dark
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4.5
Mental health is hard to talk about. It's a vulnerable subject with so much stigma attached to it, which can make it feel like you're completely alone when you're experiencing mental illness. And what makes it so much scarier is how little we know about the brain and what works for mental health. But this book brings all of those dark and scary feelings into the light. Haig points out just how many people suffer from mental illness and how not alone you are. And he gives the reader everything that he learned in the darkest depths of his suffering. All the validation and affirmations, all the reasons to stay alive. One of my biggest takeaways was that what works for one person may not work for another, and we might not have any idea why, but we all are perfectly justified to just do what works for us. The other thing was that it might be a profitable idea that mental illness is a simple chemical imbalance that can be fixed by a pill, and medication definitely works for so many people, but that is not all that mental illness is. It is such an entangled part of our lives, and it takes a reworking of your lifestyle and identity to conceptualize how you exist with the anxiety or depression or whatever it is, and there is no shame in that. There is no shame in being a person who suffers from mental illness. You are not alone.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are looking for some comfort and validation in your suffering. I will definitely be picking up more books by Matt Haig.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are looking for some comfort and validation in your suffering. I will definitely be picking up more books by Matt Haig.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism and Self harm
sophieduncan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism and Addiction
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