Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Přátelé, lásky a ten ohromný průšvih by Matthew Perry

183 reviews

aliwang's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful informative sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide

paigeclykins's review against another edition

4.75

challenging dark funny reflective sad fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Abandonment

midnight_bibliophile's review against another edition

3.5

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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An emotional account at Matthrew's life and struggles. It was difficult to hear the heartbreaking account of emotional pain and addiction of someone who inspired so many and brought the world so much joy and laughter - and has helped those who felt unseen feel understood and appreciated. Though immensely sad at times, hearing Matthew tell his own story was comforting in a way - like I was in the room with him, someone who, even after his passing, still can bring me to tears with laughter. Glad he shared story before his passing.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abandonment

kimberlina82's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

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Matthew Perry is raw, uncut and completely honest in his autobiography.  Big giant trigger warning, read with care. I cried several times throughout, but as a person with a family full of addiction and as a huge fan of Matthew it only seemed right to read it.  

Prepare yourself for a journey, not an easy one. But one that leads to sobriety, faith, and redemption. 

RIP Mattman 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pandemic/Epidemic

flavours_of_fiction's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

writer_egreene's review against another edition

3.5

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail

clairekanereads's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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This book, Matthew Perry's autobiography, was criticised a lot when it first came out. Maybe it's because I struggle with very low self esteem, or because I wrestle with mental health difficulties, or maybe it's because he's dead and he gave me a lot of comfort as Chandler for most of my life, but I feel compelled to challenge three of the criticisms and stand up for him a little: 

1. People say how he talks about women is disrespectful, and I'm sorry, but I didn't see that. Admitting former crushes isn't disrespectful.  He clearly admired his three co-stars for their intelligence, kindness and talent, and he talks warmly about every single woman he had a long term relationship with. 

2. Goodreads reviews are littered with commentary on his inability to accept accountability for his own addiction and blaming a lot of people for where he ended up, from parents to doctors. Well, the truth is, and anyone that has sat through at least one therapy session will agree, that somewhere a long the way, someone else is probably to blame for our poor habits and the terrible ways we react to things. You can hold them accountable and also forgive them, it seems Matthew is doing both in this book.

3. His bizarre dig at Keanu Reeves. Has everyone forgotten slagging Keanu Reeves was cool once? I'm guessing Matthew missed the memo about him being an internet boyfriend now what with being in his 50s and having seriously addled his brain with drugs; his editor should have caught it. Get over it! 

This isn't the most spectacularly written book, but it serves it's purpose. It criticises the US rehabilitation system for being a bit of a cash grab, it shows the strength it takes to work on yourself, it encourages hope and teaches people a lesson: to take every opportunity that comes your way, because you never know where it will lead. 

This is a poignant read after his death. I hope he found peace towards the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Medical trauma

sarajjj_'s review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Alcohol

rachelkmclaugh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

bunnypez's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail