Books matching: mental health memoir
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A laugh-out-loud, feel-seen kind of book - raw, raucous, and real. Not for everyone, but a life-affirming pick-me-up for those who understand (or want to understand) that sometimes laughter is the only way through the dark.
And I thought, “Well, that’s … odd. But maybe someone returned them because they were stale or something?” And then I thought it was even odder that someone could realize that dog biscuits had gone st...- #2
Save:A brief but memorable memoir that challenges ideas about sanity, packed with sharp insights, poetic prose, and honest reflection - a must-read for anyone interested in the gray areas of mental health or the messy side of coming of age.
The worst was that she was always caught and dragged back, dirty, with wild eyes that had seen freedom. She would curse her captors, and even the tough old-timers had to laugh at the names she made up... A vital, thought-provoking collection that challenges misconceptions and humanizes severe mental illness - insightful, well-researched, and deeply personal, even if it isn’t always an easy read.
Of the details reported about the murder of Malcoum Tate, a thirty-four-year-old man who was killed by his younger sister at the side of the road late at night while their mother waited in the car, mo...A gorgeously written, gut-level account of depression’s darkness - and hope. Best for those seeking understanding or solidarity, but less suited for readers wanting practical tips or a clinical overview.
IN PARIS ON A CHILLY EVENING LATE IN OCTOBER OF 1985 I first became fully aware that the struggle with the disorder in my mind—a struggle which had engaged me for several months—might have a fatal out...- #5
Save:A compassionate, readable memoir about living through depression and anxiety - best suited to those who crave empathy and understanding over medical advice. Not a cure-all, but a genuinely hopeful companion for dark times.
I HAD GONE days without proper food. I hadn’t noticed the hunger because of all the other crazy stuff that was happening to my body and brain. Andrea told me I needed to eat. She went to the fridge an... - #6
Save:A beautifully written, haunting dive into mental health, gender expectations, and 1950s America - it’s not an easy read, but it’s a powerful and enduring one.
It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn’t know what I was doing in New York. I’m stupid about executions. The idea of being electrocuted makes me sick, a... A powerful and eye-opening read that mixes personal narrative with sharp investigative reporting - deeply validating for anyone touched by depression, but potentially heavy for those in a fragile state. Thought-provoking and important, but tread carefully if you’re feeling sensitive.
And that’s everything between scarfing sleeping pills on a Sunday night to waking fuzzily in the ICU days later, Velcro ties strapping my wrists and forearms to cold metal railings ringing the bed, ke...A gripping and eye-opening memoir that reads like a medical drama - both terrifying and hopeful. Ideal for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the mind, real-life diagnoses, or the triumph of human resilience.
One morning, I’d woken up to find two red dots on the main purplish-blue vein running down my left arm. It was early 2009, and New York City was awash in bedbug scares: they infested offices, clothing...- #9
Save:A brutally honest classic that nails what it feels like to be young, bright, and mentally ill - but it’s not a light or universally relatable read. Essential for some, exhausting for others.
I start to get the feeling that something is really wrong. Like all the drugs put together—the lithium, the Prozac, the desipramine, and Desyrel that I take to sleep at night—can no longer combat what... - #10
Save:A candid and courageous memoir that demystifies schizophrenia and highlights the power of hope, support, and perseverance. Essential reading for anyone curious about mental illness, but be ready for a sometimes tough, always honest journey.
WHEN I WAS a little girl, I woke up almost every morning to a sunny day, a wide clear sky, and the blue green waves of the Atlantic Ocean nearby. This was Miami in the fifties and the early sixties—be...
