Books matching: mental hospital experience
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Save:A haunting, immersive classic that paved the way for mental health reform literature - beautifully written, profoundly moving, but claustrophobic and emotionally demanding. Perfect for those who crave intense, character-driven stories with real-world impact.
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Save:An intense, poetic, and experimental novel that dives deep into the mind’s mysteries - definitely not easy reading, but a unique experience for those willing to take the plunge.
GENERAL REMARKS: At midnight the police found Patient wandering on the Embankment near Waterloo Bridge. They took him into the station thinking he was drunk or drugged. They describe him as Rambling,... - #3
Save:H.P. Lovecraft's 'Beyond the Wall of Sleep' is a classic tale that delves into the realm of dreams and the unknown. The story follows a man named Joe Slater, a mountaineer with a mysterious past, who is brought to a mental hospital after committing a violent act. Through the eyes of a young intern working at the hospital, the narrative explores Slater's delusions, his encounters with strange entities in his dreams, and the blurred lines between reality and the dream world. Lovecraft's writing style, characterized by 19th-century prose and cosmic horror elements, immerses the reader in a world of unimaginable forces and ancient mysteries.
I have frequently wondered if the majority of mankind ever pause to reflect upon the occasionally titanic significance of dreams, and of the obscure world to which they belong. Whilst the greater numb... 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...- #5
Save:Hauntingly told and heartbreakingly true, The First Time She Drowned is both gut-wrenching and hopeful - a must for fans of beautiful, emotionally rich storytelling about overcoming the darkest chapters of life.
DR. MEEKS’S OFFICE is on the other side of the hospital and sometimes, if the weather is decent and the nurse escorting me is kind, we take the outside route to get there. I see him on Tuesdays and Th... - #6
Save:'The Shutter of Snow' by Emily Holmes Coleman is a haunting portrayal of a woman, Marthe Gail, who suffers from postpartum psychosis and is institutionalized in a State hospital in the 1920s. The book delves into Marthe's journey through madness, capturing her disjointed thoughts, delusions, and interactions with staff and patients in the hospital. The writing style, characterized by poetic prose and a stream of consciousness narrative, immerses the reader into Marthe's intricate mind, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.
