Books matching: understanding mental illness
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A raw, eye-opening memoir - equal parts clinical insight and personal vulnerability. Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding bipolar disorder more intimately, but your mileage may vary if you’re hoping for a broader, less privileged perspective.
I was standing with my head back, one pigtail caught between my teeth, listening to the jet overhead. The noise was loud, unusually so, which meant that it was close. My elementary school was near And...- #2
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... - #3
Save:Weird, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt - this book is a rare graphic memoir that matches laugh-out-loud comedy with real emotional resonance. Worth it for the dog stories alone, but you’ll stay for the honest thoughts on being a not-quite-functioning adult. A cult classic for a reason!
To reiterate, no matter how much pepper you eat, it won’t undo the ludicrous amount of salt you ate before it. The only thing you are accomplishing by eating pepper is making your mouth taste like pep... - #4
Save:A definitive, eye-opening guide to the science and healing of trauma - illuminating, compassionate, and essential reading for anyone touched by trauma, personally or professionally.
I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. . . . That was a long time ago, but it’s wrong what they say about the past. . . . Looking back now, I re... - #5
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... - #6
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... A bold, funny, and eye-opening graphic memoir that brilliantly illuminates the realities of bipolar disorder and the struggle to balance mental health with creativity. Honest, artistic, and highly recommended - especially for anyone touched by mood disorders or interested in the creative mind.
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Save:A moving, honest portrayal of mental health that balances tough truths with hope. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see themselves - or someone they care about - reflected in YA fiction.
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Save:A must-read classic in the self-help genre for understanding and healing codependency, packed with helpful guidance - but best suited to those open to a conversational, sometimes repetitive, approach with a touch of spirituality.
I sat in the kitchen, drinking coffee, thinking about my unfinished housework. Dishes. Dusting. Laundry. The list was endless, yet I couldn’t get started. It was too much to think about. Doing it seem... - #10
Save:A classic must-read on trauma and healing - rigorous, empathetic, and deeply validating. Not a quick fix, but absolutely worth it for survivors, loved ones, and mental health professionals alike.
THE STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA has a curious history—one of episodic amnesia. Periods of active investigation have alternated with periods of oblivion. Repeatedly in the past century, similar lines...
