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If you liked Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder, here are the top 33 books to read next:
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Save:A super practical, widely recommended guide for those trying to cope with a loved one’s BPD - but it’s not without controversy in how it balances empathy and tough love. Best for gaining understanding and concrete strategies, but approach with a critical mind and consider professional guidance too.
Is someone you care about causing you a great deal of pain? Do you find yourself concealing what you think or feel because you’re afraid of the other person’s reaction or because it just doesn’t s... - #2
Save:Brutally honest and beautifully written, this memoir offers a no-holds-barred look at life with bipolar disorder. It’s intense, eye-opening, and unforgettable - best for readers seeking depth, empathy, and a real window into mental illness.
I will not go to sleep. I won't. My parents, who are always going to bed, tell me that I can stay up if I want, but for God's sake, don't come out of my room. I am four years old and I like to stay up... Deeply impactful and fiercely honest, "Wasted" is an unforgettable, sometimes harrowing memoir - not for the faint of heart or the vulnerable, but powerful for those wanting a no-holds-barred look inside eating disorders.
It was that simple: One minute I was your average nine-year-old, shorts and a T-shirt and long brown braids, sitting in the yellow kitchen, watching Brady Bunch reruns, munching on a bag of Fritos, sc...- #4
Save:Paul Ableman's modern masterpiece was first published by the Olympia Press of Paris in 1958, to instant acclaim. The narrator of I Hear Voices is a young schizophrenic who transports himself, and the reader, through a wondrously transfigured city whe
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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... - #6
Save:Maria Bamford’s memoir is a riotously honest, darkly funny, and brave account of her search for connection and healing. It’s perfect for fans of unconventional comedy and unvarnished mental health discussions - but if you’re expecting a book about actual cults, you’ll want to recalibrate your expectations.
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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: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... - #9
Save:An intense, beautifully written (if at times challenging) classic about mental illness and recovery. Not always easy to read, but rewarding and thought-provoking - best for readers looking for a raw, honest exploration of the mind and hope amidst struggle.
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...
