Reasons to Stay Alive
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library. "Destined to become a modern classic." --Entertainment Weekly WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE? At the age of 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again. A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. "I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free."
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i liked how this was about the authors personal trauma and how motivational and empowering this was!
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Very accessible description of depression and anxiety, along with lots of tips about coping and how to support loved ones who struggle with this.
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I do not enjoy books on depression because I have it and have had for over 20 years. However this was not uncomfortable or upsetting to read. On the contrary Matt haigs dry Witt had me chuckling to myself. The way it was incorporated into descriptions relating to some pretty crap times was genius! The only reason I have given it 4 stars is because it didn't help me as much as I had hoped! However in many ways it has given me some positive points to consider, and although I do not normally keep books I will be keeping this as I have marked off certain bits that I feel will hopefully help me in the darkest of times!
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I will be honest. I was expecting this book to be just another useless self-help book. I was wrong...
Matt Haig is a wonderful author. He tell the story of his struggle with mental illness and the different things that helped him overcome it. Depression and anxiety come in different forms for everyone, but Haig did a wonderful job at giving small tips and tricks of things that can help you feel better. The book was also mixed with informative insights on the mental and physical symptoms of depression.
I think my favorite part was the 'How to Live' list. It had some simple yet important advice. Some of my favorite are quoted below:
"If someone loves you, let them. Believe in that love. Live for them, even when you feel there is no point " (241)
"You don't need the world to understand you. It's fine. Some people will never really understand things they haven't experienced. Some will. Be grateful. "(241)
Matt Haig is a wonderful author. He tell the story of his struggle with mental illness and the different things that helped him overcome it. Depression and anxiety come in different forms for everyone, but Haig did a wonderful job at giving small tips and tricks of things that can help you feel better. The book was also mixed with informative insights on the mental and physical symptoms of depression.
I think my favorite part was the 'How to Live' list. It had some simple yet important advice. Some of my favorite are quoted below:
"If someone loves you, let them. Believe in that love. Live for them, even when you feel there is no point " (241)
"You don't need the world to understand you. It's fine. Some people will never really understand things they haven't experienced. Some will. Be grateful. "(241)
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