But the book’s real strength lies in its ability to enable physicians to better understand depression: the pages are a canvas of honesty, raw emotions and, at times, chaotic and disorganised thoughts, beautifully demonstrating the endless ruminations often experienced by individuals with depression. His remarkable story takes us on his journey from a vulnerable young man on the verge of suicide, to his tenacious efforts not to succumb to his illness, and his final self-affirming list of forty pieces of advice that show him ‘How to live’.Īlthough it’s a given that this book will benefit sufferers of depression, it is equally as beneficial to the wider public as it will help with demystifying mental illness. Reasons to Stay Alive is the true story of its author, Matt Haig, aged 24 when he developed severe depression and anxiety. If reading could be prescribed as therapy, this book would earn its place in any literary formulary.
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