“I didn't totally fit in. I kind of disintegrated around people and became what they wanted me to be. But paradoxically, I felt an intensity inside me all the time. I didn't know what it was, but it kept building, like water behind a dam. Later, when I was properly depressed and anxious, I saw the illness as an accumulation of all that thwarted intensity. A kind of breaking through. As though, if you find it hard enough to let your self be free, your self breaks in, flooding your mind in an attempt to drown all those failed half-versions of you.”
Quote by Matt Haig
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Reasons to Stay Alive
In this poignant memoir, the author candidly shares their personal journey through the depths of depression and anxiety, providing a raw and honest account of the challenges faced. The book delves into the author's experiences, offering hope and inspiration to those who may be struggling with similar mental health issues. more
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