Cheapest therapy ever

I’m only on chapter 6 and this book is feeding my soul. It’s completely on the nose, thought provoking and I feel like I understand her. It’s amazing how much you can connect with someone else’s lives experience

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Great reading

Heavy matter simply been simplified. Full of wisdom, every young person should read this book. Great reading voice as well, brought the book to life. Enjoyed the book with tears of realisation. Thank you.

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Highly recommended

A good insight of how depression could have deep effects and how wordings like cheer up could create a negative consequence.

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Interesting

It was an interesting book, and I related to many of the experiences shared on it.

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A very honest and open view into something very personal

This is a very personal book and not everyone could relate to it but those who can, please understand that you could find this book a bit uncomfortable. I found myself irrationally frustrated with the authors thinking sometimes but looking back at it, it wasn’t the author that made me uncomfortable, it was the fact that I could see myself in her place. I was angry at myself for not being different, not being better… All in all, I believe everyone could enjoy this book and might even benefit from reading about such a private part of someone’s life.

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the dialogue between psychologist and author

conversation between psychologist and author and the experience the author shares was really real and captivating

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A bit superficial

I enjoyed the performance of it more than the actual text. I think as someone who has been through many therapists in my life this seemed far too easy and effective. I’m glad the author had a relatively easy time understanding and working through her issues, but it didn’t feel very real to me unfortunately. I think it was a very brave book to write, I just don’t think I am the right audience for it.

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A very interesting insight into a young woman’s mind

This book is for those who ask themselves, ‘do others also feel that their mind is torturing them every second?’, or for those who want to understand how complicated one’s mind can be when one constantly needs external validation, and on top of it, is extremely empathetic. It is extremely insightful into a young woman’s mind, although of course, not everyone experiences the same challenges. I recognise the signs in many a young person I know, and the psychiatrist does help question certain beliefs. The reflections of the author show her pathway for her to become a better person (in her opinion), which are also useful for those struggling with finding their way in life.
This book showed me how blurry the lines could be between mental health and personality / character, and emotional needs. The challenge for us all is to have as good a mental health as you can have, within the constraints of your own personality, and managing those needs so that they are realistic.

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I felt so seen

This book should be read in a stable state of mind but I recommend

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Loved it!

Another recommendation by Kim Namjoon and it did not disappoint. Anton Hur's translation was impeccable as always. Highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their mental health or who knows someone who is and want to understand them better.

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