I now am in my 30s but have been struggling with mental illness since really young, about from age 13? In 2021, duirng my undergrad degree a devastating breakup and my overacheiving perfectionism(with anxiety disorder and depression) lead to a complete rock bottom. From 2022-2024 countless doctors, medications and I am still trying to make sense of my mental health.
I have been dreaming of going back for master's, I have always had this deep seated desire to be a scientist. I could let the dream die. I applied. Stydying for admission test. Maybe, hopefully will get in.
So enough about me-
Books that I adored
1. The Bell Jar -Sylvia Plath. (The dark tone made my mental health worse but it was I find comfort too)
2. Convince store woman (Someone a bit different, finding fulfill at simple job regardless of societal expectation. It made me feel like…I do not have to follow sociatal pressure to be better. I can find comfort in my own way)
3. Reasons to stay alive- Matt Haig
Books that helped a bit but I had to stop:
1. The tao of feeling fully -I cried, journaled, vented out as much I could. This book really convinced me to feel my feelings. I probably will get back to it again.
So literature, memoir, self-help. All are welcome <3
by Maleficent-Maize-426