I’m going through a horrible break up. I feel alone, no hope, no trust left in me, I feel used, discouraged. I believe I have disorganized attachment by a test I took, I do not have enough money to do therapy. I can’t stop crying and hating my life everyday, I’m so depressed and I’m getting scared because I never had such horrible thoughts as I do now. I have been thinking of harming myself which I have never done, I don’t shower for 4/5 days sometimes which also never done before. This relationship destroyed me. Please just tell me a book that will actually help me, something that maybe will make me feel less alone or stress/depressed about life. Embarrasing but I have never read a book before, I’m 21. I just never can’t get to finish but I would like to start now, watching videos or being on my phone makes me more depressed bc everything reminds me of him. Thanks in advance
by sw33test
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A Psalm for the Wild Built
Hang in there. So many of us have been in your shoes. Don’t give up! These sort of endings are like little deaths. And it takes time to heal your hear and your mind.
Some of these books are enlightening and might help and distract you. I hope they might help!
# Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
A moving story about loneliness, trauma, and finding connection and self-worth, told with humor and tenderness.
# The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
An honest, poetic exploration of mental illness and identity struggles. It can feel validating to see these feelings reflected in art.
***Reasons to Stay Alive*** **by Matt Haig**
A heartfelt memoir about depression and recovery, full of simple, honest reflections that remind you why life is worth fighting for.
I don’t have a book recommendation for that specifically. I suggest reading a book you’ve read before and already love. The familiarity will be a comfort.
…I lost maybe the most important person in my life (not a romantic partner, but someone I loved and who I thought loved me) 6 months ago.
Please know that everything you’re going through absolutely sucks and sometimes you’re just going to cry. I cried today missing my person, who isn’t my person anymore. I thought about hurting myself too, but didn’t. I think the thing that stopped me was knowing it takes two people for any relationship to fall apart. You and the other person. Why hurt just yourself? Why hurt anyone at all? You’re already hurting.
I know logic doesn’t always help. But I will be thinking of you. Take care.
I’m Glad My Mom Died. If you’re like me, hearing a shared experience can be really validating. Can’t ensure it’ll make you feel better in the way a self-care book would, but it feels more genuine despite all the topics the book covers
It does go into more than the title of the book, including relationships, friends etc
A book isn’t going to do it, darlin’. You need to TALK to someone. A friend, family member, the suicide hotline (I’ve worked them, and very few of the calls are actually from someone in imminent danger. They will TALK to you, and avoid that ultimate call!)
Can you contact me? I will listen!