I’m in the midst of a bipolar depressive episode. This one is bad. I woke up this morning, and couldn’t get out of bed for three hours. I missed all of my classes, and I’m not feeling any better.
So, are there any books y’all have read that helped you while depressed? I wish I hadn’t read East of Eden so recently. That one seems like it would fit perfectly. It was easy to read, and everything just felt so…”warm”? I don’t really know how else to describe it.
It can be anything from a true classic to a guilty pleasure book, but preferably an easy read given my state. I’m just looking for something that can provide at least a little bit of a respite from this horrible state. I could really use something to lift my spirits.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
by leftofthedial15
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I recommend some heartwarming children’s literature. Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
Hope you feel better, OP! ❤️
A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers are two books I will be absolutely be rereading next time I feel the way you do now. Not only are they warm and cozy, they’re explicitly an invitation to slow down and let yourself feel and be
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
(seriously, it’s great)
The Number One Ladies’ Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith.
The All Creatures Great and Small series by James Herriott (recently remade into a wonderful TV series, a beautiful watch if you just need something comforting on the screen in front of you.)
Thinking of you. ❤