Reasons to Stay Alive

Reasons to Stay Alive

2015 • 272 pages

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15

Sometimes it helps just to know there is another soul out there who understands, even if our stories are different and our personal battles are distinct to each individual. Matt Haig bares his battles and soul in this short, but profound book and in doing so sheds light on the often difficult subject of depression and anxiety in a way that made me go: ‘me too!'. This book isn't a ‘how to' or ‘magical remedy', but rather a heartfelt and encouraging story of the fears, trials and triumphs of living with a disease of the mind. With the overwhelming message of there ARE ‘Reasons to Stay Alive', even in your darkest moments and when you think you've failed, and maybe some small insights on how to find your own personal reasons in this crazy fast-paced world we live in. I found great comfort in Matt's story and definitely some thought-provoking ways to use his lessons in my life to manage my own battles.

July 18, 2021