bogdanbalostin's review
5.0
It may not be the most accurate medical book that deals with depression and anxiety, but it is probably the most honest one. Because, yes, sometimes the only thing keeping us alive is our favorite TV show or our favorite book series and the curiosity to find out the ending. Yes, sometimes the reason is so shallow.
It must also be that the advice (which is not advice) is so relatable to me personally, as this book is a special type of depression, that is either caused by so many external factors that is hard to keep track of all or one that is always there, with no real causes, except a clear view of the world and not being able to accept the only way of living life available to some of us.
It is also a book clearly dedicated to the imaginative pessimists, a certain type of people who cannot accept the rose-tinted glasses of positive psychology, as that goes against every rule of logic and experience (though recently, positive psychology was proven a scam, negative feelings having a strong role in regulating our mental wellbeing).
So no matter if you're having a bad day or a bad life, there are reasons to keep on struggling, even if they're made of just curiosity about weird shit nobody else cares.
It must also be that the advice (which is not advice) is so relatable to me personally, as this book is a special type of depression, that is either caused by so many external factors that is hard to keep track of all or one that is always there, with no real causes, except a clear view of the world and not being able to accept the only way of living life available to some of us.
It is also a book clearly dedicated to the imaginative pessimists, a certain type of people who cannot accept the rose-tinted glasses of positive psychology, as that goes against every rule of logic and experience (though recently, positive psychology was proven a scam, negative feelings having a strong role in regulating our mental wellbeing).
So no matter if you're having a bad day or a bad life, there are reasons to keep on struggling, even if they're made of just curiosity about weird shit nobody else cares.
noonanjohnc's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
jonnyrwhit's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
franzinera's review
5.0
It's simple, but touching. More than once I found myself in tears while reading it, even in public. But what appreciate the most is that is honest. It's not a "smile, everything is going to be ok" kinda book, but mostly like an introspective little journey.
andreeaz's review
2.0
A bit too edgy for me, I'm not that cynical. But somehow, between the pessimism, the skepticism, I found some hope, encouragement, and some good advice for the creative misfit in me. It was quite easy to read too, so if you're too depressed to read, like I am, this is doable, haha.