Incredible and absolutely what I needed to read at this moment in my life...thank you Matt- beautifully written and so many points I can go back to when needed. Highly recommend a read.

It’s a rollercoaster of tears and happiness but no matter what your background, I would recommend this strongly.

Personally wish this had been an recommended therapy for myself during difficult times.

Thank you for this book. It’s come to me at the right time and really helped me see things differently. I felt as though you were talking to me one on one the whole time and you were answering all thoughts I’ve had in the last two weeks. Amazing read will be re reading for sure throughout my life.

If you could categorise depression and anxiety into the working classes Matt Haig’s experience of the illness will be in the loftier end of middle. The thing that I disagreed most about this book is that he seems to shun medication. Yes, he does outrightly say that he ‘doesn’t have anything against it’ but seems to spend a lot of the book writing about how he couldn’t leave the house for months at a time, had frequent panic attacks, couldn’t cope in social situations (whatsoever) and somehow managed all of this over a period of years without any medication, alcohol, recreational drugs or self harm. The fact that he couldn’t manage all of this proves that for the worker bees amongst us with endless responsibilities depends on medication in small dosages. I’m almost laughing out loud as I’m working this but I can’t help but think that staying at his parents home, not HAVING to leave the house (says for work, groceries or other family members) leaves Haig a little out of touch? Proceed with caution with this one. I’m not in the opinion that this is the ‘average Joe’s’ experience of depression (if there is one).

A calming read , insightful and honest. Can you write more stuff for me to read please Matt Haig?

Great book thank you Matt for sharing and helping me see my struggles in a different light.

Matt writing is humble, honest and heart warming. This book will touch each of us differently, some more than others and no doubt affect each of us differently. For me, it was a beautiful experience reading it, tears flowed freely and at the end, I closed this book filled with gratitude. Thank you Matt

Loved this book. Beautiful memoir come self help book. You will fall in love with Matt Haig and his Family and realise we are all the same.

Hats of to the writer to share something very personal information and feelings whilst giving facts and slot of information

I got so much from this book. Well written and detailed account. Really open account of anxiety

The last time I actually started and finished a book was back in December 2013. I often start books, but in this fast paced and distracting lifestyle, I often have some reason to click out of it. But not this book. It captured me from the very first few words!

Even if I took a few days in between reading, I felt this pull back towards the book, because I felt it was written ABOUT ME and FOR me because I too suffer from clinical depression. I have been ashamed to admit it before, but this book really has helped me understand that I'm actually not crazy!

I will admit that reading this book did make things slightly hard on me in some instances. Some things I hadn't experienced before, began manifesting once I read some of Matt's words. This is when I needed to take a few days away and realize what is me and what are the words and experiences of Haig's.

However, this book has done alot more good than bad for me. It has helped me realize I am not alone. It has made me cry, because I felt like those words are my inner thoughts. How can this man know what I feel like? Or think like? But I have also felt a sense of unity and happiness because he has learned to manage his depression. And I too had begun to learn to manage mine but a major shift in my life took place these past few months that has really thrown me off and I was spiraling. I came across this book at really the best time ever. It is helping me remember my coping mechanisms.

Matt, I would like to personally thank you for willing to be so vulnerable and candid about your life with depression. I know I will come back to your book and read your words again several times in my life.

This book is a must have for everyone who suffers from depression or knows of someone who suffers from depression. It is truly full of value and wisdom.

Thanks Matt

Fantastic and Honest, has definitely helped me with my own journey in life.

Matt really hits the nail on the head! His relationship with anxiety and depression really made me see how there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I related so much to this book that I plan on reading all of his books! Great writer :)

Having read quite a few books on depression I wasn't sure if I would even finish the first few chapters when started reading. At times it is quite scary and even triggered a few palpitations whilst reading it. As a person who suffers with anxiety this book isn't an easy read but persevere, it could seriously help anyone in need or anyone trying to understand mental illness. Beautifully written and brutally honest. Matt's ability to share his experiences is a lesson to us all and a hopeful one too. We can learn to live with our darkest fears and become stronger as we do it.

... For your honesty. I relate to so much of the dark and narrowing feelings that you have been so honest and frank about. I have bookmarked all the things that I need to start doing and appreciating me like the love of my new husband and my family and remembering to breathe. Wish it were longer. Your writing style reverberated with me and made me feel comforted that someone feels how I do and that there is hope.

There it is, in one neat little read, everything I have wanted to share with someone about how it is and has been to live in my own head.

Thank you Matt. This is important work. Thank you.

This is my first ever ebook purchase and has really helped. I am currently off work with severe depression and anxiety and would not wish this on my worst enemy. The author speaks from the heart and you can really relate to what he went through. After reading this I now have hope that I will make a full recovery and get my life back.

I have depression and found this book is the first I've read on the subject. It felt good to hear someone with a similar condition. Sometimes the book bounced around regarding a normal flow of reading, but was very much worthwhile. Thanks for your honesty and positive attitude.

A interesting read, short but a little insight into the author's life.

Thank you, nothing more, just thank you :-)

Amazingly insightful view into the world of Anxiety and Depression. Thoughtful and sensitively written. Essential reading for anyone who has suffered from, or thinks they may be suffering from depression. Even more essential reading for those who are supporting a loved one or friend through what is a very much misunderstood, cruel and debilitating illness. It is so re-assuring to know that there really is light at what can seem an extremely dark and very long tunnel.

Thank you Matt for giving us hope and the tools which will help us cope. Invaluable.

If you or someone you love suffers from depression or anxiety then this is a must read. It's great.

The best book about depression that I've read. It had me laughing, crying, nodding in agreement and realising that I had not been alone. Thank you for taking the time to write it, I would recommend it to everyone as a "must read".

What a wonderful read. I don't often write reviews, but if you are feeling down Matt and checking your reviews then I hope this makes you smile.

Whether you suffer from depression or you're feeling a bit sad, I definitely now know the difference. Therefore everyone needs to read this book. Awareness is key to understanding thank you Matt and keep going the world is a much better place for your presence and your voice.

Searching, searching, searching for someone feeling the same way. I am not alone after all. Just read it.

Enlightening and uplifting. A journey that has been a privilege to have been able to read about leaving me with many light bulbs bright in my mind now.

I'm really not sure what Matt Haig is trying to achieve with this book. It is mercifully short, easily read in a couple of hours, and that is possibly the best thing I can say about it. Matt briefly describes his incidents of panic or anxiety or depression although his descriptions don't confirm any of these. He never says if he had any medical diagnosis, although he hints at it; like so much in the book the real detail goes untold. Hints at alternative therapies, his marriage, his kids, his alcohol/tobacco/drug use; there is just so little detail to follow any story or build any empathy. It all amounts to very little....garbled ramblings.

Fantastic description of one persons journey with depression.

Read this book.

Not always an easy read for fellow sufferers.

Read this book.

Enlightening for those who have never had the black dog of depression knocking at their door.

Read this book.

A brave & honest account. Thank you Matt Haig for putting into words what many of us can't.

Read this book.

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