The book contains a lot of validation around understanding experiences, providing support to help someone feel that they are not alone, but also some practical strategies. The first thing I noticed was even how the book was printed – large spaces between lines, short snappy chapters, and lists made Reasons To Stay Alive seem very accessible particularly to someone who has difficulty concentrating.
This is a fantastic piece of writing to explore experiences that often leave people feeling so alone. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.
This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.Ī moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. Here’s my thoughts:Īged 24, Matt Haig’s world caved in. Depression and anxiety is extremely common among the patients I see, and being able to give them something contemporary to understand their experiences is pivotal to their recovery. I’ve been meaning to get round to Matt Haig’s work for such a long time, so when a work colleague approached me and said “I know you love books and can read super quick – so can you check this out to see whether it’s suitable to pass onto one of the patients?” I was more than happy to ‘work’ outside my normal hours! I work within an adult mental health unit and provide psychological support to individuals in an acute mental health crisis.
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