Mental Illness Is an Asshole - And Other Observations

by Gabe Howard

For years, Gabe Howard's entertaining articles and essays have been educating people about living with mental illness. His observations cover everything from practical advice to family relationships to the fears that people with mental illness experience.

In essays such as "Anxiety Says Everyone Hates Me," "I Have Bipolar and I'm a Hypocrite," and, yes, "Mental Illness Is an Asshole," Gabe makes mental illness less scary and more understandable.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Illness, Mental Health

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Hayla · Rating 1 out of 5]

It’s really disappointing that this book was marketed as something it’s not. I had no idea that it was a printed collection of blog posts and not an actual put together book with substance.
Fans of buzzfeed-like blog posts may enjoy this book but it was such a let down for me.

[Laura Marchildon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favourite chapters. The ones on suicide (more open discussion in society needs to happen) and the chapters on the significance of his birthdays. Great great read. A definite for those with a mental illness or for family and friends. Mental illness is an asshole!!

[Alyssa Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gabe does a great job of compiling articles that tackle a tough subject.

[Kaitlyn Tiara Hoderfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for everyone

This collection of blog posts/essays is a must read for anyone struggling with mental illness, anyone who knows someone struggling with mental illness (which is everyone), and anyone who wants to be a better mental health advocate (which should be everyone). Gabe is a wonderful writer who makes his topics interesting and throws some well-placed humor in there. I've shared many of these articles with friends and social media contacts because I feel everyone can benefit from his insights. Education on mental health is what is going to break down these hurtful stigmas and I'm very happy that people like Gabe are out there fighting on the front lines, but he can't do it alone. We all need to step up and advocate and this book is a perfect starting point.

[Kody Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

My only criticism, is that I wish I had thought of the title first! In all seriousness, Gabe Howard uses his voice to share about his life with bipolar disorder and how mental illness has greatly affected his life. This book addresses stigma, symptoms, and navigating life through mental illness. I have read this book several times and I HIGHLY recommend it!

[Thomas Strauser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good collection of various blogs and articles. I only wished he focused on both BP1 and 2. Seems his history is with BP2; which gave some slanted views of mania in my opinion.
I would love to hear him speak in person.

[Jeannie Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a long time ‘survivor’ myself - of Bipolar Illness and severe anxiety (PTSD). This is the absolute best! book I’ve ever read on those two ‘ailments’‼️

[Shana Romero · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book. A little redundant but I’m glad I read it. Definitely gave me new insight on a few things