Mental Health Bookclub discussion
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Thank you, Di! I look forward to reading with everyone!
Hello All! My name is Anna, I am 27yrs old and I am hoping to learn more about Autism, Aspergers and the spectrum in general. My boyfriend (now 25yrs old) was diagnosed at a very young age and was non-verbal for most of his childhood. He and I are both learning new things as he has never really explored what it means to have Autism due to severe bullying as a kid. I am excited that April is Autism month! I have a few books on my list, but I am definitely hoping for more recommendations and stuff that 50yr old women haven't written.
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My name is Anna, I am 27yrs old and I am hoping to learn more about Autism, Aspergers and the spectrum in general. My boyfriend (now 25yrs old) was diagnosed at a very young age and was..."
Welcome, Anna! Take a look at some autism-related books on our bookshelf here.
Hey there,my name's Mika, I'm 30 years of age and suffer from schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type), panic/anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-harm/cutting, and borderline personality disorder. I'm from Germany, but I love reading books in English, so I look forward to browsing the group's bookshelf and discussing with you guys.
Peace & Love,
Mika
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Di wrote: "Welcome, Mika! It's always nice to know there are members of this group from non-English speaking countries! :D I'm from Estonia."Thank you. Oooh, another European! Great. :)
Mika wrote: "Hey there,my name's Mika, I'm 30 years of age and suffer from schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type), panic/anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-harm..."
A late Welcome! My apologies. Hope you are truly liking the group!
Hi everyone! I'm Andrea. I've been obsessed with mental health for the past couple of decades (basically ever since my brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder). I myself am struggling with depression/anxiety and am always looking for knowledge on the subject. I recently got married. I love dogs, Disney (because it drags me away from being depressed), and art. Glad I found the this group. It's right up my alley. Happy reading!
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, depression and anxiety topics. Be sure to check them out!
Andrea wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Andrea. I've been obsessed with mental health for the past couple of decades (basically ever since my brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder). I myself am struggling w..."Aloha and Welcome Andrea! Mahalo for sharing! If you need a shoulder or have questions let us know. I almost miss it. Kudos!Do you mind sharing about your guys bod day, please? No pressure.
Mahalo,
RM
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Hello, I'm Emily. I've been using Goodreads for years but recently deleted everything from my shelves for a fresh start. I want to start using Goodreads more and reading more (although I've always been a bookworm), so I thought joining a group or two would be nice. I really only have one real-life friend and spend most of high school doing online school through K12, so I'm quite socially isolated as well. Mental health is important to me, so it's a bonus for me if a book deals with those kinds of issues.I'm 18 years old and I just graduated high school. In the fall I'll be starting at my local community college studying social work and hopefully continuing my education after that at a university. I live in Northeast Ohio. I'm pretty sure I'm asexual and am unsure of my romantic inclinations. I have six cats (I know, it's a little out of control) that I love more than anything else in the whole world combined. I used to only read YA and manga, but I've been getting into the classics latelyand have been pushing myself to read more nonfiction, especially involving history and philosophy. I'm long-winded and tend to be academically-inclined if it wasn't obvious.
I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago and as autistic just at the start of this year. Depression and anxiety are sort of intertwined with autism for me. I've made a lot of progress with medication and counseling over the last few years, but I still struggle in some areas.
RM(Alwaysdaddygirl) wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Andrea. I've been obsessed with mental health for the past couple of decades (basically ever since my brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder). I myself ..."Hi RM,
What's a bod day?
Emily wrote: "Hello, I'm Emily. I've been using Goodreads for years but recently deleted everything from my shelves for a fresh start. I want to start using Goodreads more and reading more (although I've always ..."Hi Emily,
Welcome to the group! Congratulations on graduating from high school! Don't worry about your cats. I have four large dogs and two cats. From one animal lover to another, I get it. ;)
Best wishes in college!
-Andrea
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Welcome, Emily! Let me know what history books you like and have loved in the past, maybe I would like them too!
Greetings MH Bookclub,I just joined Goodreads and this group.
To briefly introduce myself, I fell into what became a 2.5-year depression nearly twenty-three years ago. I had had a difficult childhood; the depression started my healing process. On the suggestion of two very good friends, I went to a psychologist, which was luckily a very good experience.
Although my depression is history, my healing process is ongoing. It includes issues relating to my self-worth, which stem from being a victim of domestic violence and being the black sheep of my family. Twenty-two years ago, I nearly jumped from a six-story building.
I detail more about my journey of survival and healing process in my new book "Finding Your Safety Net: Do Having Faith, Being Baptized, and Taking Communion Have Value?", which I've already added to this group's bookshelf (see the Author's Corner for more info). Yes, I wrote my book to help others survive similar experiences.
Anyway, I look forward to the healthy, encouraging, and inspiring discussions of this group.
With Regards,
Glen
Hey everyone! My name is Mike, and I'm an author and coach from Marin County, California. I've spent the majority of my life trying to understand my own mental health, and how it both affects and is affected by the world around me. After studying psychology, social dynamics, neuroscience, Hakomi, meditation, martial arts, shamanism, body talk, herbalism, and animal tracking, I compiled what I found most valuable from each method and established my own practice. These tools and experiences were the foundation for my debut book, Suicidal to Superhuman: Accepting Mental Health & Its Role in Global Sanity, which will be released on September 10th (World Suicide Prevention Day). My goal is to shift the stigmas around mental illness, and help people understand how these “disorders” can serve as a catalyst to connecting with their complete, authentic selves—empowering them with the courage to truly live. I also host a range of workshops and events virtually, and have a free one coming on September 8th if anyone would like to join. https://www.mikedayem.com/events/crac...I look forward to connecting with you all.
Glen wrote: "Greetings MH Bookclub,I just joined Goodreads and this group.
To briefly introduce myself, I fell into what became a 2.5-year depression nearly twenty-three years ago. I had had a difficult chil..."
Aloha and Welcome Glen! Mahalo for sharing! You have been through a lot. I think that is awesome you can share like that. If I may, how do you find the courage, please? Sorry if you are already say this. I am half asleep as usual. I can image your book explains. Kudos with your book!
Mahalo,
RM
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Mike wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Mike, and I'm an author and coach from Marin County, California. I've spent the majority of my life trying to understand my own mental health, and how it both affects and i..."Aloha and Welcome Mike! I made a note on this date. Mahalo for telling us! If I don't make it the virtual, good luck! Mahalo as well for sharing! If I may ask please, how do you recall all you learn? I am guess it is explained in your workshop.
Mahalo,
RM
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Hello everyone. I wanted to say hello. I just joined Goodreads this past week. I'm 40 years old, and have had my own mental health struggles. I'm a licensed counselor by profession, and am in the process of writing my memoir. I enjoy psychology/self improvement books - both psychology type fiction and non-fiction. Glad to be here :)
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Welcome, Jessica!
Hello Everyone! My name is Jason Sullivan. I am so glad you have this group! I love reading books on this subject. I'm a therapist with an Anxiety Disorder so I guess it makes sense..lol
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Welcome, Jason! I think its the year almost everyone acquired anxiety.. and people who had it before (like us) are either finally getting to tell people "see, now u know how it is" or entirely losing their minds..
Jessica wrote: "Hello everyone. I wanted to say hello. I just joined Goodreads this past week. I'm 40 years old, and have had my own mental health struggles. I'm a licensed counselor by profession, and am in the p..."Aloha and Welcome Jessica! Mahalo for sharing! I think it always good when going to seek health, to have people that truly understand it.
I think it cool to have two new members who help folks that struggle with mental illness.
Mahalo,
RM
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Jason wrote: "Hello Everyone! My name is Jason Sullivan. I am so glad you have this group! I love reading books on this subject. I'm a therapist with an Anxiety Disorder so I guess it makes sense..lol"Aloha and Welcome Jason! Mahalo as well for sharing! It is also good for those that that disorder, to have a therapist who truly get it.
Again, truly glad to have you both of here. That goes from all of us it.
Be safe,
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Hello! My name is Rae and I am a college student who for Secondary Education (English). Mental Illness has been a topic of interest of mine for quite a while. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar type two and Anxiety, both have greatly effected me through relationships, and decisions I’ve made. I love reading about characters and stories to which I can try and connect to, or maybe my future students may relate to. I’m super happy to be here!!
Hi! My name is Neha. I somehow stumbled on this group earlier today and am very glad it exists. I have just graduated with a degree in psychology and I struggle with feelings of anxiety. I am very passionate about mental health, and I love books connected with it. Having discussions with you and connecting over these books sounds like fun, so than you for having me on this group :)
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Welcome, Rae! Take a look at our bookshelves about bipolar and anxiety . Also anxiety is our reading topic in November.
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Welcome, Neha! So excited to have people with psychology degrees here!
Di wrote: "Jason wrote: "Hello Everyone! My name is Jason Sullivan. I am so glad you have this group! I love reading books on this subject. I'm a therapist with an Anxiety Disorder so I guess it makes sense....."You are sooooo right! lol It's a welcome to our tribe year.
RM(Alwaysdaddygirl) wrote: "Jason wrote: "Hello Everyone! My name is Jason Sullivan. I am so glad you have this group! I love reading books on this subject. I'm a therapist with an Anxiety Disorder so I guess it makes sense....."Thank you for the warm Aloha! It makes reminds me of my surfing days..lol
Hi all,My name is Lynn Xie and I have struggled with trauma and anxiety. I started readings books about religious trauma since last year. That's why I am here.
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My name is Lynn Xie and I have struggled with trauma and anxiety. I started readings books about religious trauma since last year. That's why I am here."
Welcome, Lynn! You can find books about ptsd, abuse and anxiety in the links. Not sure if any of those books help or apply to you, but you can look at other tags in our bookshelf at the left part of the screen.
Di wrote: "Happy wrote: "Hi all,My name is Lynn Xie and I have struggled with trauma and anxiety. I started readings books about religious trauma since last year. That's why I am here."
Welcome, Lynn! You c..."
Thank you! I will take a look at these resources!
Keysha wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Keysha, I'm a self-help author, focusing on overcoming depression, anxiety after suffering with depression and post traumatic stress disorder myself, I know and understan..."Hello Keysha,
Me too! I just published my first book. We should exchange notes sometime! Quiet Chaos
Happy wrote: "Hi all,My name is Lynn Xie and I have struggled with trauma and anxiety. I started readings books about religious trauma since last year. That's why I am here."
Happy wrote: "Di wrote: "Happy wrote: "Hi all,
My name is Lynn Xie and I have struggled with trauma and anxiety. I started readings books about religious trauma since last year. That's why I am here."
Welcome, ..."
Welcome! I would love to hear more about the books you are reading. Which ones have been most helpful?
Hello everyone. I joined this group a few years ago. I'm a novelist living well while managing anxiety and bipolar 2. I think I forgot to introduce myself here, so I'm doing it now.I have published 5 fictionalized memoirs and one young adult book. I'm self-published. If you're interested in mental health fiction, you may enjoy my website, too. http://www.duncanwritesbooks.com
I want to thank the moderators for being so consistent with the monthly polls. I get emailed like clockwork every month. I'm a bit shy and still learning how to navigate social media like a non-cretin. There are unwritten rules everywhere and I'm still figuring it out.
I am taking a workshop in Author Branding. One of the assignments is a survey of readers of my genre. This group is the ideal place for me to offer the survey. I doubt I should do it in the 'Introduce Yourself" thread. I'll dig around and see where best to post the link to the survey. If anyone knows where to post it, let me know.
With Gratitude,
Duncan
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I have publish..."
Welcome, Duncan! I will definitely participate in your survey!
Hi. My name is Jeff Zuckerman. I live in Minnesota (USA). My wife of 36 years lives with late-onset bipolar disorder. I thank my lucky starts she's been stable for more than year. I facilitate a NAMI support group for spouses and partners of those with a mental illness. I found only one memoir focuses on a spouse, Mark Lukach's excellent "My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward." But Mark wrote a lot more about his lovely wife than about what he went through--so I wrote and published my own memoir, "Unglued: A Bipolar Love Story" (Boyle & Dalton). Details at jeffzuckerman.com. It has received great reviews on GoodReads and Amazon. I hope caregivers and those with an illness will consider reading it, and I look forward to reading other stories and books here.
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HiWe are Mental-Health Trust.
We are planning to host a mental-health book club via zoom for the month of November.
We would like to know if you'll could help us out with recommending some books that are not too heavy but lightweight, for starters.
Please no Spam!
Thank you so much & have a wonderful day everyone.
Jo,
www.mental-healthtrust.com
Hi. Ellen Forney's graphic memoir "Marbles: Mania, Depression, Marbles, and Me" captured it all for me with such terrific drawings and self-deprecation that it never got too heavy. Nora McInerny's "It's Okay to Laugh" isn't exactly not heavy--it's about grief and healing--but she's got a light touch. You can read the reviews of "Unglued: A Bipolar Love Story" on GoodReads and Amazon and decide if the heavy parts are too heavy. A lot of readers have told me they're laughing one minute and then crying. But (spoiler alert) it's got the happiest ending I could have hoped for.
Hi everyone, I’m Denny. I struggle with OCD, depression and anxiety. I’m glad I just found this group. :) Books are my escape - they have helped me time and again to come back from a bad episode.
Hi All,My name is Kinchit Bihani. I am a writer in making from India. My debut story was featured by Commonwealth Writers, UK on their platform.
It is in a musical format. Here is the link. Looking forward to your feedback.
THanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nnGt...
Hi everyone!! I’m Emma. New to Good Reads, keen to build up a bit of a network. I’m from Australia and have generalised anxiety disorder that is very much part of my whole life. Reading helps ❤️
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Hi, I'm Aly. I'm 15... I'm a freshman in high school and an aspiring nurse. I enjoy cosplaying, watching anime, and writing stories. I currently have many mental illnesses of my own.
A little background of my mental health
In 2011 I was diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, and ODD. People thought I was a problematic child, turns out it was these illnesses.
In 2019 I was diagnosed with MDD and GAD. These were the toughest moments of my life... so far... and I had attempted to commit suicide once. I also had began to self-harm.
In July 2019 I was faced with a traumatic sexual assault that ruined my whole life. I was silenced... and scared for my life... I just now have began to tell people about my trauma.
Also in July I had overdosed and spent a few days in ICU in critical condition.
So now, I have been diagnosed with PTSD and it is my biggest struggle to this day. I see many therapists and a psychiatrist. Although I don't feel like it helps. I still go. I just feel like they try to distract me from my problems instead of letting me talk about it and face it head-on.
I've been to two psychiatric hospitals and dealt with so much at a young age, I don't know how, but I'm proud of how strong I am with this!
Anyway, I hope everyone is staying safe and practicing social-distancing. (I've never had a problem due to being anti-social)
xox
~aly