Reasons to Stay Alive
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Reasons to Stay Alive
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Matt Haig
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Matt Haig
About this listen
Whether you suffer from depression yourself or hope to gain a better understanding of someone who does, Reasons to Stay Alive is an unfailingly honest account of life at its bleakest, but one that simultaneously manages to deliver a powerfully positive message.
What does it mean to feel truly alive? Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living.
This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.
A 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. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.
'I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it.... Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.'
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- Liv
- 27-09-19
my thoughts about this book
It tells stories of depression and anxiety from one persons perspective. It still haven't convinced me to stay alive. I was hoping for more reasons and reasoning about that.
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- Conor
- 24-10-19
Important story candidly told
Insightful first hand account of the gritty reality of anxiety and depression.
However, poorly edited. Easier listened to than read.
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- Tommie Kelly
- 29-12-17
Powerful Stuff
Best book I have come across on the subject. Totally worth your time if you suffer from depression or know some one who does.
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- Sally Cumberworth
- 09-03-21
If you have mental health, read this book
This book literally saved my life. Matt Haig is an angel. Also I gave this book to my partner to read, to help him understand my mental health and he said it was so insightful. And his attitude and behaviour towards my struggles changed literally overnight.
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- Mike Watson
- 27-06-21
Wow!
I enjoy all Matt Haig’s books, but I was anxious about reading this one and I am not sure why.
In the end, I read/listened to it in one sitting and was truly blown away by the power, openness and honesty of it.
It made me realise just how bad my own depression had got, and how I find my really understand it. Yet Matt’s words touched many a nerve, in the right way made me understand my own darkness and my own feelings of anxiety and depression. I knew that I would feel this way I think, which is maybe one of the reasons I put it off so long.
Perhaps now I might have some of the words I need to articulate what I was feeling, what I am feeling right now, and maybe just maybe how I might be feeling in the future.
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- Mahipriya Meddepola
- 29-12-19
Amazing naked truth about depression...........
Copied from the content.......
The world is increasingly designed to depress us.
Happiness isn't very good for the economy. If we were happy with what we had, why would we need more? How do you sell an anti-ageing moisturizer?
You make someone worry about ageing.
How do you get people to vote for a political party?
You make them worry about immigration.
How do you get them to buy insurance?
By making them worry about everything.
How do you get them to have plastic surgery?
By highlighting their physical flaws.
How do you get them to watch a TV show?
By making them worry about missing out. "
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- marj
- 16-11-19
Well worth listening to
As someone who has not suffered depression but who has supported friends who suffer, this gave me an understanding I didn’t have, or ever expected to have. I loved Matt Haifa books before ever listening to this one. So glad I listened . He has made it so much clearer ... and offered optimism that I didn’t expect existed.
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- Tink
- 27-10-18
Great and helpful book for understanding
... how anxiety and depression effect people. Useful for those who need help and those people who want an insight.
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- Kirsty Mead
- 19-08-19
Thank you
When you're feeling so alone, and useless. This is everything. This book gives me hope. Thank you.
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- Chloe
- 02-08-21
Incredible
Honestly I already want to listen to this book all over again. The bravery and courage to publish a book will have my respect forever. You have helped me in ways I never though possible so I am endlessly thankful. Highly recommend to everyone, even just to open your brain to think a different way, look after yourself you are worth so much
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