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Sort Your Head Out
- Mental Health Without All the Bollocks
- Narrated by: Sam Delaney
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
Sam Delaney was Jack the Lad. He was confident, loud and funny; an absolute legend, to be honest. Or at least that was what he pretended to be.
But when he reached his thirties, work, relationships and fatherhood started to take their toll. Like so many blokes who seemed to be totally fine, he often felt like a complete failure whose life was out of control; anxiety and depression had secretly plagued him for years. Turning to drink and drugs only made things worse. Sam knew he needed help - the problem was that he thought self-help was for hippies, sobriety was for weirdos and therapy was for neurotics.
Keeping it all inside was what nearly dragged Sam under. Then he began to open up and share his story with others. Soon his life started to get better and better. Now, he's written this book to help you do the same.
Covering his complex upbringing, fast paced career, struggles with addiction and recovery, and detailing lessons he's learnt along the way, Sort Your Head Out is Sam's startlingly raw, compassionate and hilarious account of why opening up is the first step to sorting your head out.
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"This is a great book, and an important one. It's the one I would give to any friend who I observed struggling with those issues, as it's written in a genuinely human way, devoid of psychobabble, moralizing, victimhood embracing and judgement. It comes from a place of hard-won experience, told with total honesty. It will do more than just save lives, it will help those saved lives feel like they're genuinely worth living." (Irvine Welsh)
"An honest, funny account of how we're all capable of changing for the better." (Seth Meyers)
"This book tells it like it is in an honest and down to earth way that men who find it hard to talk about mental health will be able to relate to easily. Sam really knows his stuff on this subject and is very frank about his struggles. A great, motivating book that can really help - every bloke should read it." (Shaun Ryder)
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-23
Is like he’s in my head lol.
Having done the book in on Sunday decided to download so I can listen whilst out working. I’m so lone working and these are some of the things that float into my nut sometimes so the more people who open up and talk about these things the better. Keep up the good work shining a light on a much needed subject.
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- MR G CLARKE
- 04-03-23
Best Mental Health Book Ever
This is by far the best book about the struggles of men and their mental health. it is honest, forthright, and never apologises for identifying the struggles faced. It is inspirational and supportive, it made me laugh and cry. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
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- Andrew Sebastian
- 11-02-23
Funny, enlightening and thought provoking.
I decided to buy the audiobook instead of the print version as I’m aware of Britains top journalist abilities to deliver a great yarn from his various podcasts.
I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a unique talent to discuss topics so personal and serious in a manner which is also funny, enlightening and thought provoking for the listener.
I was actually quite surprised how relatable some of it was to me upon reflection, which I guess is what Sam would like everyone to do for the sake of their mental health.
Superb.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-02-23
Valuable listening
The author makes some incredibly important points in this book, but does so with great humour and without ever coming across as preachy.
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- James Sterling
- 18-04-23
Essential reading
Sam has a way of talking about mental health that really resonates with me. I’ve started my own journey to address my anxiety and it was down to hearing Sam talk so openly and with so much humour on his various podcasts. It gave me the little push I needed to speak to my GP. The way Sam talks about things, made me feel less scared about the prospect of speaking to my GP, my wife and my friends to admit I was struggling, because at the end of the day we all struggle from time to time and it’s totally normal to need help. Pleased to say this book is just a continuation of all his other great work. It’s funny, insightful and most importantly it’s accessible. Thanks Sam
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- Cw
- 14-02-23
Very Relatable.
I really enjoy Sam's writing. This boom hit home more than I expected it to. A big help.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-23
Do your head a favour, get this book!
Honest, heartfelt and hilarious in equal measure. Put on a brew, go for a walk or a run and get this in your lug holes! Excellent from start to finish.
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- Robert
- 26-02-23
A massive help
This book has inspired me to give up alcohol. So a big thanks Sam
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- Baldi
- 11-02-23
A great insight into male mental health
I’ve been listening to Sam’s work via his podcasts so this was no surprise to me how insightful and articulate this book is. Sam is not so much offering a guidance as an insight into his own life and it was hard not to see the comparisons in my own life. Having just recently lost my dad too this gave me a lift and made me realise I need to be more kind to myself and invest more in the just rest lifestyle in other words appreciate the simple things in life around me. Wholeheartedly recommend this book.
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- Jason Rhodes
- 12-02-23
Just Rest
A really enjoyable tale from a great storyteller. Sam Delaney is on top form with this heartfelt and honest book.
It might not be a book where good advice is offered, but it is a blast of modern day wisdom from a friend you make when down the pub.
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