Nyxisis Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 The way I interpret the act where Lucky is asked to dance and he moves without leaving his spot is that of someone who gets overwhelmed by tasks ones gotta do and ends up paralyzed on spot. I can relate a lot to this at the moment. So I was wondering if any of you guys could recommend me other books that have spoken to you in terms of depression, paralysis, ocd... No self-help books please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Budgie Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Lucky? You've lost me. I'd recommend Darkness Visible by William Styron. A great (albeit short) book recounting the author's experience with serious bouts of depression, and his eventual rise above it. Good luck. Depression is a draining, horrible thing to live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyxisis Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Omg, sorry. I meant Lucky from "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Budgie Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Aha! Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Back in 2012, I read and enjoyed Mr Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt. It is an unusual, quick and compelling read. I opened my review at the time with a quote from the book, with Mr Chartwell describing how he likes to 'operate', I like to be there when he wakes in the morning. Sometimes I drape across his chest. That slows him down for a bit. And then I like to lie around in the corner of the room, crying out like I have terrible injuries. Sometimes I'll burst out at him from behind some furniture and bark in his face........I might lean on him too when he's standing up, or hang off him in some way. I also make an effort to block out the sunlight whenever I can. This is for me, an uncomfortable yet incredibly perceptive description of depression. Worth reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Budgie Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Oh gosh, I just thought of another one. The good news is, there's a free version of the two chapters which relate to depression, and which I'll link to below. It's from Hyperbole And a Half by Allie Brosh. Please do read! http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/adventures-in-depression.html http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/depression-part-two.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I have read one recently called "Take Control" by Michael Welton. It's a really interesting read that helps you with understanding your fears and controlling them and also how to get better in your day to day life. It's great for depression. Also I really like Prince Ea's videos on youtube or on his page on Facebook! The guy is a great motivational speaker and his videos are yet simple but very touching! Also, have you considered colouring maybe? Cheers, Bap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Ruby Wax's book is meant to be very good, I'm afraid I can't remember what it's called though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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