How to Come Alive Again

It doesnt matter that youve lived in shadows, that youve slept through years of your life, that youve done things youre ashamed to admit even to yourself. It doesnt matter that youre an anxious, depressed, spaghetti-brained mess with a shouty monster brain that keeps you from conforming to societys definition of normal.

Beth McColl has been there – sometimes she still is there – but in this book she shares whats worked for her and what hasnt, whats gotten her into trouble and then back out of it again, and what she wishes shed known from the start: How to get through a bad day, questions to ask your doctor, the truth about medication, ways to practise self-care and mindfulness, what to expect from a partner, how to forgive your past self, and so much more...

How to Come Alive Again is a relatable, honest, at times joyous, and above all practical guide for anyone who has a mental illness – or anyone who knows and loves someone who does. Its the basics for mending your life, accepting yourself, changing what doesnt work, killing the worst of it and learning to live again.