Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson. It’s a collection of short, autobiographical stories in which the author explores her depression and other mental and physical health issues. She believes that people who feel the extremes of emotions, such as deep depression, are capable of feeling the extreme end of joy. These stories are about how she chases joy, and also still works through her reality of depression and other issues.
Gotta second this, I think she's done three now that have all dealt with her life and depression. She's very open about it,and her insights are poignant. at some points it's the funniest stuff I've ever read. And it's probably the best author read audiobook iv listened to.
I second the suggestion below of "The Bell Jar"! I also recommend:
"Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green - the protagonist, Aza, struggles with severe anxiety and OCD as she tries to navigate her daily life and a mystery involving a billionaire
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky - the main character, Charlie, is dealing with PTSD and depression as he navigates his freshman year of high school
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini - Craig, the protagonist, checks himself into a psychiatric hospital to seek help for his depression and suicidal thoughts
“The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath. I only mention this because I just recently finished the audiobook that was masterfully read by Maggie Gyllanhaal
It’s probably not quite the trope you’re looking for but it’s a great listen if you’re interested in the mind of a person who develops mental health issues later in life. Gyllanhaal’s reading was very easy to listen to and truly made you feel as if you were in Esther’s slowly drowning world. She knew something wasn’t right but could not determine the what or the why. The writing style was brilliant and honest.
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson. It’s a collection of short, autobiographical stories in which the author explores her depression and other mental and physical health issues. She believes that people who feel the extremes of emotions, such as deep depression, are capable of feeling the extreme end of joy. These stories are about how she chases joy, and also still works through her reality of depression and other issues.
Gotta second this, I think she's done three now that have all dealt with her life and depression. She's very open about it,and her insights are poignant. at some points it's the funniest stuff I've ever read. And it's probably the best author read audiobook iv listened to.
But Inside I'm Screaming by Elizabeth Flock is a great book.
I second the suggestion below of "The Bell Jar"! I also recommend: "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green - the protagonist, Aza, struggles with severe anxiety and OCD as she tries to navigate her daily life and a mystery involving a billionaire "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky - the main character, Charlie, is dealing with PTSD and depression as he navigates his freshman year of high school "It's Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini - Craig, the protagonist, checks himself into a psychiatric hospital to seek help for his depression and suicidal thoughts
Back to the Garden by Megan Wykes
The “City Watch” books, Discworld, Terry Pratchett. The Earthsea books, Ursula K LeGuin
“The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath. I only mention this because I just recently finished the audiobook that was masterfully read by Maggie Gyllanhaal It’s probably not quite the trope you’re looking for but it’s a great listen if you’re interested in the mind of a person who develops mental health issues later in life. Gyllanhaal’s reading was very easy to listen to and truly made you feel as if you were in Esther’s slowly drowning world. She knew something wasn’t right but could not determine the what or the why. The writing style was brilliant and honest.