so-soI‘m not clinically depressed, but I do consider myself an imaginative pessimist who gets pissed at the world sometimes, moreso post-2016. But also, people, how hard is it to follow a common set of rules for overall harmony? Not the target audience. I think if someone were on that edge of suicidal ideation then this book might be more helpful. Doesn‘t hurt to read it. Typical advice that may be overlooked if depressed. Did enjoy Sytes‘ humor.
pickI was drawn to the title because I thought it should properly be called "How to Not Kill Yourself" (and I remain of that view), then, because it looked like a young person's view of depression, a useful perspective as I've not fitted that descriptor for some time. So: I think it's an excellent resource for young adults, being written in an engaging (sweary) way, and, actually, I found it personally helpful, so I'd recommend it for us fossils, too
"Looking at my book collection (just looking at it, picking books up and flicking through and putting them back and picking up another... maybe smelling a few...)"
- One of "Set's simple reasons to stay alive"
#shelfie
“The only things that could be considered wrong with you could also be considered the fault of the world around you. There is little-to-nothing intrinsically wrong with you.”
"Staying alive with a brain bent on self-annihilation, in a world that doesn't necessarily value your worth, is the ultimate radical act."
- Faith G. Harper (Introduction)
How Not to Kill Yourself: A Survival Guide for Imaginative Pessimists | 
