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My Favorite Books for Mental Health & Self-Growth
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items A collection of books that offer meaningful insights into mental health, self-understanding, healing, and personal growth. Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective, a little encouragement, or simply a good read for self-reflection, these are so...
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Trauma is a widespread yet often overlooked experience. This book explores the nature of trauma—ranging from childhood upbringing to the battlefield—revealing that they share similar patterns. Unresolved trauma takes a physical toll and affects how a...
The Body Keeps The Score | Bessel van der Kolk, MD.
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Psychologists and psychiatrists are often portrayed as calm, composed figures who seem capable of resolving the complex problems their clients face. Yet, few people truly know what lies beneath that serene exterior. Through this book, we discover tha...
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her ...
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This book is intended for those who have long viewed themselves negatively—feeling unhappy, overly self-critical, and lacking self-love. It shares the personal journey of an individual grappling with these very feelings. The essays take the form of r...
I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokpokki
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Since childhood, we have known what to do if someone falls, cuts their hand on a knife, or suffers a burn. We know the first aid required for physical injuries. However, a problem arises because we have no idea how to address emotional wounds—such as...
Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection & Guilt
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Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation without anyone realizing it. A child might inherit trauma from their grandmother without ever knowing it. Such trauma influences one's current life in ways that are difficult to fathom. A pregna...
It Didn't Start With You
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Viktor E. Frankl was a psychiatrist and a survivor of Nazi concentration camps. He sought the meaning of life amidst the horrific events in which his wife and family were killed. From such a bleak situation, Frankl hypothesized that suffering is inev...
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
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This work of fiction tells the story of a little prince who hails from a tiny planet. During his travels across various planets, he encounters characters who embody different facets of human nature. “The Little Prince” helps me reconnect with the chi...
Le Petit Prince By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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This book centers on a woman as its protagonist, accompanied by stunning illustrations. The poems within feel deeply personal, captivating the heart and forging a lasting connection. Rupi Kaur reminds us that self-love is the beginning of a long jour...
Milk and honey by Rupi Kaur
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This book invites readers to be truly present in their own lives. Cory Muscara discusses how many people go through their days on autopilot—preoccupied with the past or worried about the future—often forgetting to savor the moment at hand. With a lig...
Stop Missing Your Life by Cory Muscara
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Written by a clinical psychologist, this book addresses various emotional issues commonly experienced by many people—ranging from anxiety, insecurity, and stress to a loss of motivation. Julie Smith explains everything in simple, accessible language,...
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith