Full disclosure before it needs to get said: Yes, I know that whatever books are recommended are not replacements for getting a therapist and counseling and all that. And possibly medication. I do have a therapist that, while I’ve only been able to have one session with thus far, I have a good feeling about and would like to see him as often as my schedule allows.
That all being said, I’m wondering if there are some books out there that tackle the thoughts I’ve been having under the umbrella of depression such as SI, not feeling like I have a purpose, not feeling like my friends (who I never had ever before two years ago) really want me around, and also trauma from the passing of a family member I was close with, among other things. Any book(s) that cover those topics but that also don’t have any sort of agenda like religion and following God (I’m an atheist) and anything spiritual (again, atheist. I know there are some atheists who are spiritual, but I’m not). Basically nothing that isn’t scientifically proven to help in some way.
by Mad_Season_1994
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Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace helped me.
Ask your therapist for book recommendations that would be helpful between sessions!