I haven't tried asking for book recommendations before but as the title suggests, the typical self-help and healing literature isn't doing it for me. Not really big on platitudes and stuff and psychotherapy hasn't been a huge help. I won't really say much more because I'm sick of being told I need mental health services when I'm too honest.
Which is why I'd rather have book recommendations for one who's morbidly isolated, destitute, can't find their way, feels like the world doesn't value them, etc. I wouldn't mind books on trauma (although I've read The Body Keeps the Score already). Also get nervous when I'm asked about hobbies and my personal life and get uncomfortable so not sure if there are any books on playing the social game better or how to say NO to others without getting sarcastic "okay" in response if I politely say I don't want to discuss a subject. I'm big into existential literature and have read lots of the classics. I don't mind philosophy books and a slam dunk would probably be a book about getting over the past or reconciling obsessive thoughts related to complex trauma. autism and schizoid books are okay, would be willing to check out. However, I'd be very receptive to books on how to make money, passive income, building a brand, etc as I read a lot of business mindset books like 4 Hour Workweek and How To Win Friends and Influence People but it's not speaking to me.
Finally if there's fantasy or romance fans around, I'm into that stuff too so feel free to leave a recommendation if you want (think the Cursebreaker series by Brigid Kemmerer or ACoTaR by Sarah Maas).
Just thought I'd take a chance and see what might be out there. I'm well-read but I'm sure there is something I haven't come across.
by Excellent-Big-483