(Note: Please not “The House in the Cerulean Sea”)
As the title said, looking for books to read while going through basically a mental health crisis. My nervous system has gone haywire and I’m anxious 24/7. All the books I’ve tried either I can’t concentrate on them or they give me anxiety. Thanks in advance!
by PotentialMoose4
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I don’t know. Maybe “Rainbow Valley” or “The Story Girl”, both by LM Montgomery? It’s public domain so free ebook downloads are easy to find.
Anne of Green Gables is my go to comfort book.
A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers. Lots of cozy calm vibes. Science fiction without the doom and gloom and apocalyptic elements.
Have you tried “Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation” by Dr. Linnea Passaler?
Or maybe search a “Mindfulness” or “Zen” book and see what looks good to you to try?
What kind of books have you enjoyed lately?
Braiding Sweetgrass! I think it’s a grounding book 🙂
on the nose: Hope and Help for Your Nerves – Claire Weekes (a little oldskool, but also a lot comforting)
off the nose: The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet – Becky Chambers
I usually turn to young adult books when I’m overwhelmed. They’re easier to read and the subject matter is usually more fluffy than adult books.
My favorites are the Inheritance Cycle, the Inkheart series, the Hunger Games, and Harry Potter. Also worth a look is the Redwall series.
I hope you’re feeling much better soon!
I really enjoyed Remarkably Bright Creatures—it’s a very gentle read.
You need escapism! When I was having the worst year of my life, I read tons of Agatha Christie books. Page turner murder mysteries that aren’t dark or emotional! Neat little puzzles. The perfect distraction for the unquiet mind.