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Befriending My Brain

A Psychosis Story

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Befriending My Brain

By: James Lindsay
Narrated by: James Lindsay
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About this listen

Like many of us, James Lindsay is no stranger to stress and anxiety. But in his case, leaving those struggles untreated led to a full psychotic episode that hospitalized him for the better part of a month. With the help of medication and therapy, he has now overcome this dark period and is currently living a much happier life.

But his story doesn't end there. Now, he wants to help others avoid the same fate by sharing his experience, including the red flags he recognizes in hindsight and the path he charted to recovery. No matter where you are on your own journey, James' story will resonate and remind you, as he puts it, that "recovery is always possible, and hope is never far away".

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i love this book. I admire the author's honesty and also loved his tips and books to improve your recovery. I wish I could have read it years ago..

a must read about psychosis!

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Having read the book and shared its message with many I was not sure whether the audible version would add value. It sure does, alongside the narration by the author himself, there are interviews with his mum, friend and girlfriend that add so much depth to this story. The narration by James is genuine and brings you closer to his real character, a thoroughly nice guy who has been through so much, but shares it all so honestly. Highly recommended read.

An inspirational story

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James’ honest account of his recovery journey is inspiring and undoubtedly relatable to so many. I am so glad I came across his book!

Raw and inspiring

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This account was very easily digestible, open and had some great tips! An excellent and light listen

Easy to digest

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Just brilliant, a fascinating insight into a less known mental illness, an outstanding audiobook and I highly recommend it to anyone. The author is very honest and doesn't hold back, articulating what psychosis feels like very well. Such a great example of the human spirit and determination to overcome adversity, give it a listen!

What a great story of an inspiring journey 👏🏻

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