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I've Never Been (Un) Happier
I've Never Been (Un) Happier | Shaheen Bhatt
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I don't write about my experiences with depression to defend the legitimacy of my pain. My pain is real; it does not come to me because of my lifestyle, and it is not taken away by my lifestyle. Unwittingly known as Alia Bhatt's older sister, screenwriter and fame-child Shaheen Bhatt has been a powerhouse of quiet restraint-until recently. In a sweeping act of courage, she now invites you into her head. Shaheen was diagnosed with depression at eighteen, after five years of already living with it. In this emotionally arresting memoir, she reveals both the daily experiences and big picture of one of the most debilitating and critically misinterpreted mental illnesses in the twenty-first century. Equal parts conundrum and enlightenment, Shaheen takes us through the personal pendulum of understanding and living with depression in her privileged circumstances. With honesty and a profound self-awareness, Shaheen lays claim to her sadness, while locating it in the universal fabric of the human condition. In this multi-dimensional, philosophical tell-all, Shaheen acknowledges, accepts and overcomes the peculiarities of living with depression. A topic of massive interest to anyone with mental health disorders, I've Never Been (Un)Happier stretches out its hand to gently provide solace and solidarity.
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The best book I‘ve read about depression so far! ✨ The author‘s attempt to educate on depression without oversimplifying and to express her struggles in life without complicating her feelings is very evident.

This doesn‘t involve a deep discourse about depression, but as a single person‘s account of facing it and dealing with it, it‘s so relatable and a good read! 📖

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I think this has to be the best book I've read on depression. And not only because it is so well written but also because it is so relatable. Some of us may not be suffering from depression on that level but we do feel bouts of sadness, loneliness, emotional turmoil, rejection, inferiority, helplessness etc. The book feels like a companion who understands every one of these feelings and helps overcome it.
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dancingbibliophile
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The book is a raw portrayal of the author's experience of being in the state of "Clinical Depression" for more than half of her life. It's very personal, honest and easy to understand! It makes us realise the gravity of depression and the accompanying situations. This book surely portrays one of the aspects of Depression quite well!
It makes it clear that no matter what your financial conditions are, you can still go into a state of depression!

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eram10
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“You can buy happiness off the rack - but sadness is tailor-made just for you.“

This is Shaheen Batt's autobiography, describing her experiences with depression.
This is a very well written and to the point narration of multiple mental health issues like eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and anxiety and how she manages to deal with them.
I liked how this was just HER story and not filled with typical bollywood references involving her family.