This is the memoir of Susanna
Kaysen. In the 1960’s Susanna is admitted into a psychiatric hospital with the
diagnosis of borderline personality disorder after attempting to commit suicide
by overdose. A psychiatrist Susanna had never seen before has suggested she needs a
rest. What was supposed to be a couple of weeks turns out to be a 2-year stay.
In her book Susanna discusses how she is treated and what the keepers/staff and
other patients are like. She also addresses how all of them were able to help
her cope with her depression.
I enjoyed reading about the
struggles and successes that an emotionally unstable person deals with in their
life. I think that many people struggle with emotional disorders and need a pat
on the back. This book is that pat.
3.90 stars
on Goodreads, 4.6 on Amazon
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