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I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was
- Narrated by: Ruby Wax
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Checking into a psychiatric institution wasn't exactly on Ruby Wax's agenda for 2022 - writing about it wasn't either, but here we are. These days, trying to stay sane in a completely chaotic world makes life incredibly difficult, especially if you're struggling with your mental health. While searching for inner peace and equanimity amidst global chaos, Ruby realises that, ultimately, the most challenging gauntlet we all must face is ourselves.
I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was is Ruby's most honest and raw book to date - an insight into the depths of her psyche, and a stark exploration of what trauma can do to someone. Reflecting on years of personal and professional experience, she opens up to listeners about her struggles with mental health and different treatments over the years, hoping to provide reassurance and guidance to anyone confronting their own anticipated, or unanticipated, struggles with mental health.
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- Kindle Customer
- 26-06-23
Great listen
Ruby is amazing. To achieve all she has with depression is a credit to her.
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- Miss G
- 23-10-23
A thoughtful listen
Raw, funny but sad at times. This is a refreshing story of someone who has battled mental health problems and sought answers. I could listen to Ruby talk about anything, her take on things is open and honest.
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- Robin D Low
- 17-03-24
Ruby Wax"s honesty.
I just love Ruby Wax and can really empathise with her situation and constant aim to improve and understand her mental health situation.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-02-24
Honest and true
An amazing insight from into the mind and the potential to heal oneself from past influences. Nobody is without flaws but learning to accept them and find self compassion is where you find your true self. Blessings to you Ruby for your honesty and strength thanks for sharing.
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- Alison S.
- 18-04-24
Loved this and Ruby
Half way through the first chapter I had to pause as I was laughing that much I couldn't breathe! Ruby is wonderful, my Birthday is a day after hers so think as a fellow Aries I appreciate her sarcasm & 100 mile an hour crazy all the more, Ed is a trooper and I wish them a long loving & chaotic life together.
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- Rubyluke
- 11-04-24
Not as ill as I thought
Well I learnt a lot from this book. Some funny things and some sad things but Ruby is so captive and I love her so much.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-05-23
Brutally honest and really funny
A great listen read by Ruby herself which added so much, really insightful, brutally honest and super funny would definitely recommend,
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- justine king
- 16-05-23
Absolutely loved this book!
I love Ruby Wax .. whatever she does! This book is very honest and entertaining at the same time … just like Ruby ! A must read
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- Mr P.
- 11-06-23
Great listen
Loved this listen, hearing Ruby give an honest account of her journey through depression was a breath of fresh air.
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-07-23
A triumph of trauma.
Ruby writes with searing honesty, candour, humour and eventual reflectiveness from the dark edges of depression. The journey to there and finding a way back with self compassion and a raw, hard won understanding of trauma. Her descriptive style and humour make this difficult topic relatable and keep you invested. Snippets of knowledge about trauma and it’s power in every day life so useful and eloquently explained in the retelling of her own therapy and journey back from the edge. Thank you Ruby, these are the stories we need to hear to give hope and understanding.
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