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What are the best books for someone with depression? to read... (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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so i have depression, i take meds and i talk with people about it but im also bored/empty alot and i just want something to do that is diffrent, if that makes sense. i havent read a book in quite some time and im considerd a slow reader becasue im dylexic and i lack motivation. i feel if i find a good book to help with this it might help witha few things.

i dont want a super duper brick sized book or horror, im more into anything but that also fiction like fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk, something that feels modern also manga but manga is more exspensive than a book, etc just no horror or anyhting weird.

also where is a good place to get physical books from at a discount?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Do you have a local library?

I would start there if you do. The people who work there are in love with books and will have great recommendations for you.

If you like to laugh and you like fantasy, check out Terry Pratchett. The Night Watch series is my favorite Start with “Guards! Guards”.

Look into buying books on your phone or tablet. Both apple and Google frequently have “books under $5” sales. It’s not ideal for the physical feel of reading a book, but you can usually change the font and font size, which may make it more readable for you.

Hope this is helpful. The more you read the better you get at it, and the more you enjoy it.