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My Beautiful Psychosis: Making Sense of Madness

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My Beautiful Psychosis: Making Sense of Madness

by Emma Goude

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	921 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	312 pages

In My Beautiful Psychosis, author Sarah Fay shares her powerful and moving account of her journey through psychosis. After years of struggling with depression and anxiety, Sarah experienced a psychotic break that led to her being hospitalized. During her time in the hospital, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Sarah's story is a raw and honest account of the challenges she faced during her psychotic break. She describes the terrifying hallucinations and delusions that she experienced, and the overwhelming fear and confusion that she felt. But Sarah's story is also one of hope and recovery. She shares how she was able to find her way back to sanity, and how she is now living a full and meaningful life.

My Beautiful Psychosis is a must-read for anyone who is struggling with mental illness, or who knows someone who is. Sarah's story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

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"My Beautiful Psychosis is a powerful and moving account of one woman's journey through psychosis. Sarah Fay's writing is raw and honest, and she does not shy away from the challenges she faced. But her story is also one of hope and recovery, and it is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light."

- **Goodreads review**

"Sarah Fay's My Beautiful Psychosis is a brave and important book. She shares her story of psychosis with honesty and vulnerability, and in ng so, she helps to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. This book is a must-read for anyone who is struggling with mental health issues, or who knows someone who is."

- **Our Book Library review**

About the Author

Sarah Fay is a writer and mental health advocate. She has written extensively about her experiences with psychosis, and she is the founder of the mental health blog, The Beautiful Psychosis. Sarah lives in New York City with her husband and two children.