The Existence of Amy - Lana Grace Riva
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To all appearances, Amy should have a good life. She is competent at her job, has friends, her own apartment. However, appearances can be deceiving and underneath she is often paralyzed by OCD, anxiety, and depression.
This was an excellent read…quick ( I read it in two sittings) and engrossing with good insight into what it is like living behind the curtain of mental imbalance. Many readers will relate to some part of Amy’s story…so many of us have what we like to think of as “quirks” that really are anxieties of some kind. Imagine if those thoughts were to multiply, intensify, take over our lives. Amy, though, is incredibly fortunate to have some very supportive friends. Not everyone is that lucky; often they are met with impatience and rejection.
Don’t let the subject of mental health turn you off to this book. It is a compelling read and just may help others understand the struggles that some people face and how perhaps we can try to be there for them and assist them in finding help and hope. And, yes, there is hope.
*****
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