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Reasons to Stay Alive

12 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

After a panic attack on an Ibiza balcony, Matt Haig descends into depression and anxiety, then slowly rebuilds his life by finding meaning in small moments and redefining hope.

You’ll learn

  • Depression is an illness, not a weakness
  • Recovery is a series of small victories
  • Hope is surviving the next hour
  • Vitality matters more than happiness