Serotonin: A Poetry Chapbook

by Erin Bethany

Serotonin is a poetry chapbook chronicling one person's descent into depression before entering into recovery, told in a union of poetry and photographs. The words that compose Serotonin are a devotion to those who struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, whether or not they say it aloud. Serotonin seeks to provide another voice to a heavy stigmatized and misunderstood topic and show people what life is like for one person who experiences depression and suicidal thoughts.

Genres: Poetry

38 pages, Paperback

Published August 9, 2016

Reviews

[Elodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was gifted to me by a friend when I was going through a rough time and I am forever grateful she gave me this book. The poems really spoke to me and helped push me to seek help for my unchecked depression. I looked up the writer a little bit ago and learned that this was her first book and she wrote it in high school when she herself was going through a depression and contemplating suicide. I think that's why I really connected to it, and the friend who gave it to me too. She is open and honest about how mental illness feels. It's not too flowery. It's just raw and approachable. The book takes readers on a journey from an entrance into a depressive episode to therapy and recovery, and does a great job at it.
I highly recommend anything by this author (I actually think her short story The Meek is her best work)

[Minda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring

The book takes you through a battle with mental illness from beginning to the end. Well written, and in the end hopeful. I'm very glad that I found this book. I will definitely reread it again.

[Frey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reads just how it's supposed to: as a teen aged girl struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. I think the poet does a great job of expressing that and the pictures they added were a nice addition, not overbearing like in a lot of other books. I really enjoyed reading this book.