Struggling to Breathe: The Diary of a Psychiatric In-Patient

by Niamh Brownlee

After achieving academic success, Niamh Brownlee became a primary school teacher, first in Kent then back home in Belfast but all was not well. Gradually, Niamh became more and more depressed until reaching the point where she just wanted to die.
At the age of 24, she was admitted to hospital. Although at rock bottom mentally, she had the presence of mind to keep a diary of the 31 days she spent un two psychiatric hospitals in Northern Ireland. This helped her survive and begin the tentative process of recovery.

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 21, 2022

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Incredibly emotive and accurate account of mental illness and the inpatient mental health experience. Would recommend every healthcare professional and loved one involved in the care of someone with depression, anxiety and/or eating disorders should read this book.