Everyone says being a teenager is CRAZY. But do they mean crazy hard, crazy fun… or just plain bonkers?
Roughly three people in every class have some kind of mental health issue, but most of them have no idea what’s going on. They think they’re just weak, or shy, or bad, or completely, irreversibly, writing-on-the-walls 'insane'. But they’re not. They have some form of depression, anxiety, eating disorder or other mental health issue and they will come out the other side.
This is a book of advice, from young people who made it through, to their sixteen-year-old selves.
Do you ever feel like the apocalypse is coming, and it wouldn’t be that bad? Like bed is as far as you want to get today? As though your heart is going to beat right out of your chest and your legs have turned to jelly, at the thought of leaving home or talking to another human being? Or maybe you just feel like when you start worrying, you can’t stop.
Whatever form it takes, this book can help you through it.
Trigger warning: Due to it’s nature, the content of this book may be triggering. Contains personal experiences of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, trichotillomania and other mental health issues, as well as issues such as assault.
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"IT WAS AH-MAZING!! Every person should read this book at least once in their lifetime." Flipping Pages
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"Warmed my heart...It made me think, a lot, and that's what good books do."The Ya Reader
"This is the mental health book that every teen and adult needs"Tales of the Ravenous Reader
"This book is very important. I want to buy 100 copies and give it to every single person I know and force them to read it!... I found myself in many letters. I cried a lot but there were also very funny parts that will make you laugh out loud." Books Over Humans
"This is one of the most poignant and important books I've ever read. A book made up entirely of letters written by young adults to their 16 year old selves, you'll laugh, cry and reflect on your own journey as you read about these individuals dealing with anxiety and mental health issues." That Wild Soul
"One of the best books ever...This is a book that your soul is going to devour instantly" 5* Dystopian Citizn
"An inspiring book... honestly so beautiful... such an honest, personal look into the lives of those who have mental illness... deeply represents hope and recovery" Belle's Book Nook
"Touching. Honest. Raw... I cannot recommend this book highly enough" 5* January Grey Reviews
"It fills you with hope and strength. Everyone should read it, whether or not you are suffering from mental health issues." Lois Reads Books
"It's both beautiful and necessary" Sarah Franklin "MY GOD! I'm at loss for words. Rating five-stars for a book that is worth a million stars is unfair....There is nothing flowery about Hello Me, It's You. The truth is bare, naked and vulnerable... I highly recommend it to readers of all ages." Veracious Reader "This book is very important. I want to buy 100 copies and give it to every single person I know and force them to read it! I do warn you; try not to read this in public as you will cry. This book is a collection of letters that young adult with a mental illness wrote to their 16 year old selves.. I found myself in many letters. I cried a lot but there were also very funny parts that will make you laugh out loud." Books Over Humans "I feel like this book should be read by everyone. It is so important and hopeful, for someone who suffers from mental health issues, but also for people who don't, or who have someone they love suffering. It's filled with hope and strength and help, and it lifted my heart" Books are Here for You "This is one of the most poignant and important books I've ever read. A book made up entirely of letters written by young adults to their 16 year old selves, you'll laugh, cry and reflect on your own journey as you read about these individuals dealing with anxiety and mental health issues." That Wild Soul "Turned out to be everything I would've wanted to hear when I was 16. If you know a teen suffering through mental illness, I would highly recommend getting them this book. Loved it." Good Reads Reviewer "This was brilliant! ... Everyone should read this - I will be shouting about this book from the rooftops! I so wish a book like would have been around for me to read when I was younger." Charleigh's Book Nook
