When I started reading, I really only stuck to memoirs and non fiction. Reading books about survivors really helped me with my trauma I was learning to deal with from my childhood. I am dealing with depression and worse feelings and I think being able to find a book where I can relate with the character would help me. I am okay with memoirs, fiction or non fiction. I am okay with books that have graphic language/ material like talks about suicide, attempts, self harm etc... because those are all things I have dealt with.

I also am curious if there are books where someone has lost their battle to depression. I know that is a very harsh topic. I also am not looking for a book where everything just works out perfectly in the end and is one big fairy tale because that is not realistic.

Also not looking for any self help books regarding depression. I am on a wait list to see a Dr. And I have a good support system if I need it, I'm just having a hard time with my feelings and would like to relate to a character to feel less alone.