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I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

By: Ruby Wax
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Checking into a psychiatric institution wasn't exactly on Ruby Wax's agenda for 2022 - writing about it wasn't either, but here we are. These days, trying to stay sane in a completely chaotic world makes life incredibly difficult, especially if you're struggling with your mental health. While searching for inner peace and equanimity amidst global chaos, Ruby realises that, ultimately, the most challenging gauntlet we all must face is ourselves.

I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was is Ruby's most honest and raw book to date - an insight into the depths of her psyche, and a stark exploration of what trauma can do to someone. Reflecting on years of personal and professional experience, she opens up to listeners about her struggles with mental health and different treatments over the years, hoping to provide reassurance and guidance to anyone confronting their own anticipated, or unanticipated, struggles with mental health.

©2023 Ruby Wax (P)2023 Penguin Audio Biographies & Memoirs Meditation Spirituality Mental Health

Critic Reviews

Not only will this book make you feel less alone, it also might just change your life (Scarlett Curtis)
An exceptional account on mental health from a true tour de force. We're all a little messed up in our own ways, but we should all strive to be as fabulously fearless as Ruby (Fearne Cotton)
If you buy only one book this year, make it this one. Brilliant, heartbreakingly funny and painful: I couldn't put it down (Joanna Lumley)

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Something I needed to hear

Ruby Wax gives us a raw and probably honest look into her cerebral journey. It’s one of those books which at various points resonates. I had a lot of relatable moments and even found myself taking notes. Ruby’s reading voice adds authenticity and is highly listenable. I highly recommend this book for anyone with curiosity about their own thinking and how it’s okay to be not okay and it’s more than okay to be you. Thank you Ruby Wax.

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Sharing Her Recent Experiences Helped Me! Thank you

Ruby Wax has gone through so much in her life. I started following her when she embraced mindfulness & did work with Dr Mark Williams through Oxford University. I knew of her as a performer of course but her vulnerability & sharing her life with depression & the recounting of her life makes me value her presence in my life even more. Ive now bought the physical book! The 2nd part of life really spoke to me, as someone over 70. THANK you Ruby!

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it gives me hope and left me slightly exhausted, thank you Ruby Wax I love your work

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This book was very boring and I could not finish it. It was a Waste of money

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Some small insights into Rubi’s early life

Sorry but I found it a little boring. The performance was fine she was being herself but didn’t help to keep my interest. I bought the book as my friend had mentioned an interview he heard about Rubi’s parents which resonated with me and I wanted to understand her journey and what I could learn from it. I guess maybe my expectations were high for how I would relate but I never really truly got an insight into her trauma maybe I just didn’t rate as well as I thought I would…so maybe my rating is unfair. All the best to Rubi.

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