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  • I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

  • By: Ruby Wax
  • Narrated by: Ruby Wax
  • Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (283 ratings)

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I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

By: Ruby Wax
Narrated by: Ruby Wax
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Summary

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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
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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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Great listen

Ruby is amazing. To achieve all she has with depression is a credit to her.

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A thoughtful listen

Raw, funny but sad at times. This is a refreshing story of someone who has battled mental health problems and sought answers. I could listen to Ruby talk about anything, her take on things is open and honest.

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Not as ill as I thought

Well I learnt a lot from this book. Some funny things and some sad things but Ruby is so captive and I love her so much.

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Ruby Wax"s honesty.

I just love Ruby Wax and can really empathise with her situation and constant aim to improve and understand her mental health situation.

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Honest and true

An amazing insight from into the mind and the potential to heal oneself from past influences. Nobody is without flaws but learning to accept them and find self compassion is where you find your true self. Blessings to you Ruby for your honesty and strength thanks for sharing.

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Loved this and Ruby

Half way through the first chapter I had to pause as I was laughing that much I couldn't breathe! Ruby is wonderful, my Birthday is a day after hers so think as a fellow Aries I appreciate her sarcasm & 100 mile an hour crazy all the more, Ed is a trooper and I wish them a long loving & chaotic life together.

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fantastic.

loved it. I was going through a tough time and this really helped. fantastic

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Beautiful raw, authentic and very funny

I just loved hearing Ruby’s story. There were so many moments where I was moved to tears. While it is very much her story, it is also a birds-eye view of humanity. I am so glad I listened to it rather than read, I loved hearing Ruby’s voice

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Honest, painful, hilarious

A powerful testament to the transformative power of honesty and vulnerability. As a mental health sufferer, I found great comfort in her Ruby’s openness about her struggles and her humour.

Ruby’s writing is not only engaging and insightful, but it also fosters a sense of community and understanding. Her book is a must-read for anyone on their own “mental health journey” I highly recommend it to those who are looking for an authentic and compassionate account of the this hellish experience.

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Authentically and comically delivered

Ruby is so relaxing to listen to, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end and having moved over to audiobooks I’m so glad I made that leap for this particular title also, she is so comical and authentic in her delivery of words, so insightful as well to find out about how she deals with her ongoing condition - thank you so much and I’ll now rewind and listen to previous audiobooks by the author herself Ruby Wax

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