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'Helped me to discover the joy all around me' - ANNIE LORD, author of NOTES ON HEARTBREAKExploring all areas of life from solo travelling to the joy of friendships, tapping into your Main Character Energy, and taking control of your dating life, in this beautifully illustrated must-have guide Beth McColl shows you how romance is about appreciating the small things, because they can be just as magnificent as meeting the love of your life.Everyday romance might be:· Cooking yourself an elaborate meal· Going on a solo trip to the seaside· Writing a letter to an old friend · Texting someone out of the blue just to let them know you're missing them· Smiling at a handsome stranger on the train just before your stopEmpowered by Beth's uplifting anecdotes and inspiring tips, you will discover that whether it's a grand gesture, or just simply appreciating how the sun rises anew each day, life is about making the most of the moments we're given...Because joy and romance start with you.'Reading it is like getting a warm hug from your friend' - STYLIST

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'Essential reading, not just for anyone struggling with mental illness, but for anyone who knows someone who needs support. That's all of us' Daisy Buchanan, author of *How to Be a Grown-Up'An essential, wondrous WOW of a book' Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kIt doesn't matter that you've lived in the shadows, that you've slept through years of your life, that you've done things you're shamed to admit even to yourself. It doesn't matter that you're an anxious mess with a shouty monster brain that keeps you from conforming to society's definition of normal.How to Come Alive Again is a relatable, honest, joyous and above all practical guide for anyone who has a mental illness – or anyone who knows and loves someone who does.Beth McColl shares what's worked for her and what hasn't, and what she wishes she'd known from the start: from advice on how get through a bad day to the truth about medication and what to expect from a partner.Here are the basics for mending your life, accepting yourself, and learning to live again.

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