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Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism (Inspirational Series) Paperback – July 20, 2018

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Fiona was your average 80's baby.

She grew up without an iPhone, used actual landlines to make calls, and didn't have the luxury (or perhaps the curse) of Facebook during her adolescent years. But though her childhood took place in an analogue world, she found herself suffering from the same problems many young people face today; the race for perfectionism, high levels of anxiety, a fear of success.After an unfulfilling university experience, a stressful beginning in a management career, and a severe case of impostor syndrome, Fiona suffered a nervous breakdown in her mid-twenties. Amongst therapy and medication, it was the online community which gave Fiona the comfort she needed to recover. In Depression in a Digital Age, Fiona traces her life dealing with anxiety and the subsequent depression, and how a digital life helped her find her community, find her voice, find herself.

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When Fiona was diagnosed with depression, she felt lost, and began blogging to pass the time. She became obsessed with the online world, which led her to experience high levels of anxiety. Now a proud advocate for using technology as a communication tool for those suffering from symptoms of mental illness, Fiona has used the internet to hone her identity and create a supportive community. Depression in a Digital Age is her first book on the subject.

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July 20, 2018
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18 years and up
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5.08 x 0.47 x 7.8 inches
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1912478501
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978-1912478507
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trigger (July 20, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1912478501
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912478507
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.47 x 7.8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,161,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Fiona Thomas is a freelance writer who was born in Glasgow but is now living in Birmingham, UK.

Since starting her mental health blog in 2012 she has been published in Metro, Reader’s Digest, Happiful Magazine and Grazia to name a few. She has also been featured in Cosmopolitan, Red Magazine, Good Housekeeping and Refinery29. She speaks regularly about mental health and freelancing at events all over the UK.

Her first book 'Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism' was published in 2018, and was called "brilliantly honest" by bestselling author Emma Gannon. Her second book 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss' is a guide to freelancing with a focus on mindset, practicality and mental health.

Her passion is working with female-led businesses and shining a light on the positive impact that freelancing can have on our wellbeing.

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A witty and wonderful take to the memoir genre.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2022

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I had followed Fiona for a while on Instagram before buying this and loved her content. She has always been very open and unapologetically herself with a good heart behind it. I knew then that her memoir would be an interesting and entertaining read and I certainly was not disappointed.

Fiona hooked me instantly and I didn't want to put the book down. I read the entire book in two days because every spare moment I had, I needed to pick the book up and continue the story. As another small town Scottish girl who was born in the 80's also it was great to relate to Fiona and her story on so many levels. I laughed at things perhaps others wouldn't have laughed at, in fact, there were many chuckles while reading which once again shows how relatable the book is.

The issue of mental health and mental breakdown is a very heavy subject but somehow, Fiona has tackled it in a way that makes it lighter for the audience, yet, you still can completely sympathise and resonate with what she is going through and see how difficult it was for her.

I would recommend this book to everyone, especially if you are thinking about writing a memoir as it's a great example of the genre.

Rachael W.

So close to the bone, it's hilarious!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2019

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This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotion and humour that I had to put down a few times to wipe the tears away from my eyes (from laughing AND empathising). Not only did I grow up in the 90's without access to any digital media, I also grew up on the same street as Fi, the author, and remember absolutely everything that she writes about.

This is a brutally honest view of how to navigate current times in our digital world, whilst living with mental illness and I'd highly recommend this to anyone (even if you are in good mental health). I could almost feel the highs and lows as I read the book (like I say, like a rollercoaster) and was left feeling uplifted, even if it was a little close to the bone sometimes!

Well done Fi, I'm so proud of you.

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Chelsea J Kemp

A much needed addition to mental health literature

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2019

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Fiona has composed a fantastic personal account of her experience with mental illness whilst also making it relatable to the reader. The book provides a well balanced argument of the highs and lows of using social media whilst having depression. It can be both a source of support when you feel very much alone with your illness but also something we need to step away from when it all becomes too much. This book resonated with a lot of feelings I have had over the years. I felt empathy and sadness for what she went through, but I was also left chucking along at times. I highly recommend this book which will be relatable for a long time to come as social media continues to encroach upon our daily lives for better and sometimes for worse! A fantastic guide for navigating the pitfalls as well as riding the waves of positivity.

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Christina Manson

Refreshing Viewpoint

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2019

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When the media out there is telling us social media is bad for us, here comes a book that demonstrates that social media can have a positive effect.
It’s due to Fiona Thomas’ raw honesty that her views carry the credence they do. Heartbreaking at times but never shying away from telling the full truth behind her struggles with mental health.
The 90s nostalgia and listicles were fabulous in grounding the setting for this book. A reminder of simpler times maybe.
I found it very easy to relate to this book regarding the mental health struggles. I was surprised at how it changed my mind on social media though- for the better.
This book deserves to be read!

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Sara McQueen

Comforting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2019

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For some reason I expected this to be a 'how to' book. I'm struggling with my mental health (again) and looking for relief anywhere I can get it. Instead it is much more valuable because it explores personal experience and shows us that we aren't alone in feeling utterly low sometimes. Right now I can't bring myself to do very much but I could read this and I'm grateful for the sense of kindness and understanding Fiona created in retelling her story. I'd definitely recommend this lovely, lovely book.

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