Summary:
The book is a candid personal account of the author's experiences with psychiatry and her own mental health struggles, particularly depression and anxiety. It combines diary entries, essays, and therapy session narratives to explore the complexities of mental illness and the journey towards healing, punctuated by the author's craving for a comforting Korean dish, tteokbokki.
Key points:
1. Mental Health Stigma: Baek Sehee addresses the shame and secrecy around mental illness in South Korea, which can hinder people from getting help.
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