Deep Has a book ever managed to actually make you depressed (like, induce a depressive episode, not just sad while reading it)??

[ChemicallyEnhanced]

I dunno.

I do know that psychology is nearly as important as physiology in a person's life expectancy. Megalomania, narcissism, and fear of death might be powerful tonics.

I'm more concerned about Shady Vance. He's younger, healthier, and a lot smarter.
Very dangerous.

And it's a big concern that Vance could be the next President. He's for sure gonna run.

 

[SeekingOblivion]

I enjoyed reading Hillbilly Elegy.

 

[mirsNeedsHisItch]

I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM

maybe not depressed but made me understand hopelessness and I didn't like it lol

 

[VoidUwU]

I do have depression anyway (Major Depressive Disorder, Severe, w/ Psychosis) but I remember reading Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel (by far the best book on depression ever IMO...I very highly recommend it for anyone with depression, or anyone wishing to understand it) and it actually managed to induce a depressive episode in me.

Last Summer I read the novel A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and it made me suicidal. In a very literal sense. FOr the next 2-3 months I was very seriously considering taking my own life.

Last month i finished My Year of Rest and Relaxation and it was pretty sad and menacing to me. The book it's about a girl that just wants to sleep and to feel nothing.
Pretty easy read, it was very impactful to me because i could relate to a lot of the situations which made me reflect about stuff that i dind't want/ wasnt ready to deal with it.

 

[VoidUwU]

I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM

maybe not depressed but made me understand hopelessness and I didn't like it lol

that's just brutal at this point lol

 

[ChemicallyEnhanced]

that's just brutal at this point lol

That particular short from the book (titular story) is more existential dread for me. It's an excellent story, though.