This short essay was published in the April 2022 issue of the Circle City Clubhouse newsletter. The Clubhouse is an ineffective gathering and "recovery space" for mental health consumers, and usually its monthly newsletter is insipid. If I may say so (and I do say so), my seven published articles to date in the newsletter is the only bright spot in that whole slew of back Clubhouse newsletters I've preserved. I also say, the sound advice, incisiveness, and helpful content of the essay below speaks for itself--GF
Despite all the concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic over its bad effects on mental health due to isolation, I didn’t suffer these—because, unlike many others, when I was alone and quarantined, or did not feel all that safe and secure going out, I simply read a good book! I felt so happy and mentally well as I read, really enjoying the chance to catch up at last on all the reading I wanted to do. So, I say to all who read this: are you feeling lonely and isolated? Read a good book, and you’ll feel so much better! Read several. They will make you feel good about yourself, move you to treat yourself well, and not feel bored and isolated. I know from experience. Yes, get yourself lost in the printed word! Works wonders on the psyche!
And—it works well also when one’s not worried
about COVID-19 isolation. Just getting
lost in a good book is a joy in itself!
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