In his new book, Joe continues the conversation in a bid to both raise awareness and stay accountable for his wellbeing. His top 3 favorite things are food, sleep and avoiding social interactions, and he has a deep hatred of writing about himself in the third person. I saw a funny post involving interpretive dance in a back yard, a woman’s leotard and yelling out hysterical made up names for dance moves. I really went back and forth over whether or not it would be a good idea for me to read this book because I have had a lot of stuff to deal with over the last year. It doesn't just make an argument for honesty, it makes one for kindness and understanding (without ever taking them for granted).

But the lost has miraculously been found and over the Christmas holidays I have been able to launch into the second half.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I love Joe's honest videos and his hilarious dance routines and commentaries and found the first half of the book engaging and insightful. So I used to chat with Joe on social media long before the world knew his name and his love of leotards. Back in the day of his old hollyoaks videos who knew the pain and trauma going on behind his eyes and these days even on the worst of days Joe has kept me going in ways he can never imagine and I hope he knows how his honesty over his condition helps so many people every day and his amazing dance videos gave us all something to hold onto during lockdown.

Good book for those dealing with BPD who aren’t yet aware they have it or have recently been diagnosed. Most importantly, it’s funny – I’m not a one for ‘misery memoirs’ – and laughter is the best medicine etc. You’re not in for a self help book journey, this is about having someone telling you they understand how you feel and how fucked up your brain can be. Listening to real life as it has happened and is happening is living history and keeps us listening and wanting more, looking to the future with a hopefull smile.In his new book - Ten Things I Hate About Me: How to Stay Alive With a Brain That's Trying to Kill You - Joe Tracini shares his experiences of BPD and suicidal thoughts. This book made me understand i wasn’t crazy by hearing a « voice » in my head who literally hates me. c!dal thoughts on a daily basis as opposed to the less nuanced, more reactionary portrayal and understanding of su! Bravo Mr Tracini what a masterpiece you have created, thank you for letting us into your mind and life! But if there is even the smallest chance that me telling you how I live with me helps you live with you, and opens up a space for you to be more honest about your mental health, it will have been worth it.

I’ll start by saying that this book is a very heavy read, and as Joe points out, if you’re not ready to read this book or easily triggered then please don’t read it. He's starred in many TV shows including Hollyoaks, Coming of Age and The Great Outdoors, and he's the host of the BAFTA winning 'The Dengineers'. I don’t have the words to explain how helpful it is to know that you’re not alone, that you’re not the only one to have a broken brain if i can say it like that. I wish he’d covered why BPD is now considered a pejorative term (outdated and often catch all for people who have had trauma, they often don’t get well or the help they need because they’re judged as narcissistic, unstable/unable to get better, it’s not a coincidence that most people with BPD are AFAB); I don’t love that he talks about going off all medication…meds saved my life and through most of my 30s I didn’t want to be on them…I fear his story will encourage people to do the same.In this book I want to try and explain what life is like when you have a brain that is essentially trying to murder you every day. As Joe Tracini himself urges readers, please, pleeeeeeeeeease ensure you're in a safe enough place to cope with these. We have to start asking each other if we're OK and start listening - really listening - to the answer.