{"product_id":"warning-this-is-not-a-motivational-story","title":"Warning: This is Not a Motivational Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a personal account of the author's struggles with depression, anxiety, fame, suicidal thoughts, and addiction, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any problems. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 384 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 December 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Permuted Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any of your problems. In actuality, this book expresses all of the problems I've encountered in my life since I was a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHi, my name is Yousef Saleh Erakat, aka Fousey. I am a YouTuber, actor, wannabe motivational speaker, artist, and a depressive with over 15 million total YouTube subscribers, a couple of Hollywood movies on my resume, some big awards on my shelf, and, for the first time, I will be opening up about how I survived my struggles with depression, anxiety, fame, suicidal thoughts, and addiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to my life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 11, 1987, to Palestinian parents who had immigrated to the United States in the 1970s. My childhood was filled with a lot of love and support from my family, but I also faced a lot of challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up, I was always the youngest in my family, and I often felt like I was being left behind. My older siblings were always busy with their own lives, and I often felt like I was missing out on the fun and excitement that they were experiencing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I got older, I started to feel more isolated and lonely. I struggled to make friends and to connect with other people. I was often bullied at school, and I felt like I had no one to turn to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn high school, I started to develop a passion for music and acting. I joined the school choir and started to perform in local plays. I also started to write my own music and to record my own songs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite my passion for music and acting, I still struggled with depression and anxiety. I often felt like I was not good enough and that I was never going to achieve my dreams. I started to self-harm and to cut myself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, I decided to take control of my life. I started to seek help from a therapist and from my family. I also started to focus on my own self-care and on building my self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was not an easy road, but I slowly started to make progress. I started to feel more confident and more self-assured. I started to make friends and to connect with other people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also started to pursue my dreams more aggressively. I auditioned for acting roles and for music competitions. I started to write more songs and to record more music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite my successes, I still faced a lot of challenges. I struggled with fame and with the pressure that comes with being in the public eye. I also struggled with addiction, particularly to drugs and alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2018, I overdosed on drugs and alcohol and was hospitalized for several days. It was a wake-up call for me. I realized that I needed to take control of my life again and that I needed to get help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince then, I have been working hard to recover from my addiction. I have been attending therapy and working with a support group. I have also been focusing on my own self-care and on building my self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am still not perfect, but I am proud of the progress that I have made. I am proud of the person that I have become. I am proud of the life that I have built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this book is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any of your problems. In actuality, this book expresses all of the problems I've encountered in my life since I was a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, I hope that my story will inspire you to seek help and to take control of your own life. I hope that you will realize that you are not alone and that there is always hope for a better tomorrow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for reading my story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 624g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 147 x 216 x 30 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781682619858\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousef Erakat,Leif Eriksson","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102570115322,"sku":"9781682619858","price":10.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/c6fae1daa05c313542c62a43601a086e.jpg?v=1639539758","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/warning-this-is-not-a-motivational-story","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}