In Feb 2013 I had a breakdown which was quite a strange, difficult, and eye-opening experience.

If you are curious have a listen to this podcast. It is in two parts: the first is about the build-up and coming out the other side. The second (publication date 1 Aug 21) is the growth thereafter.

The book that is referenced is Mindfulness for Transformation by Shamash Alidina, which has real-life stories from 27 people.