I love the way Bring me to Light was written with Eleanor highlighting her Jewish family roots and understanding her past.

Eleanor describes her experience at school is similar to mine, which people can also relate to this.

Being bullied is something that even the most famous people can relate to.

I had an uneven jaw and big teeth and was called names such as “Goof Troop” a lot, and as a result of this, I ended up learning to fight back and defend myself.

I became an angry individual, and this still haunts me to this day.

Throughout the book, Eleanor refers to her social anxiety which is something that I also can relate to.

Eleanor describes this as “Two Yous” which is how it can feel like one minute you are fighting for attention with the other person you can also see and the next you want the world to swallow you up and for everyone in it to leave you alone.

One of the only experiences that I haven’t had is being hospitalised for my episodes, which I am grateful for.

On the other hand, Eleanor appears to have had a lot more NHS help and support for her bipolar than I have.

Different parts of the UK offer various treatments, and this is where mental health funding and support aren’t consistent or joined up.

The book is a must-read for anyone with or without mental health issues.

What I love the most about “Bring me to Light” is the fact that Eleanor goes into great detail about her illness and how she strived to overcome this and become the ambassador and writer she is today.

Even with her relapses, she has achieved so much, and that’s something I would love to be able to achieve myself.

The book is an honest account of a young woman who has been through a lot, and I have found myself inspired by the fact that painful experiences can turn into a positive.