Mental health conversations have become more visible in recent years, but psychosis and schizophrenia remain among the most misunderstood and stigmatized conditions in society. Author Becky Parry hopes to change that with her new book, Healing from Psychosis: We Are Living in a Simulation, which was released on November 5, 2026. Written as a deeply personal diary documenting years of emotional suffering and recovery, the book explores Parry's experiences with psychosis, chronic illness, trauma, isolation, spirituality, and healing.
Parry explains that her motivation for publishing the book came from a desire to help others feel less alone. "So many people struggling with psychosis feel invisible, ashamed, or misunderstood," she says. "I wanted to write something honest enough to help break that silence." The book begins during one of the most difficult periods of Parry's life. Living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), as she battled severe emotional distress, she found herself increasingly isolated and overwhelmed. As her mental health deteriorated, she experienced altered states of awareness, intense fears, spiritual visions, and what doctors diagnosed as psychosis. Rather than accepting only one interpretation of those experiences, Parry began exploring broader questions about spirituality, consciousness, and perception.
Throughout the book, readers witness the emotional reality behind psychiatric labels. Through raw diary entries, Parry documents panic, hopelessness, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and the difficult process of slowly rebuilding stability. The book's emotional honesty is what makes it especially powerful. "There is a tendency for society to reduce people to diagnoses," Parry explains. "But there is always a human story behind the label." While the book discusses spiritual interpretations of psychosis and reality, its central message remains grounded in compassion, understanding, and emotional truth.
Parry openly acknowledges the controversial nature of some of the ideas explored in the book, including simulation theory and spirituality. However, she emphasizes that her primary goal is not to provide universal answers, but to share her lived experience as honestly as possible. The book also explores the role of holistic healing approaches during recovery. A qualified Coach, Mentor, and Alternative Therapist, Parry has studied NLP, EFT, Hypnosis, Past Life Regression, and Matrix Reimprinting. She credits writing itself as one of the most important tools in her emotional recovery. "Writing became a lifeline for me," she says. "It helped me process experiences that felt impossible to explain."
Another moving aspect of the book is the role of companionship and support. Parry frequently discusses the importance of her family and her beloved dog Yoyo, whose presence became a source of comfort during periods of intense emotional pain. At its core, Healing from Psychosis is a story about survival. It is about searching for meaning after trauma, rebuilding identity after collapse, and finding hope after profound despair. The book may resonate with readers interested in mental health advocacy, trauma recovery, spirituality, consciousness, and deeply personal books centered around healing.
Parry hopes the book encourages readers to approach mental health conversations with greater empathy. "Even if people don't agree with everything in the book, I hope they come away understanding that compassion matters," she says. Healing from Psychosis: We Are Living in a Simulation is available now via major online retailers. The book's release comes at a time when mental health advocacy is gaining momentum, yet psychosis and schizophrenia remain heavily stigmatized. By sharing her story, Parry adds a human face to conditions often reduced to clinical terms, potentially fostering greater understanding and reducing isolation for those affected. Her emphasis on compassion over agreement underscores a broader message: that empathy is essential in addressing mental health challenges.
