Author Becky Parry has released a deeply personal new book, Healing from Psychosis: We Are Living in a Simulation, which chronicles her experiences with severe trauma, chronic illness, isolation, and what medical professionals diagnosed as psychosis. The book, written in diary form, invites readers into Parry's emotional and spiritual journey as she navigated hearing voices, spiritual visions, altered states of awareness, and profound suffering, ultimately finding a path toward healing and self-understanding.
Parry's story begins during one of the darkest periods of her life. While struggling with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), chronic fatigue, and overwhelming emotional distress, she became isolated from much of the outside world. The experiences that followed profoundly altered her understanding of reality. Rather than viewing these events purely through a psychiatric lens, Parry explores the possibility that what society labels "psychosis" may sometimes overlap with spiritual awakening, expanded perception, and deep psychological transformation. Her book openly discusses themes including simulation theory, consciousness, spirituality, trauma, fear, and healing.
"My goal was never to shock people," Parry says. "It was to tell the truth about what I experienced and to create a space where difficult conversations around psychosis and mental health can happen without shame." This intention drives the book's unfiltered and intimate writing style. Through diary entries that document fear, loneliness, despair, confusion, hope, and ultimately strength, readers witness her emotional transformation in real time.
A major focus of the book is the stigma often attached to schizophrenia and psychosis diagnoses. Parry hopes her story encourages greater compassion toward individuals living with severe mental health challenges. "There is still so much fear and misunderstanding surrounding psychosis," she explains. "People often judge experiences they do not understand. I wanted this book to humanize those experiences and show the emotional reality behind the labels."
In addition to her mental health journey, Parry delves into her long-standing interest in spirituality, metaphysics, and alternative healing practices. She is a qualified Coach, Mentor, and Alternative Therapist with certifications in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis, Past Life Regression, and Matrix Reimprinting. Throughout the book, she reflects on how writing became an essential part of her healing process, giving her a sense of purpose during overwhelming emotional pain and helping her slowly reconnect with hope.
The book also highlights the importance of companionship and emotional support during recovery. Parry speaks openly about the role her family and beloved dog Yoyo played in helping her survive some of her darkest moments. For readers interested in healing, spirituality, trauma recovery, consciousness, and mental health advocacy, Healing from Psychosis offers a uniquely thought-provoking and emotionally powerful read.
As the ideas explored in the book may challenge conventional perspectives, the emotional core of the story remains universal: the desire to be understood, the search for meaning after suffering, and the hope of rebuilding life after profound personal collapse. Healing from Psychosis: We Are Living in a Simulation is now available via major online book retailers.
