Korean author, Baek Se-hee dies from dysthymia - "a mild, but long-lasting form of depression"
- Korean writer Baek Se-hee, author of the hit memoir I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, passed away at 35
- She saved five people by donating her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys
- Her 2018 book revealed her personal struggles with depression through therapy sessions
- The memoir has been translated into more than 25 languages around the world
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Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her bestselling memoir I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has passed away at the age of 35.
Reports said she helped save five lives after donating her organs.
The Korea Organ Donation Agency confirmed that her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys were successfully given to those in need.
Her 2018 book gained worldwide attention for its honest and emotional take on mental health.
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It shared her real-life conversations with a psychiatrist as she opened up about her long struggle with depression.
Baek discussed her condition called dysthymia, which doctors describe as a mild but chronic form of depression, also known as persistent depressive disorder.
Through her writing, she shed light on the reality of living with mental illness.
She also reflected on other personal topics such as dating, womanhood, and emotional healing.
Her words resonated with readers who found comfort and hope in her story.
The memoir became a major hit not just in South Korea but also internationally.
It has been translated and published in more than 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Poland.
Fans and fellow writers continue to express grief and admiration for Baek, whose work broke the silence around mental health and inspired many to seek help and self-acceptance.
Read PhilSTAR Life's article here to know more about this sad story.
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