i want to die but i want to eat tteokbokki

In this semi-autobiographical, non-fiction work, Baek Sehee delves into her mental health journey by sharing transcripts of conversations with her psychiatrist. We witness selected therapy sessions where she opens up about a variety of personal struggles, including self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety. Between these session transcripts, the author includes reflective summaries, like a ‘self-help manual,’ as she tries to make sense of her behaviors and emotions.

This distinctive structure combines candid personal experiences with the author's retrospective insights, creating an intimate, confessional feel—almost as though we’re reading her diary. It’s refreshing to encounter such raw emotion and unfiltered human behavior, sparking meaningful discussions on these sensitive topics.