World War Me by Willum Ogden

In World War Me, Willum Ogden bravely shares his raw and unflinching account of living with stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. With great honesty, he recounts his 2013 suicide attempt and its aftermath, offering a profound insight into the darkest corners of mental illness.

This powerful memoir challenges stigma and invites readers to walk alongside Willum as he navigates the complexities of his own mind, his depression and the long journey towards healing.


Willum Ogden lives in Southport, Merseyside, with his fiancée and their two beloved little dogs.
Originally from a family with deep roots in the area, Willum spent his formative years in Germany between the ages of 7 - 18 while his father served in the British Army.
Drawing from his personal experiences of stress, anxiety and deep depression which lead to a suicide attempt in 2013, Willum strives to shed light on mental illness, giving factual information whilst discussing the the emotions that accompany these conditions.

Through his writing, he aims to foster understanding and empathy, helping others deal with their own mental illness problems.