Hi, Amanda. I'm new here but thought I'd jump in. It sounds like you're excited about moving out of your Mom's house - I'm glad for you.
I, too, just finished Madness and wow, I think she wrote about me although I'm lucky, haven't had but one psychotic break.
Can you try to eat something other than fruit? Maybe yogurt with fruit in it? I know it's hard but maybe your boyfriend can help out...
And as for the books, the only solution I ever found was to use smaller boxes!
Hang in there, hon. We're out here thinking about you.
Leah