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What are the best books for you to deal with anxiety?

MichaelJo — Mon, 11 May 2020 22:58:52 GMT

Hi.

Lately, I started noticing that reading have had a great impact on my anxiety. I am much calmer and optimistic now.

The last book a read was a great one named: Worry Free LIfe: 15 quick lessons on How to Overcome Anxiety and Fear That can Change Your Life by Marcos Lima. This book came with a course that really helped me to stop my panic attacks. I think everyone should have a look at it. I found it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Free-Life-Relaxation-Happiness-ebook/dp/B0828M892J/

What about you? What are the best books that you guys read to overcome anxiety and how it has helped improve your lives?

What are the best books for you to deal with anxiety?

missep123 — Mon, 11 May 2020 23:39:07 GMT

Hi MichaelJo!

Reading really helps my anxiety as well! I should check out the book you recommended!

I really like the The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. It really taught me that a lot of my anxiety stems from putting a lot of pressure onto myself and having negative self-talk. One of the best things I learnt from the book was to talk to myself as I would a friend! You would never put a friend down but we do it to ourselves all the time.

What are the best books for you to deal with anxiety?

Nimi — Mon, 11 May 2020 23:47:14 GMT

Hi MichaelJo!

I will add that book you recommended to my reading list! I also really like the suggestion you've made missep! Always good to have more helpful books like these on hand. I actually have a good small story about a book that I found just a few months ago!

I was visiting my grandfather's place and had been feeling really low at the time, due to a lot of conflict going on in my life. I saw that there was a Lifeline second hand store on the street, so I decided to go out on a limb and check it out. I guess it felt relevant to me at that time. I found on the shelf a book called "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff", the lady said it had been just added that day!

I took it home and started to read it right away, it instantly helped and I still read it every now and then. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson! It really helped my anxiety, stopping me from blowing things out of proportion!

What are the best books for you to deal with anxiety?

White_Rose — Tue, 12 May 2020 01:12:19 GMT

Hello Everyone

A series of books I have found helpful are written by Bev Aisbett. Living with IT, Living IT Up, Letting IT Go. IT is anxiety and depression. There is also a book called Taming the Black Dog, depression. Short easy reads but with a great message and some amusing drawings. While they are written in a light-hearted manner the message is serious. Have a go.

Mary