Anxiety is a survival skill gone haywire. It happens when our brain is
working so hard to protect us that it forgets to notice that the danger
has passed. It feels like choking, stifling, smothering, tingling,
panicking--our brains cut out and we start to make bad decisions--all
normal anxiety reactions. Dr. Faith G. Harper, author of the bestselling
Unfuck Your Brain and This is Your Brain on Depression packs a ton of
knowledge and help into this practical manual. She helps us understand
the history and science of anxiety, realize when it's become a serious
problem, know the difference between anxiety and other conditions, and
cope with it in the moment as well as addressing it long term. This book
is a lifesaver for panic attacks, breaking out of flight-fight-freeze
responses, similar and co-occurring conditions, and for chronic anxiety.
Straightforward, funny, kind, and judgment free, it includes a wide
range of tips, exercises, and medical interventions. It's also good for
people who aren't burdened by daily anxiety but want to cope better with
the tough life situations we all face. Read this book and breathe!