Addicted to Anxiety

-- Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful. But what about when anxiety takes over? When you feel like it's too often dictating your life? Have you ever considered that you might be addicted to anxiety? In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author and psychotherapist Owen O'Kane explores how we all unwittingly build habits around our anxiety. This, he argues, is how we become addicted - the behaviours and thought patterns that help us feel safe in the short term ultimately perpetuate it. Put simply, we get hooked. The answer? : You must understand your anxiety and identify your triggers before you can start to unpick it. Discover vital techniques for breaking the underlying habits and patterns. Learn strategies for navigating setbacks or relapses on the road ahead. will help you from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning so you can actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours for a Generous, wise and very persuasive' 'Friendly, reassuring, and confidently expert' for anyone wanting to live more comfortably with their anxious self. Full of clinical expertise, warmth and humanity.' Addicted to Anxiety is . Owen O'Kane's piercing clarity as a therapist and writer gifts anybody who has experienced anxiety the insight and tools to overcome it.' 'Owen takes the tangled, overwhelming problem of anxiety and unravels it with clarity and compassion. His gift lies in turning the hard-to-understand into to reclaim their peace and take control of their life.' 'Owen's insight due to his experience and wisdom allows him to in difficult emotions and more importantly he shows us how to navigate them and lead happier lives. A must read. 'Owen has the rare gift ofHis tips and strategies for managing those emotions are explained with care, compassion and humour. Highly recommended.' 'There's a reason Owen's work has put him at the very top of his profession and why his books continue to top the bestsellers chart - he's one of the very best in his field. His ability to distil sage advice, to navigate a world of word salad and jargon is the reason he continues to lead where others follow.'