We're All Mad Here

The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety

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Pub Date 21 Nov 2016 | Archive Date 23 Nov 2016

Description

Anxiety is a crafty shapeshifter that can take on many forms: the tiger that sinks its claws in with physical symptoms and distressing thoughts, the cruel and belittling bully creating insecurity and self-doubt and, worst of all, the frenemy rewarding avoidance of social situations with no physical symptoms, no cruel thoughts... and no life beyond your sofa!

This no-nonsense guide to beating social anxiety covers everything from surviving university and the workplace, through to social media and making it through parties and dates (whilst actually enjoying them!) With honest insights about her own social anxiety and a healthy dose of humour, award-winning blogger Claire Eastham describes what social anxiety is, why it happens, and how you can lessen its effects with lifestyle choices, talking therapies or even a hug from your favourite canine friend!

Anxiety is a crafty shapeshifter that can take on many forms: the tiger that sinks its claws in with physical symptoms and distressing thoughts, the cruel and belittling bully creating insecurity and...


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ISBN 9781785920820
PRICE £12.99 (GBP)
PAGES 200

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I didn't quite 'get' anything out of this book. Her explanation of social anxiety was superficial and glossed over. Her "tips" and suggestions were the same things you read on a simple google search and didn't seem tied to anything . Perhaps, I'm simply not the target for this basic seeming "self-help" book.

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While this book is very well-written and knows how to tackle anxiety with a sense of humor, I have find it to be a very basic book. Maybe the kind of book that you can have in schools libraries and such, as a way for youngsters to have a first contact point with knowledge about anxiety.
I found that there is some useful information (again, in a basic level), but it is also a very personal book, as it is peppered by the author experiences (she says that you can skip those if you want), and tells what worked for her, which while useful and giving an idea of another person going through the same or similar, also could feel patronizing.
The book gives a hindsight on anxiety and panic attacks (and how to ground oneself during one, for instance), kinds of theraphies and medication, but it is heavily focused on social anxiety.

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