Addicted to Anxiety

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A groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety as an addiction, from one of the UK's foremost mental health experts Anxiety is a normal and sometimes healthy process, but in a world that feels increasingly unsafe and unpredictable, many of us find ourselves in its grip far more than is comfortable or truly necessary. If you subconsciously believe that worrying or investing in your anxiety will keep you safe, it is easy to get unwittingly hooked on it. To break free of anxiety, you must break free from the underlying beliefs that you cling to and the cyclical thoughts that perpetuate it. Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand anxiety from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits and actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours. It will put the power back in your own hands to live a calmer and less anxious life.

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One of the country's leading experts on mental health * The Times *
Owen takes the tangled, overwhelming problem of anxiety and unravels it with clarity and compassion ... turning the hard-to-understand into simple, actionable wisdom that anyone can use to reclaim peace and take control of their life. * Matt Willis *
Owen's experience and wisdom allows him to cut to the chase of why we get stuck in difficult emotions and, more importantly, show us how to navigate them for happier lives. A must-read. * Will Young *
A really important read for anyone wanting to live more comfortably with their anxious self. Full of clinical expertise, warmth and humanity. * Julia Samuel *
Owen has the rare gift of explaining complex emotions in a truly engaging and digestible way. His tips and strategies for managing those emotions are explained with care, compassion and humour. Highly recommended. * Susie Dent *
Addicted to Anxiety is a truly powerful and important book. Owen O'Kanes piercing clarity as a therapist and writer gifts anybody who has experienced anxiety the insight and tools to overcome It. * Rob Rinder *
Theres a reason Owens work has put him at the very top of his profession and why his books continue to top the best sellers chart - hes one of the very best in his field. * Kate Thornton *
Generous, wise and very persuasive * Observer Magazine *
Friendly, reassuring, and confidently expert -- i News

Author Bio

Owen O'Kane is a specialist psychotherapist and one of the UK's leading mental health experts with over twenty-five years of experience in physical and mental health. As a former NHS mental health clinical lead and a Sunday Times bestselling author of three previous books, Owen has a gift for making complex information accessible and understandable. Owen is the resident expert on BBC Radio 5 Live, helping listeners manage their everyday fears, and is a regular podcast guest. He speaks regularly at wellbeing festivals and conferences, as well as acting as a script advisor for BBC Drama on psychological matters. He delivers all of his work with great passion and is known for his down to earth approach, warmth and sense of humour. Owen lives in West London with his partner and dog. Addicted to Anxiety is his fourth book. Instagram- @owenokaneten X- @owenokaneten