Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething

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When your mind is on fire, how do you extinguish the flame

Heres one thing college doesnt teach you: Adulting is hard. Studies show that millennials and Gen Z-ers are two of the most anxious generations in historyapproximately 50 percent of adults ages eighteen to twenty-four suffer from anxiety. Mindfire takes readers along on the emotional journey that is growing up, and offers insight on the anxiety that comes with it.

Written by twenty-two-year-old journalist and influencer Carrie Berk, this book is a raw and vulnerable exploration into the parts of being in your twenties that arent always pretty. Berk, who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD at eighteen, shares intimate diary entries that unveil what its like learning to cope in her adulting era. What do you do when panic strikes unexpectedly Or when youre plagued with intrusive thoughts on vacation How about when you lose someone for the first time Anxiety can make you question your core beliefs and leave you more confused than ever. Berk shows how there is hope, happiness, and strength to be found in forging your path forward.

Mindfire is a road map for anyone who has ever struggled with mental healthand felt alone. Packed with real-life therapy definitions and self-care suggestions, Mindfire shows how you can level up and learn to love yourselfanxiety and all.

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Mindfire perfectly sums up and dives into accounts of navigating your twentieswhich has its highs and lowsand adds the layer of mental health. By having these discussions, we not only normalize the conversation, but foster connection and healing. The rawness and transparency makes this book an invitation to acceptance and openness. -- Charity Lawson, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars
This book is so important to so many. We need to realize anxiety and OCD are not just words, but real, debilitating medical issues that so many people experience. -- Howie Mandel, comedian and OCD advocate
I was so impressed to hear Carrie wrote a book detailing her mental health journey. Mental health struggles can feel overwhelming and scary to talk about, so I applaud Carrie's vulnerability and fearlessness. -- Laura Marano, actress and star of Disneys Austin and Ally
As a parent of a teenager, I applaud Carrie's bravery in sharing her mental health struggles. Our youth need to know that they're not alone and it's OK to ask for help. Thank you for being a bright light for mental wellness, Carrie." -- Meaghan B. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day, author of Your Fully Charged Life
It's so exciting to have young people, like Carrie, starting more of these conversations surrounding mental health. Shes keeping it real in a digital age where we so often forget that others are sharing similar struggles. -- Kylie Cantrall, actress and star of Disneys Descendants: The Rise of Red
Ive overcome many mental health battles myself, and Carries deep dive into the struggles of the mind makes me feel seen. Im not aloneand neither are you. -- Ruby McAuliffe, Associate Commerce Fashion Editor at InStyle
Mental health now more than ever needs advocates who have firsthand experience. Social media guru Carrie Berk knows firsthand how difficult the hurdles of mental health in a society centered around internet presence can be. Growing up in the vortex of an ever-changing frontier from COVID to political unrest and more, Berk speaks from experience and continues to be an avid advocate for all young adults. -- Julia Remillard, writer for Daily Mail
As we grow up, oftentimes, we forget to put ourselves first and check in with how we are feeling. Carrie does such a great job at balancing work with moments of joy. Her book helped me learn more about how to stay healthy mentally. -- Katie Feeney, TikTok and YouTube Star with 7.6M followers
I believe mental health and wellness are so important for young adults. Carrie Berk is a wonderful advocate for helping young adults learn how to regulate their feelings and behaviors. -- Kristin McGee, former Peloton yoga instructor

Author Bio

Carrie Berk is an NYC-based journalist, content creator, and bestselling author. Her most recent book, My Real-Life Rom-Com, was a Barnes & Noble bestseller and peaked at #1 in the Dating & Intimacy category on Amazon. Berk freelances for several publications, including New York Post, Page Six, HuffPost, Womens Health, and Newsweek.

Berk is a bestselling childrens book author with twenty-one books to her credit. She penned her first book, Peace, Love and Cupcakes, in 2012. The Cupcake Club series went on to publish twelve books (selling over 300,000 copies worldwide), and became an award-winning Off-Broadway show and featured selection in 2017s New York Musical Festival. Her second series, Fashion Academy, stems from her passion for fashion. The six-book series also became an Off-Broadway production at Vital Theatre and is currently licensed worldwide by Concord Music Publishing. She also published a three-book series, Ask Emma.

She is a verified content creator with 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 880,000 on Instagram, with a combined engagement of more than 100 million. You can follow her @carrieberkk.