Best Books for People With Anxiety
Reading is a great coping tool for anxiety and depression. Studies show that reading reduces symptoms of anxiety/depression, boosts mood, and lessens feelings of isolation. There is a whole world out there of books for you to read. To help get you started, here are our top 5 books to read for anxiety.
1) 10% Percent Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works- by Dan Harris
Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir, author Dan Harris takes us on a ride of self-help. After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris realized he needed to make some changes, especially when it came to the voice in his head. He stumbled on an effective way to quiet that voice- meditation.
2- Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle- by Gretchen Rubin
#1 New York Times Bestseller, Gretchen Rubin embarks on a year-long experiment to discover how to create true happiness. Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.
3- Good Vibes Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness- by Vex King
A book full of inspiring quotes and tried-and-tested wisdom on using positivity to create a life you love. Vex King inspires you to practice self-care, overcome toxic energy, prioritize wellbeing, foster positive lifestyle habits, and much more.
4- How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You- by Albert Ellis
Albert Ellis lays out the rules of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) which is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that aims to help a person challenge unhelpful thoughts to avoid negative emotions or behaviors. This book will help you distinguish between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, as well as help you understand how to dispute the irrational beliefs that make you anxious.
5-At Last A Life - by Paul David
This tells the story of Paul David’s recovery from anxiety/panic and how he overcame his intrusive thoughts and depersonalisation. This book will help give you a deeper understanding of your condition, what keeps you in the vicious cycle of anxiety and panic, and how to take control of your own recovery.
