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thenovelbook's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars... there were a couple of helpful concepts in this book, but they didn't emerge until at least the halfway point, and in general it was very repetitive about all the things that DON'T help.
magarwal1029's review against another edition
3.0
Very interesting in the beginning but got tedious during the 2nd half of the book
kelliereadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
I have yet to read a self help book that makes me feel as seen as this one has.
briannareadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
The first half of the book is overwhelmingly repetitive. He kept repeating that your worries are a process in the brain and not a real danger... okay, I know that!
Starting in the second half, he began to actually give techniques to help worrying, but the techniques are so elementary, like "use humour to cope with your worries!" that it seemed almost funny. I'm sure these techniques work, but they're not enough.
He also didn't address the biggest concern with worry: that people believe they won't be able to handle or cope with the worry if it does happen. He spent so much time explaining cognitive restructuring (thinking more realistic thoughts), that he didn't mention what to do when your biggest worry does happen. For example, I have emetophobia. I worry every day that I will vomit. I can tell myself that it probably won't happen all I want, but the reason I worry is that I don't believe that I'm strong enough to handle it if it does happen. He doesn't address this concept at all!
Starting in the second half, he began to actually give techniques to help worrying, but the techniques are so elementary, like "use humour to cope with your worries!" that it seemed almost funny. I'm sure these techniques work, but they're not enough.
He also didn't address the biggest concern with worry: that people believe they won't be able to handle or cope with the worry if it does happen. He spent so much time explaining cognitive restructuring (thinking more realistic thoughts), that he didn't mention what to do when your biggest worry does happen. For example, I have emetophobia. I worry every day that I will vomit. I can tell myself that it probably won't happen all I want, but the reason I worry is that I don't believe that I'm strong enough to handle it if it does happen. He doesn't address this concept at all!
jwillis81's review against another edition
3.0
Most of this book feels geared toward people with serious, health-affecting, crippling anxiety. I thought it would be more about tricks and tips for managing daily low-grade anxieties or maybe the occasional anxiety-inducing situations like public speaking and such, but this book seems more geared toward alleviating anxiety in those who experience it to a nearly paralyzing degree. It was great advice for those individuals, but not really that helpful for your average person who sometimes experiences mild anxiety events.
morningstardust's review against another edition
4.0
Many self help books that deal with anxiety and worry say the same things in different words...as is the case with this book. However, I really appreciated the counter-intuitive approach to dealing with worry that the author advocates. For me especially, realizing how silly a lot of my anxious thoughts are help to temper their power. I'd definitely recommend to anyone having trouble with repetitive, anxious thoughts.
sereintty's review against another edition
3.0
the book has become repetitive at some point but still i got some useful tips from the narrative and i do really appreciate this.