A GROUNDBREAKING NEW WAY TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIETY FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OWEN O'KANE AS SEEN
ON BBC 1'S 'CHANGE YOUR MIND CHANGE YOUR LIFE' 'One of the country's leading experts on mental
health' The Times 'Owen's work around anxiety has been a huge help for me in my own life. I
would highly recommend this book' Lewis Capaldi 'I love Owen's work. He is a force for good'
Davina McCall 'Owen helps us look at our lives and happiness in a clear and practical way'
Fearne Cotton -- Feeling anxious is part of being human sometimes it can even be
necessary or useful. But what about when anxiety takes over ? When you feel like it's too
often dictating your life? Have you ever considered that you might be addicted to anxiety ?
In this groundbreaking book bestselling author and psychotherapist Owen O'Kane explores how we
all unwittingly build habits around our anxiety. This he argues is how we become addicted -
the behaviours and thought patterns that help us feel safe in the short term ultimately serve
to perpetuate it. Put simply we get hooked . The answer? Break the cycle . How?
Recognize: You must understand your anxiety and identify your triggers before you can start to
unpick it. Tackle : Discover vital techniques for breaking the underlying habits and
patterns. Move forward : Learn strategies for navigating setbacks or relapses on the road
ahead. Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand your anxiety from the perspective of
addiction identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits so you can actively
replace them with new more productive behaviours for a calmer happier life . -- MORE
PRAISE FOR ADDICTED TO ANXIETY : 'Generous wise and very persuasive' Observer Magazine
'Friendly reassuring and confidently expert' i News ' A really important read for anyone
wanting to live more comfortably with their anxious self. Full of clinical expertise warmth
and humanity.' Julia Samuel psychotherapist and bestselling author ' Addicted to Anxiety is a
truly powerful and important book . Owen O'Kane's piercing clarity as a therapist and writer
gifts anybody who has experienced anxiety the insight and tools to overcome it.' Rob Rinder
'Owen takes the tangled overwhelming problem of anxiety and unravels it with clarity and
compassion. His gift lies in turning the hard-to-understand into simple actionable wisdom that
anyone (me included) can implement to reclaim their peace and take control of their life.' Matt
WIllis 'Owen's insight due to his experience and wisdom allows him to cut to the chase of why
we get stuck in difficult emotions and more importantly he shows us how to navigate them and
lead happier lives. A must read.' Will Young '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
'There's a reason Owen's work has put him at the very top of his profession and why his books
continue to top the bestsellers chart - he's one of the very best in his field. His ability to
distill sage advice to navigate a world of word salad and jargon to bring therapeutic advice
to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it or find it accessible is the reason he
continues to lead where others follow.' Kate Thornton
