AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A GROUNDBREAKING NEW WAY TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIETY. '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 'Simple actionable wisdom' Matt Willis
-- 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 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 distil 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
