Unwinding Anxiety

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Break free from anxiety, stop the cycle of worry and build long-lasting calm with the bestselling, science backed guide from internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer. ‘The only book on anxiety you'll ever need’ Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic and political upheaval or as personal as having kids at home fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But anxiety isn't only the feeling of worry or fear. It’s also what drives the addictive behaviours and bad habits we use to cope (e.g. stress eating, procrastination, doomscrolling and social media). In his timely book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source. Using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone, Brewer explains how to: Map our brains to understand and discover our triggers Defuse triggers with simple but powerful practices and exercises Train our brains using mindfulness to rewire bad habits and reduce stress Build long-term emotional resilience and a healthier relationship with your mind Drawing on more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr Brewer offers a clear, actionable programme that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel. Praise for Unwinding Anxiety: ‘This is the most helpful and informative book on anxiety I've read!’ Tara Brach, psychologist and bestselling author of Radical Acceptance ‘A breakthrough program with great tips and hacks that anyone can use to feel better. We all need this book!’ BJ Fogg, bestselling author of Tiny Habits ‘A brilliant breakthrough, brain-based methods for lessening our anxiety-driven habits’ Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence ‘An incredibly relatable and practical guide to anxiety’ Kelly McGonigal, PhD, bestselling author of The Joy of Movement