Worry and anxiety go hand in hand. I’m not a doctor or therapist but here are 7 books that I can suggest to help provide insights to anyone who is going through some worry and anxiety.
1) “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie
A self-help classic that offers practical advice and strategies for managing and reducing worry and anxiety. The book provides a collection of principles, anecdotes, and techniques to help readers lead a more fulfilling and peaceful life. There is a reason why 30 million copies
have been sold. It is a good book for managing worry and stress.
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2) “The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You” by Robert L. Leahy
This book offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and overcoming worry. Dr. Leahy presents practical strategies based on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help readers identify their worry triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking.
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3) “The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution” by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
This workbook provides readers with a structured cognitive-behavioral approach to managing anxiety and worry. It offers a variety of exercises, worksheets, and tools to help individuals understand the cognitive processes that contribute to worry and learn effective techniques to manage them.
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4) “Don’t Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry” by Jennifer Shannon
Using a relatable monkey metaphor, this book helps readers recognize and manage anxious thought patterns. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies to break the cycle of anxiety and cultivate a more peaceful mindset.
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5) “My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind” by Scott Stossel
This book offers a mix of personal narrative and historical exploration of anxiety. It provides a comprehensive look at the author’s own experiences with anxiety while delving into the scientific, cultural, and medical aspects of anxiety throughout history.
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6) “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook” by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay
While not exclusively focused on worry, this workbook is a valuable resource for managing stress and anxiety. It presents a range of relaxation techniques, stress-reduction exercises, and mindfulness practices that can help individuals alleviate worry and promote overall well-being.
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7) “The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT” by Russ Harris
Although not exclusively about worry, this book introduces readers to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Learn more about this type of therapy in my other post describing types of therapy. It provides tools to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions by fostering mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance, which can be particularly helpful in managing worry.
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These books cover a wide spectrum of approaches, from cognitive-behavioral techniques to mindfulness, faith-based perspectives, and historical explorations of anxiety. Depending on your preferences and needs, you can choose a book that resonates with your personal style and resonates with the strategies that align with your journey to managing worry.
Thanks for looking through for suggestions on books to help manage worry.
Rachel McG
