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This book, written by a former anxiety sufferer, best-selling author of An Anxiety Story, and host of The Anxious Truth podcast will walk you through exactly how you got to where you are today, why you are not broken or ill, and what the true nature of your anxiety disorder is. Next, the book will walk you through what it takes to solve your anxiety problems, how to make an anxiety recovery plan, then how to correctly execute that plan.

Most bullies are psychopaths, but not all psychopaths look like bullies. Many blind us with their charm and dazzle us with their success. But they all share a common trait that makes them highly dangerous: they don't have empathy. Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy...

Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference and injure the relationship we have with our own bodies. The Body Is Not an Apology offers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by these violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength.

“This book will make a world of difference in the lives of people with OCD.” —Eric Hollander, M.D., Compulsive, Impulsive & Anxiety Disorders Program, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with...

When the Rosens moved to New Rochelle, in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of professors, the boys were best friends and fierce rivals who soon followed each other to Yale University. Michael blazed through Yale in three years, graduating summa cum laude and landing a top-flight consulting job. Then one day, Jonathan received a devastating call: Michael had suffered a psychotic break and was in the locked ward of a psychiatric hospital. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Michael was still in hospital when he learned he'd been accepted to Yale Law School.

An "introduction to the nonfascist life" (Michel Foucault, from the Preface) When it first appeared in France, Anti-Oedipus was hailed as a masterpiece by some and "a work of heretical madness" by others. In it, Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari set forth the following theory: Western...

'The most honest account of addiction I have read. This is an invaluable book'. – Tony Adams. What is an addict? Who is susceptible, and why? How can I recover from addiction? Growing up in a fractious and dysfunctional family, life wasn’t easy for the Secret Drug Addict. By the time he was...

From the creator of Dilbert and author of Reframe Your Brain , the bestselling guidebook to spotting and avoiding loserthink is back—with new content to introduce the second edition. loserthink (noun): sneaky mental habits trapping victims in their own bubbles of reality If you’ve been on social media lately, or turned on your TV, you may have noticed a lot of dumb ideas floating around. “We know when history will repeat and when it won’t.” “We can tell the difference between evidence and coincidences.” “The simplest explanation is usually true.” Wrong, wrong, and dangerous!

As an autistic person or neurodivergent individual with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may sometimes feel as if you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you. You may have sensory sensitivities, social difficulties, struggles with executive functioning, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, burnout and meltdowns, and trauma from a lifetime of marginalization and microaggressions.

As a top-flight foreign correspondent, John Passmore was at the pinnacle of his career: the Chief Correspondent of the London Evening Standard. Then, at the age of 45, he announced that he was bored and resigned. It would not be until he was 68 that this made any sense. At a time when most people are taking stock of their lives, Passmore was told that he had ADHD. In fact, he was in the 1% of the most severe cases. Suddenly, everything made sense the chronic search for excitement, the chaotic relationships, the poor school reports, bad driving… It was a crushing emotional experience.

Health has become noisy, complicated, and overwhelming. Every week brings a new trend, a new diet, or a new “secret.” But real, lasting health has never been complicated. Back to Basics Health strips away the confusion and returns to what actually works. In this practical, no-nonsense guide, Jannik Mensik lays out a clear roadmap built on timeless principles: simple nutrition, sustainable fitness, restorative sleep, mental resilience, and smart environment design. No extreme plans. No unrealistic promises. Just foundational habits that build strength, energy, and clarity over time.

There is a silence that lives in homes shaped by addiction. It is not peaceful—it is watchful. For more than twenty-two years, Lisa Benton lived inside that silence. On the outside, her family looked whole. On the inside, life became a constant recalibration—reading moods, managing energy, and surviving what was never spoken. So she became the stabilizer. The one who held everything together. Until everything fell apart.

Unlock the transformative and healing potential of ketamine-assisted therapy and make the most of your clinical sessions with this step-by-step guide. If you struggle with a difficult-to-treat mental health issue—such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—you know...

Break the cycle of fear and panic, and take back your life! If you have experienced panic attacks, you may live in constant fear of another episode. You may avoid triggering situations and environments―such as crowded restaurants, busy freeways, or airplanes. And you may become hypervigilant...

Life throws curveballs. Stress piles up. Anger flares. Work gets intense. Relationships get messy. And most guys feel like they have to "tough it out." That approach? Not exactly working. Man Therapy gives men straightforward tools for dealing with real-life challenges, without the lectures...

An exploration of the transformative power of storytelling Therapy is about storytelling. The therapeutic session provides a safe space for clients' stories to unfold and become transformed. Here, Hugo Kamya draws from his own upbringing in Uganda, where stories were woven into everyday life for...

The Dopamine Diet reveals how to work with your brain chemistry instead of against it. By understanding how dopamine controls your motivation, focus, and daily choices, you can finally break free from the patterns keeping you stuck and create lasting change that feels natural and sustainable.

No one prepares you for losing the version of yourself that loss, trauma, and major life changes took. This book helps you discover who you are when life rewrites your identity. The Identity Reset: A Guide to Discovering Yourself After Loss, Change, and Survival is a lifeline for those...

A polyvagal-informed pathway to your most joyful, easeful autist experience. What if you could embrace your autist identity while working with your nervous system to deepen your relationships and expand your experience? In this revolutionary self-care book, autist clinician Sean Inderbitzen...

Originally published in 1978, this book provides a comprehensive view of both research and treatment of antisocial disorders and behaviors. Without losing sight of the psychopath as a person, the distinguished contributors examine the antisocial personality syndrome scientifically, focusing on...