Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers with science
Paperback, 192 pages
English language
Published Nov. 7, 2017 by Microcosm Publishing.
So the content of this book is really good. I resonate with a lot of it, and there are some really good tools in here. However, the delivery is quite annoying. It’s not the cussing, it’s the silly sayings and fluff. It didn’t ruin the book, but I learned that I much prefer a more straightforward writing style, especially for non fiction.
This book is written for those who know they (or someone they love) are struggling but are not entirely sure why or where to start and are overwhelmed at the idea of trying to figure it out by navigating a world of formal or academic language (or are 100p for the fck-it style of writing).
Straight to the point and with some cheeky flair, the author does an overview of most common mental health issues from a trauma-first lens.
By the end of the book you'll likely feel like you:
- have a helpful perspective
- some actionable tools for better coping and managing today
- a general idea of where to direct yourself next
You will also have at least one book recommendation from the author in each general topic covered to read next if you want to dig further in.
Overall I think Harper executed the above …
This book is written for those who know they (or someone they love) are struggling but are not entirely sure why or where to start and are overwhelmed at the idea of trying to figure it out by navigating a world of formal or academic language (or are 100p for the fck-it style of writing).
Straight to the point and with some cheeky flair, the author does an overview of most common mental health issues from a trauma-first lens.
By the end of the book you'll likely feel like you:
- have a helpful perspective
- some actionable tools for better coping and managing today
- a general idea of where to direct yourself next
You will also have at least one book recommendation from the author in each general topic covered to read next if you want to dig further in.
Overall I think Harper executed the above task fairly well (a difficult feat to keep a certain energy and tone while also never being cavalier when discussing painful and difficult topics), but i understand where some readers felt the tone was occasionally too forced.
I do feel the book stepped too far from being science-centric in the chapter on using supplements, food and alternative medicine as treatment. I am also disappointed with the continuous mention of food addiction, trying to use food as medicine and zero mention or acknowledgement of eating disorders, which draws a questionable, maybe unintentional but still harmful, line and I don't recommend this book to anyone struggling with an ED.
This book really focuses on the individual and does not mention systemic issues.
*This book focuses on trauma as the root for anxiety, depression, addiction etc. however if you feel you or a loved one is struggling with another disorder such as schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, etc, this will still give you some basic building blocks to start from.
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A NOTE FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH AN EATING DISORDER OR DISORDERED EATING:
Despite being firstly about trauma and also having a great chapter on addiction, I cant recommend this for anyone with an ED. However, if you buy a hard copy and have a friend rip out a few pages you could be fine.
