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The Anxiety Reset

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Well written. This is definitely not a quick fix solution. But those rarely stick. This book gives you tips and ideas for real help.

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I found this book helpful and informative. Easy to follow and understand. The author provides lots of helpful tips on how to manage and understand your anxiety. I particularly appreciated the break down of the different types of anxiety and how they affect your body and quality of life.

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A well written and researched book. The strategies appear well thought out and useful. The book and strategies aren't a quick fix but give a dedicated approach to deal with anxiety. If you are serious about dealing with anxiety long term, this book is for you.

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I thought this was a well written resource on the topic. It included many holistic measures to help improve anxiety, while also reiterating the importance of medications and therapy in many cases. I did not personally learn anything new, though I have studied the subject quite thoroughly for most of my life since it has been something I struggle heavily with. Overall, I thought it broadly covered the subject and techniques quite well. I also enjoyed that the author had a Christian perspective and identified the importance of faith and hope and how that interplays with anxiety as well.

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The Anxiety Reset, by Gregory L. Lantz, PhD is a useful tool for someone who is suffering from anxiety and wants to learn as much about the illness as possibly. This book is broken into two parts with the first tells about living with anxiety, the causes of anxiety, the different types of anxiety, how it affects your life and gives information on medication. The second part focuses on things such as with dealing with anxiety, finding strength, managing emotions, managing thoughts and the importance of nutrition, sleep and exercise.

This is an interesting book to read to supplement medical care. The chapters are not very long and end with a personal reset plan that gives simple things to do to put into practice what the chapter taught. I appreciate that the author realizes the importance of working with medical personnel and prayer and faith. I also appreciate the detailed lists of research the author has done to provide this useful tool for the person who want to live a full life without having anxiety rule their life.

I received an arc ebook copy from the publisher through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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3.5 stars

While there wasn't anything particularly new to me in this book, it was still a well-written, informative book on anxiety. It does come from a Christian perspective, but that angle isn't preachy.

The author addresses a variety of issues, including diet, exercise, self talk, relationships, etc. At the end of each chapter is a "Personal Reset Plan" that allows the reader to put the information into action.

The book is divided into sections, starting with laying out details on anxiety in general. The author addresses the difference between panic disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, among others. He lists the specifics in an easy way for comparison. He does get a bit detailed on what's going on in the brain, but it's done in a way that is understandable to the average reader.

The second part of the book addresses treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, medication, supplements, etc.

Overall, it's a well-rounded book that could be helpful for many readers struggling with anxiety.

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A well written book about anxiety, although I have read many books on the subject and I didn’t feel like I learned a lot that was new to me. I wasn’t happy about it having quotes from the bible and putting Christianity as the only religious/spiritual belief and I think this perhaps should be advertised about the book, especially if it is going to be sold in the UK, where we tend to be secular when it comes to psychology books. Overall an interesting read.

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To the average person, there's one diagnosis of anxiety. This book dives into anxiety types and the impact on quality of life while showing ways to overcome anxiety and have some relief.

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This helped so mucb Wow this book got me. I learned so many techniques and have implemented them u to my daily routine.

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Let's start with my major complaint about this book. Nowhere on the blurbs, book jacket or pre-sale info sheets does it say that this is a Christian book, but it is. Unlike a lot of the Christian books I have read, it's pretty mild - it's not woven into every chapter and so forth. But still, I feel like it's something that should be disclosed, as I have some clients that would really not be a good fit for any book that is Christian-based. I get why he would address spirituality - his philosophy after all is a whole-person approach. And if it was just a general "having faith in something larger than yourself is important", I think I could hand the book to any of my clients. He does an ok job of being inclusive, but any quotes are strictly from Jesus and the Bible, nothing from other traditions.

Jantz takes a "whole person" approach to conquering anxiety, which means that he addresses all kinds of issues - what you eat, if you exercise, negative self-talk, toxic relationships and trauma. Each chapter ends with a "Personal Reset Plan" with suggestions for things you can do based on the chapter. The first half of the book is a discussion about anxiety in general. Jantz goes through the different diagnoses in the DSM, explaining the difference between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and all the others. He talks about what is happening in the brain with anxiety, and whether or not medication is helpful as a treatment option.

The second half of the book is the treatment approach. He talks about "mind over mood", covering things like the basics of CBT and cognitive defusion; and why mindfulness can be helpful. He discusses the practical issues of nutrition, exercise and sleep and why it's important to have a healthy approach to each. He also suggests several different vitamins and supplements and what the research says about their effect on anxiety.Negativity is a big topic, whether it be from our own self-talk, other people around us, or social media and news. He has ways to navigate and lessen these effects throughout the book. "Soul care" is mentioned, mostly in the context of Christianity, but savvy readers can translate into their own philosophy if needed.

As a therapist, there wasn't really anything new here, but having the book on my shelf will be a nice reference point if, say, a client asks what I know about 5-HTP or what foods might help or what all the components of good sleep hygiene are. I normally give my clients with anxiety "The Happiness Trap" and probably still will - but for those who need more than working with their minds, this book covers the larger swath of body and soul as well. This book is available for pre-order and arrives March 2021.

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