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''One of the country''s leading experts on mental health'' Owen O'Kane is a specialist psychotherapist and one of the UK's leading mental health experts with over twenty-five years of experience in physical and mental health. As a former NHS mental health clinical lead and a Sunday Times bestselling author of three previous books, Owen has a gift for making complex information accessible and understandable. Owen is the resident expert on BBC Radio 5 Live, helping listeners manage their everyday fears, and is a regular podcast guest. He speaks regularly at wellbeing festivals and conferences, as well as acting as a script advisor for BBC Drama on psychological matters. He delivers all of his work with great passion and is known for his down to earth approach, warmth and sense of humour. Owen lives in West London with his partner and dog. Addicted to Anxiety is his fourth book.

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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A GROUNDBREAKING NEW WAY TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIETY.

• 'One of the country's leading experts on mental health' The Times
• 'Owen's work around anxiety has been a huge help for me in my own life. I would highly recommend this book' Lewis Capaldi
• 'I love Owen's work. He is a force for good' Davina McCall
• 'Owen helps us look at our lives and happiness in a clear and practical way' Fearne Cotton
• 'Simple, actionable wisdom' Matt Willis

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Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful.

But what about when anxiety takes over? When you feel like it's too often dictating your life?

Have you ever considered that you might be addicted to anxiety?

In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author and psychotherapist Owen O'Kane explores how we all unwittingly build habits around our anxiety. This, he argues, is how we become addicted - the behaviours and thought patterns that help us feel safe in the short term ultimately perpetuate it.

Put simply, we get hooked. **

The answer? Break the cycle.

**How?

Recognize**: You must understand your anxiety and identify your triggers before you can start to unpick it.

Tackle: Discover vital techniques for breaking the underlying habits and patterns.

Move forward: Learn strategies for navigating setbacks or relapses on the road ahead.

Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand your anxiety from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits so you can actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours for a **calmer, happier life.

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MORE PRAISE FOR ADDICTED TO ANXIETY **

*'*Generous, wise and very persuasive' **Observer Magazine **

'Friendly, reassuring, and confidently expert' ***i News

'***A really important read for anyone wanting to live more comfortably with their anxious self. Full of clinical expertise, warmth and humanity.' Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and bestselling author

**'**Addicted to Anxiety is a truly powerful and important book. Owen O'Kane's piercing clarity as a therapist and writer gifts anybody who has experienced anxiety the insight and tools to overcome it.' Rob Rinder

'Owen takes the tangled, overwhelming problem of anxiety and unravels it with clarity and compassion. His gift lies in turning the hard-to-understand into simple, actionable wisdom that anyone (me included) can implement to reclaim their peace and take control of their life.' Matt Willis

'Owen's insight due to his experience and wisdom allows him to cut to the chase of why we get stuck in difficult emotions and more importantly he shows us how to navigate them and lead happier lives. A must read.' Will Young

'Owen has the rare gift of explaining complex emotions in a truly engaging and digestible way. His tips and strategies for managing those emotions are explained with care, compassion and humour. Highly recommended.' Susie Dent

'There's a reason Owen's work has put him at the very top of his profession and why his books continue to top the bestsellers chart - he's one of the very best in his field. His ability to distil sage advice, to navigate a world of word salad and jargon to bring therapeutic advice to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it or find it accessible is the reason he continues to lead where others follow.' Kate Thornton