As someone who lives with generalized anxiety disorder, I have experienced these things firsthand. And if you’re going through this too, I want you to know you’re not alone. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting 40 million Americans 18 or older. That’s 18.1% of the U.S. population. And yet, while anxiety disorders are treatable, only about 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. Seeking professional help is an important step in coping with your mental health concerns. But that step in and of itself can cause someone with anxiety even more anxiety. Again, it can be helpful to remind yourself you’re not alone, and books about anxiety can help remind you of that. Memoirs can give you advice and comfort through personal stories. Nonfiction books can also help you come up with coping techniques to quell your anxiety. And novels featuring characters dealing with anxiety can actually help remind you you’re not alone as well. Here are 12 books to help you with anxiety.
Nonfiction Books to Help With Anxiety
Fiction Books to Help With Anxiety
If you want more suggestions for books about anxiety, here are some suggestions for YA books about social anxiety and 10 picture books about anxiety for children who worry. And last but not least, these are comics for people with anxiety. And I know I’ve said this multiple times already, but it’s so important to just remember you’re not alone, even if your anxiety makes you feel that way.
