Don’t Fucking Panic

Description

Don’t Fcking Panic: The Sht They Don’t Tell You About Anxiety by Lindsay J. Adams- candid and relatable, a guide to living with anxiety; don’t miss this opportunity for really knowing the facts about it’s what it’s like to be anxious.

Plot Summary:
In this book, Adams shares with readers her own personal experiences and shows how anxiety can overwhelm. She provides insights about feelings involving dealing with anxiety in day-to-day situations and helps clear certain misconceptions surrounding the disorder. She has taken a no-nonsense approach but with consideration that it is alright to seek help and support during times of anxiety.
Key Themes:
Honour and Vulnerability: Adams encourages the readership to honesty with each other, to share their experiences and seek understanding.
Coping Mechanisms: Practical tips and techniques for managing anxiety: exercises in mindfulness, grounding techniques and self-care practices.
Community and Support System: In essence, the work underlines the need for systems of support-how meeting others in a like group as support mechanisms gives them a sense of belonging
Tone and Style:
There is a crisp use of informal and humorous tones, which makes the subject very approachable and familiar. The author uses candid language and personal incidents in establishing contact with the readers and trying to remove stigma attached to mental health problems.

Don’t Fcking Panic* is a comfortable companion and even a very useful guide for those who are making their way through anxiety as the authors tell them that they are not alone and that it is within their power to manage their feelings, using the right tools and support.