Anxiety and depression aren’t easy to tackle and deal with. We’ve all heard loved ones and even strangers at one point tell us, “All you need to do is go outside and hang out with your friends” as well as, “Think positively!”
But it’s not easy thinking positively and getting fresh air doesn’t stop your brain from going on overdrive. Sometimes you need to be by yourself and other times, you just need someone to vent to. There are plenty of ways to tackle an anxiety attack and there are specific books written by experts that offer tips to calm your mind when you feel an attack coming on. Here are a few reasons why reading books on anxiety and depression can help: They’re Written By Experts One thing about books that focus on anxiety and depression is that they’re always written by experts. These are professionals with years of experience. They’ve dealt with all kinds of situations and taken care of all kinds of clients. In addition, these are people that follow the latest research and keep up with new types of therapy techniques. They Inspire Hope One of the best things about such books is that since they’re written by people who understand mental health, these books inspire hope. The authors understand what the reader is going through. They understand what’s going through the reader’s mind, the problems they have suffered from, and help reassure readers that they are not alone. When readers learn that others have gone through the same problems and have felt the same feelings, it gives them strength and hope that things will get better. It also helps them learn ways others dealt with the pain and allows them to learn new ways to deal with situations. They Help Articulate Your Thoughts People with depression often it find it difficult to articulate their thoughts and feelings. How often have you found yourself thinking, “Why do I feel like this?” and “What am I living for?” Reading about others who have gone through similar situations and knowing that there is hope can help readers process their emotions. It feels like a friend is talking to them. Moreover, some books have exercises at the end of each chapter to provide readers with better and healthier coping strategies. Some books have gratitude journals and logs to help provide a new perspective for readers. If you’re interested in reading fictional books with characters who struggle with mental health and spirituality, Sistar Sun RA’s book, ‘Queen of Hearts’ and its sequel ‘King of Clubs’ offers an exciting and thrilling adventure. Mandisa is a bright young woman with a horrible family situation full of violence, betrayal, and abuse. After she and her mother escape from her father’s demonic grip, she tries to rebuild her distorted image, but her mother fears it could be too late. Will Mandisa be able to make it out alive? Purchase ‘Queen of Hearts’ on Amazon to find out!
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