Book Review

HOPE WITH ANXIETY

During this uncertain time that engulfs us with the coronavirus pandemic, a tsunami of anxiety is continuing to soar. Statistics prove that more than 280 million people worldwide suffer from this debilitating, all consuming and destructive mental illness affecting sufferer and their carers alike, these statistics are only the ones we are aware of. That’s why this extraordinary book ‘Hope with Anxiety’ written by Lynn Crilly (above), author, counsellor and mental health expert, couldn’t come at a more timely fashion.

Lynn Crilly is the voice of calm, which is reflected in her non-judgmental, empathetic writing style, allowing this masterpiece to equip sufferers with Anxiety to not only have a truly varied toolkit to be able navigate through their dark episodes, but Hope with Anxiety also serves as an invaluable resource to helps the families, friends and carers of people battling with this soul destroying illness. This very real and wise book, helps the reader gain a true insight into the depth and complexity of this illness and reassures all audiences that ‘they are not alone’.

Lynn herself has supported members of her family through difficult times and has also faced her own mental health challenges. She has applied her coping mechanisms to the book, which she also practices when counselling, which have proven to be an outstanding success. Her aim is to emphasise HOPE for leading a fulfilled life unconstrained by the effects of anxiety.

Hope with Anxiety has been sanctioned by Marjorie Wallace, Founder and Chief Executive of charity, SANE. “We can all benefit from Lynn’s wisdom, HOPE and reassurance that we can not only live with our anxiety, but thrive. We recommend this book to everyone, as it shows how we can all be liberated from fear and foreboding.” Says Wallace.

Lynn Crilly is hoping her book will empower the reader whether they are the sufferer or a carer with the strength and courage to face the challenges that living with an anxiety disorder can bring. Hope with Anxiety highlights the importance of communication and acceptance which is often the first step to finding the right help and support. Whether is be through the GP or other routes.

The book encapsulates the recognition of anxiety and how it manifests, alternative guides to therapies and treatments to restoring well-being; anxiety in the under 25’s and at schools; universities; and work; and how anxiety and the online world has a huge impact in the rising figures and how to seek treatment. There is acknowledgement on how global events to include political and economic uncertainty and climate change all play a major role in our anxiety and general mental health.

We all need a little HOPE in our lives, and Lynn Crilly guides us in this masterpiece which has been based on long experience, years of research and the input from specialist practitioners explaining therapeutic, both mainstream and alternative.

Hope with Anxiety is available on Amazon, or

www.lynncrilly.com