Goodbye, Anxiety

Publisher Description
Teens and young adults experience tons of stress, and often feel anxious and overwhelmed—the prompts in this guided journal are expertly designed to help you break out of the worry cycle and find relief from anxiety! Research has shown writing down your worries, anxieties, and fears has a measurable effect in reducing anxiety. Pyschologist Terri Bacow, Ph.D., developed this guided journal with writing exercises designed to diminish worries, insecurities, fears, conflicts, and stressors. Even better, you will learn practical coping skills that you can use whenever you feel anxious. Let go of your worries and take back your life with journaling prompts proven to help overcome anxiety! Author Biography
A Brown University graduate, Dr. Bacow received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Boston University where she trained at the esteemed Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. She is an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy approach. Dr. Bacow serves as the Director of Training at the Hallowell Center in NYC, a clinic known as an epicenter for the treatment of ADHD and psychological conditions including anxiety and mood disorders. In addition, she is a Clinical Instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an Adjunct Instructor in Applied Psychology at New York University’s Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing. She has authored several peer reviewed papers based on her research and sees clients in her private practice on the Upper West Side. Dr. Bacow is uniquely interested in helping clients of all ages with transitional stages of life and enjoys writing and speaking about these topics. She is a media contributor and has been featured in Women’s Health and Shape as well as various blogs and podcasts. Dr. Bacow lives with her family in New York City. Review Quote
“Goodbye, Anxiety translates sophisticated psychological science into a helpful, hopeful, step-by-step guide for bringing worries and nerves under control. Dr. Terri Bacow has created an invaluable resource that will help teens and young adults understand how anxiety works, how to manage it, and how to find a lasting sense of calm.” —Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled and Under Pressure “Wow! This book does the near impossible. It gives you a practical, simple, proven way to eliminate toxic worry from your life and subdue anxiety.” —Edward Hallowell, MD, author of ADHD 2.0 “ Goodbye, Anxiety offers support, empathy and—most importantly—actionable activities and guidance to help readers overcome worry, increase self-esteem and feel less alone. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly.” —Lindsey Pollak, New York Times- bestselling author of Getting from College to Career and Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work “Goodbye Anxiety is a book that you will use and re-use as you navigate life and all it throws at you.” —Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine, licensed psychologist, media contributor, speaker, and consultant “Dr. Bacow is an incredibly gifted scholar and clinician who has designed such an innovative, user-friendly tool for youth— Goodbye, Anxiety is full of evidence-based strategies to help teens manage worry and anxiety.” —Donna B. Pincus, PhD, CAS Feld Family Professor of Teaching Excellence at Boston University and author of Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety “Goodbye, Anxiety should be essential reading for everyone. Dr. Bacow does a superb job communicating evidenced-based practices to her audience in an age-appropriate and highly entertaining manner.” —Jaime Zuckerman, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist, media contributor, mental health social media influencer, author, and podcast host of It’s Me, Dr. Z with JB “ Goodbye, Anxiety provides a welcoming format for teens, young adults (and, shh…even their parents!) to develop and refine an accessible toolkit and habits that will help them to successfully navigate anxiety now and in the future.” —Jill Emanuele, PhD, senior director of the Mood Disorders Center at Child Mind Institute “ Goodbye, Anxiety blends effective techniques for managing emotions and distress with an engaging, witty, and useful journal format that allows you to helpfully examine and manage anxiety-related behaviors.” —Jill Ehrenreich-May, PhD, professor and director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program at University of Miami “ With this book, Dr. Bacow brings her time-tested, highly sought-after clinical skills directly to your home, no appointment necessary. A must-read for anyone looking to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety on their minds, bodies, and lives.” —Uraina Clark, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, director of the Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging Laboratory, and associate director of the MD-PhD Dual Degree Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Excerpt from Book
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Anxiety is the number one condition that is diagnosed by psychologists and psychiatrists. It is incredibly common, and every single person that I work with in my therapy practice struggles with it. Anxiety is especially common in young people—and adolescence is the peak moment for experiencing anxiety. Scientists report that anxiety increases significantly between the ages of twelve and seventeen—and that almost a third of adolescents ages thirteen to eighteen have an anxiety disorder. Anyone who has experienced some anxiety in childhood (and who hasn’t?) is likely to find that the stresses of puberty, the teen years, or young adulthood can create a tipping point. In my years as a therapist, I have discovered that adolescents and young adults are not only very frequently anxious, they also seem to experience anxiety more intensely than those who are older or younger. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER Due to the very subtle and ongoing nature of worried thoughts, many of us just sit with our anxiety and suffer through it. It can sometimes feel like it would take too much time or energy to explain what you are thinking and worrying about to a friend or family member. Some of us feel concerned that if we actually shared our worry, people wouldn’t get it, or might even judge us. Young people in particular often feel embarrassed and reluctant to share negative emotions. This is a shame because it is entirely normal to have anxiety. Moreover, keeping feelings inside and unacknowledged is not healthy and makes things worse. If we suffer in silence, the anxiety builds and builds. There is a ridiculous stigma associated with anxiety and worry, which is very unfortunate and, I believe, truly unnecessary. We live in a crazy world (at the time this book is being written, we are still in the midst of a pandemic). Worry is exhausting, overwhelming, misery-inducing, and can reduce your quality of life. It can distract you, rob you of your sleep, make your body feel tense, and reduce your enjoyment of activities. No one should have to just sit with it—and the good news is, you don’t have to! This book is going to help you break free of those uncomfortable feelings by learning to cope with them.