Attacking Anxiety - by Shawn Johnson (Paperback)
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15 February, 2022
Read this, even if you don't have anxiety!
The author, Shawn Johnson, is a lead pastor at the Red Rock Church in Colorado. When I started this book the only Shawn Johnson I knew of was an Olympic gymnast so I had zero name recognition. Self-Help books aren’t generally my jam because I find they come off as preachy or too scientific. I’d like to go out on a limb here and tell you, Attacking Anxiety is different. Johnson’s own personal accounts of his life and how he found himself on the side of a highway are down to earth and realistic. For those who suffer from anxiety you will find yourself in this story at some point. I personally do not come from a religious background yet I could relate to this author without needing to buy into his beliefs. There is a balance between preachy and storytelling and I thought the author nailed the storytelling aspect while weaving in Biblical references and verses. Another aspect of this book I enjoyed was that it didn’t shy around the hard stuff. For some people depression and anxiety symptoms are mild and they may or may not even recognize that they have them. But, for those who, the steps to feeling better include mental health professionals. Unlike other Christian based books, Johnson reminds the reader that seeking professional help is okay. If you suffer from Anxiety and/or Depression I recommend this book, but even if you don’t, I also recommend this book because it’ll help broaden your understanding for your family and loved ones who do. If you are having dark thoughts or are considering suicide there is help. In the United States the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. A special thanks to @netgalley, @nelsonbooks and author, @shawnjohnsonrrc for an e-ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions expressed in this review are my own.