I received this as a Christmas gift and I really enjoyed it. As someone who has struggled with anxiety since my early twenties, it was nice to read a different approach than just "meditate or pop a pill." The D.A.R.E. response is very unique, and since reading this book, I've put it into practice more than a few times. I think the "run toward" piece of it is what has stuck with me most. It's crazy how just thinking "Is that all you got? Give me more!" can make your body go "Oh, wait, maybe we're not really in danger here..."

I highlighted many passages and felt many portions of this book speaking directly to me. However, I will say, I think the author could have done a better job thinking of all kinds of anxiety instead of the specific fear-driven kind that he focused on. This book targets people who are afraid to leave their house, or drive, or fly on a plane, or be in a crowded place, etc. I would have loved to have seen more advice and chatpers centered on those who have social anxiety (what will my friends think, what if I miss out, etc etc) as well as work-related anxiety (too much on your plate, feeling like it'll never be enough, etc). He even says in the beginning that no one has a special brand of anxiety, but he never touched on SO MANY different kinds. All his focus was on the fear-based ones that cripple you and keep you inside your home (which is not my feelings at all).

Anyway, if you have anxiety and you're looking for a cool approach to tackling it, I recommend this book. Every time I shared a clip from it on social media, I got dozens of messages asking what book I was reading. I think there's a lot of relatable stuff in here. I recommend!