The Best-Selling Anxiety Books of All Time

Discover the anxiety best sellers recommended by leaders and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Catherine M Pittman, Elizabeth Karle - Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry

By Catherine M Pittman – Licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology and 1 more 

4.63
| 2015 | 234 Pages
Recommended for: 
Individuals struggling with anxiety and mental health professionals. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how the amygdala and cortex influence anxiety and emotional responses.
  • Discover practical techniques to rewire your brain's response to fear.
  • Understand the neuroscience behind anxiety and panic attacks.
  • Explore self-assessments to identify personal anxiety triggers.
  • Gain insights into coping strategies for managing anxiety effectively.
  • The amygdala both forms and recalls emotional memories; and if you understand this, your emotional reactions will probably make much more sense to you.
  • Although the cortex can initiate or contribute to anxiety, the amygdala is required to trigger the anxiety response.
  • The role of the amygdala is to attach emotional significance to situations or objects and to form emotional memories.
Reviews:
Insightful Knowledge
Easy to Understand
Practical Strategies
Evidence-Based
Clear Explanations
Repetitive
Lacks Depth
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Susan Myers, Bruce Overmier and Reid Wilson
Susan MyersFear, worry, anxiety, panic, and depression block individuals from living fully. This book does an excellent job of unraveling the mysteries of the brain and how it causes anxiety, thus allowing individuals to take control of their symptoms and manage their lives more effectively. I have used the concepts in this book in treating veterans with PTSD and have seen people become much more functional. Highly-recommended reading
Bruce OvermierCatherine Pittman, a trained behavioral scientist, brings her deep scientific understanding of fear, anxiety, and learning to the world of personal experiences. Few scientists can make this transition from scientific communication to public communication. Pittman, along with coauthor Elizabeth Karle, does this very well indeed. Readers should not be put off by the early presentations of brain mechanisms, because they are surprisingly readable and informative. Moreover, it is information that provides a foundation for readers who have anxiety challenges to use later as they develop effective coping strategies. Readers should find the clear expositions of the where’s, why’s, and how’s of anxiety and its management to be an anxiety-reducing read
Reid WilsonFrom fears to phobias and panic, this how-to guide unravels the mysteries of worry, then delivers strategies that will lead you to a resilient life
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Book Cover of Seth J. Gillihan PhD - Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing Depression and Anxiety (Retrain Your Brain with CBT)
4.66
| 2016 | 236 Pages
Recommended for: 
Adults, Kids, Teens Seeking Relief from Anxiety and Depression. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Learn practical CBT techniques to manage anxiety and depression in a 7-week self-directed plan.
  • Understand how thoughts and feelings are interconnected and how changing thoughts can change behaviors.
  • Discover the importance of evidence-based thinking and looking for evidence before believing initial judgments.
  • Learn to act on existing knowledge for personal growth rather than constantly seeking new information.
  • Understand the concept of flourishing by applying what you already know rather than always seeking new knowledge.
  • Our thoughts and feelings go hand in hand. The crucial insight of cognitive therapy is that by changing how we think, we can change our feelings and behaviors.
  • She discovered that her thoughts were not always entirely accurate, and she learned how to look for evidence before believing her initial judgments.
  • Most of the time, we flourish not by learning new things but by acting on what we already know.
Reviews:
Practical CBT Techniques
Weekly Activities
Relatable Examples
Suitable for All Ages
Clear Overview
Not for High Functioning
Skepticism
  • #396 Amazon Best Seller
  • #1 Best Seller in Depression on Amazon
Recommended by Robin Zasio and Ben Hunter
Robin ZasioIf you are struggling with depression and anxiety, this manual is unequivocally a must have. This easy to follow guide clearly and systematically outlines the principles of CBT and personal application. This book is masterfully written with relatable examples, allowing the reader to connect and feel understood, offering hope for those who are looking to regain control over their life. This is the newest addition to the self-help library at The Anxiety Treatment Center of Sacramento
Ben HunterApproachable and comprehensive. Driven by illustrative cases and useful exercises with clear, concise summaries of the underlying theory and supporting evidence. A must-read for anyone seeking life improvement through reduced depression and anxiety
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By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get an Anxiety book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
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  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
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Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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