Addicted to Anxiety

One of the country’s leading experts on mental health * The Times *Owen takes the tangled, overwhelming problem of anxiety and unravels it with clarity and compassion … turning the hard-to-understand into simple, actionable wisdom that anyone can use to reclaim peace and take control of their life. * Matt Willis *Owen’s experience and wisdom allows him to cut to the chase of why we get stuck in difficult emotions and, more importantly, show us how to navigate them for happier lives. A must-read. * Will Young *A really important read for anyone wanting to live more comfortably with their anxious self. Full of clinical expertise, warmth and humanity. * Julia Samuel *Owen has the rare gift of explaining complex emotions in a truly engaging and digestible way. His tips and strategies for managing those emotions are explained with care, compassion and humour. Highly recommended. * Susie Dent *Addicted to Anxiety is a truly powerful and important book. Owen O’Kane’s piercing clarity as a therapist and writer gifts anybody who has experienced anxiety the insight and tools to overcome It. * Rob Rinder *There’s a reason Owen’s work has put him at the very top of his profession and why his books continue to top the best sellers chart - he’s one of the very best in his field. * Kate Thornton *Generous, wise and very persuasive * Observer Magazine *Friendly, reassuring, and confidently expert – i NewsA fascinating read for anyone looking to break the cycle of worrying * Woman’s Own *

Owen O’Kane is a specialist psychotherapist and one of the UK’s leading mental health experts with over twenty-five years of experience in physical and mental health. As a former NHS mental health clinical lead and a Sunday Times bestselling author of three previous books, Owen has a gift for making complex information accessible and understandable. Owen is the resident expert on BBC Radio 5 Live, helping listeners manage their everyday fears, and is a regular podcast guest. He speaks regularly at wellbeing festivals and conferences, as well as acting as a script advisor for BBC Drama on psychological matters. He delivers all of his work with great passion and is known for his down to earth approach, warmth and sense of humour. Owen lives in West London with his partner and dog. Addicted to Anxiety is his fourth book.