Overcoming Anxiety and Depression; Practical Strategies for Managing Symptoms, Embracing Well-Being, Achieving Long-Term Holistic Health.

Lillyin Love supplies us with a vast array of evidence-based strategies to combat the varied symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness, CBT, yoga, massage, diet, exercise, meditation, visualization - Love draws upon the best that Eastern and Western healing traditions have to offer. At no point does it feel like mere listing of techniques though. Her writing sparkles with powerful anecdotes and creative metaphors that illuminate complex topics like the vagus nerve's role in anxiety. In addition to the cognitive tools, Lillyin Love emphasizes that our mental health is inextricably linked to physical and social wellbeing. This is a beautifully crafted and substantive work, but don't mistake it for something dry or academic. Love's personality shines through with refreshing candor and splashes of gentle humor that help make even the heaviest topics approachable. When discussing the importance of play and laughter, she quips "When was the last time you had a hearty laugh that made your sides ache and your cheeks hurt?" It's an invigorating reminder of the childlike joys and mindset this book hopes to reawaken. In the end, Overcoming Anxiety and Depression is a therapeutic journey, but it's also a tale of empowerment and self-rediscovery.