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Anxious Man

Notes on a Life Lived Nervously

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Anxious Man

By: Josh Roberts
Narrated by: Josh Roberts
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About this listen

One night three years ago Josh Roberts went to a party. The next morning he awoke to discover his mind had collapsed.

In a matter of days he went from being a fun-loving, seemingly successful 20-something to a hot mess of tears and nerves. Eventually he was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Since then, he's been mending his mind, rediscovering happiness and learning to live his nervous life. Anxious Man is the story of all this.

Told with originality, wit and great humour, it's an essential guide for mental health and a thought-provoking exploration of the millennial condition.

©2020 Josh Roberts (P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health Funny Witty

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Critic reviews

"So truthful, bold, clear, candid and convincing that I read it in one breathless sitting." (Stephen Fry)

"The best book I have ever written." (Josh Roberts, debut author of Anxious Man)

"Yep, fine." (Cali Mackrill, girlfriend of author of Anxious Man)

"Have you seen my scissors?" (Vicky Roberts, mother of author of Anxious Man)

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Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn more about mental health, through Josh’s terrifying but ultimately heartwarming story.

Brilliantly enlightening and funny

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For anyone that has ever struggled with mental health give this a listen. You are not alone

Fantastic

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Since being diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder I've been doing everything I can to learn more about it to manage my own expectations from myself. I've read loads of "serious" books that get into the nitty gritty of anxiety, but this one just made me giggle at some points which to be honest I needed. It still has valid information that was helpful once again, felt more real as the authors own experience was referred to a few times. Would recommend!

Different outlook to anxiety

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listened to it in one go! The whole book. It makes such a difference when its read by the writer. Brutally honest, funny and tender. As the mother of a 30yr old articulate, funny, kind man who is battling with chronic anxiety this book was a great insight. Also at 54 I am now realizing that I have suffered my whole life with chronic over thinking and anxiety.
listening to this book has shown me there's hope.
It doesnt have to be this way.

well written, well read, completely related to it!

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Having had anxiety for a comparably short time (since aug19) and only recently come to terms with that is what I have, having had 2 v scary panic attacks, this book has been so v well timed for me. Despite being female, so many feelings are relatable and the advice you give helpful in paving my way forward with this the right way and with kindness to myself. Thanks again v much and hope you manage to continue recovering from anxiety.

profoundly honest and relatable

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