The Anxiety Reset: A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attacks, OCD and More by Gregory L. Jantz

The Anxiety Reset: A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attacks, OCD and More Reviews

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  Debbie

  A well written book about anxiety, although I have read many books on the subject and I didn’t feel like I learned a lot that was new to me. I wasn’t happy about it having quotes from the bible and putting Christianity as the only religious/spiritual belief and I think this perhaps should be advertised about the book, especially if it is going to be sold in the UK, where we tend to be secular when it comes to psychology books. Overall an interesting read.
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  Blake Larson

  This is a good author. Everything I have ever read from him has been helpful. This gives a lot of explanations for why people struggle with things, but also gives clear and manageable action steps to fight anxiety. Loved it!
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  Becca Rae

  Let's be honest... the Church as a whole doesn't handle the "A" word very well. If I had a nickel for every time I heard the phrase "you just need to get right with God and have more faith," I'd be living in a mansion in the Caribbean by now. In truth, phrases like that help no one. In fact, they're only more capable of adding to a person's anxieties rather than alleviating any of them. It's also important to note that there is a difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder. This book did a great job at digging deep to the roots of anxiety and sharing practical ways to not only push it aside but to go through it so that you can experience real healing. I do wish that faith were given a stronger role, but I appreciated the advice given and found it very helpful. The author made it a point to address the whole person when treating anxiety, and that includes not only mental and spiritual, but physical as well. I think this is a helpful resource not only for those who deal with an anxiety disorder themselves, but those who have a friend or loved one that struggles with it, because it can help them understand it better. I'm really glad I took the time to read this one. It brought me comfort and gave me hope.
  
  *I received a copy of this book through FrontGate Media. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.
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  Aaron Green

  Ok, so, the same person who got me the Giglio book got me this one as well. They're wonderful and I love them, and they clearly want to help, but these books are just not doing it for me. This book was better in the regard that it was actually speaking about panic attacks and anxiety, but it spends a lot of time discussing other things that you may not be. I know I have panic attacks. I know it's something I need to overcome, and I would say I even know the root cause and the catalyst that started them. This book spent a whole lot of time trying to give me a lot of options, but if you already know what you have (I know it's not OCD, or a social disorder) then you're gonna be flipping through a lot of pages that simply don't apply to you. Also, I don't know if my panic attacks are unique, but all the examples I typically read about are typically people who got bullied in school or something and now hate being around people... I don't struggle with that. My worry, stress, fear is not about feeling inadequate or thinking people hate me, but for some reason that seems to be the go-to for anxiety and panic attacks. All that to say, I still have yet to find something useful in that area.
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  Leslie McKee

  3.5 stars
  
  While there wasn't anything particularly new to me in this book, it was still a well-written, informative book on anxiety. It does come from a Christian perspective, but that angle isn't preachy.
  
  The author addresses a variety of issues, including diet, exercise, self talk, relationships, etc. At the end of each chapter is a "Personal Reset Plan" that allows the reader to put the information into action.
  
  The book is divided into sections, starting with laying out details on anxiety in general. The author addresses the difference between panic disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, among others. He lists the specifics in an easy way for comparison. He does get a bit detailed on what's going on in the brain, but it's done in a way that is understandable to the average reader.
  
  The second part of the book addresses treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, medication, supplements, etc.
  
  Overall, it's a well-rounded book that could be helpful for many readers struggling with anxiety.
  
  Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
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  Meghan

  I bought this book from our local Christian bookstore and went into reading it skeptically. But this was a great resource I plan to pull out and reference. Really appreciated the author validating the truth that people who suffer from anxiety don’t suffer because they don’t have strong enough faith, don’t pray enough, or don’t read their bibles enough. And that God made us so complex and also created many different ways that we can overcome and heal from anxiety. Mental health disorders can be considered taboo in the church so I’m glad this book was written by a Christian author while also backed with scientific truths.
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  Kate

  I thought this was a well written resource on the topic. It included many holistic measures to help improve anxiety, while also reiterating the importance of medications and therapy in many cases. I did not personally learn anything new, though I have studied the subject quite thoroughly for most of my life since it has been something I struggle heavily with. Overall, I thought it broadly covered the subject and techniques quite well. I also enjoyed that the author had a Christian perspective and identified the importance of faith and hope and how that interplays with anxiety as well.
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  Patty Pacelli

  I was given this book at a fundraising event where the author spoke, and I haven't had anxiety problems, but I found the book really helpful and interesting to help understand the disorder in others and it had some great ideas for anyone to live a better, more positive and calm life. It's well-organized and easy to read. with practical steps at the end of each chapter to "reset" yourself to help with anxiety. I like that he takes the whole person, integrative approach to healing, not just medication.
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  Helena#bookdreamer

  Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
  I found this book helpful and informative. Easy to follow and understand. The author provides lots of helpful tips on how to manage and understand your anxiety. I particularly appreciated the break down of the different types of anxiety and how they affect your body and quality of life.
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  Ramona Mead

  DNF at 10% I didn't realize this book had a strong relgious component. Right at the beginning, the author mentions healing from anxiety iwth God's strength and lists having/finding a church as a crucial component of mental health. This doesn't align with my beliefs so I decided not to continue.
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  Ally

  The first self-help book I've read and the best one to start off with. Dr. Jantz gives you ways to heal in every aspect of your life, with no stone left unturned.
  
  Cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this to literally anyone.
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  Etta Winje

  The book had a lot of key takeaways and good prompts to think through or write about. I was able to fill 5 journal pages with reflection and notes but there were some aspects of it surrounding religion that I didn’t identify with.
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  Lisa Gray

  Review up shortly on my blog,
  www.therapybooknook.com/blog
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  Bethany King

  A helpful and easy to read guide for overcoming anxiety! I really appreciate how thorough and detailed it is without going over my head!
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  Katy Lovejoy

  I don't have anxiety but it is very interesting to read about
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  Joni Owens

  Well written. This is definitely not a quick fix solution. But those rarely stick. This book gives you tips and ideas for real help.
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  Ryan

  Not bad. Thought it was a bit long winded. I didn't realize the book had religious references, but they were tasteful. The second half of the book was better.
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  Isabel

  Helpful with the workbook too