Are you struggling with anxiety? Fed up with trying things that just don't seem to work? Maybe you are completely overwhelmed and beginning to lose hope that things will change for you? Then read on because I felt like this too.

SIMPLY ANXIOUS - notes on anxiety recovery is written by Lisa Towers BEM, a much-celebrated anxiety advocate for her compassion and level-headedness. Lisa is also the founder of the hugely popular @simply_anxious Instagram community. In this book, she shares her story and the tools that helped her recover from an anxiety disorder after years of suffering. Lisa says, 'I wasted many years of my life struggling to find the way back to my old self. I would watch people around me enjoying life and wonder why I couldn't - what on earth had happened to me? Inside I was crumbling and completely lost in the confusion and shame that anxiety disorders create.'

Lisa believes no one should be left to suffer in silence when struggling with their mental health. Yet, because of the stigma around taking medications, using therapies, or speaking openly about our struggles, many of us do. She believes if support had been available and packaged in a way that validated what she was experiencing, making her feel like a human, then maybe she wouldn't have suffered for so long.

Lisa says 'For this very reason, once I'd made a full recovery I decided to write a book that gives practical insights and words of hope because above everything else, that is what we need when we find ourselves in the midst of an anxiety disorder feeling helpless, alone and unsure of what to do to help ourselves.'

This book is a perfect springboard to help anyone struggling with anxiety. Written in short, bite-sized sections to ensure an easy read for tired and anxious minds, it covers everything we worry about along with things we can do to help ourselves. It's a comforting pick for the bedside table or handbag and an ideal choice to support anyone who is either awaiting therapy, struggling between therapy sessions or wanting to recover through self-help.

About the Author

Lisa Towers has been raising mental health awareness for over a decade. In 2015 she was recognised in the Queens New Year Honours and awarded a British Empire Medal for her contribution. While working as a civil servant, Lisa co-founded a national staff support network, Break the Stigma, that brought positive change, support and, more importantly, a voice for those suffering from their mental health within a large Civil Service Department. She and a colleague were the brains behind well-being rooms introduced in many UK Government Office Buildings, staff mental health first aid training, and a Mental Health Buddy Support system. Lisa also teamed up with the National Mental Health Campaign 'Its Time to Talk', where she appeared in their TV advert and attended several high profile mental health events to share her story. Since leaving her career in 2019, Lisa has continued with her advocacy work reaching a broader audience using social media. You can connect with Lisa through her @simply_anxious Instagram page, where you will find her actively supporting others.