THRIVING WITH ANXIETY by David H. Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of Center for Anxiety, offers "9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You." In a recent interview with The Harvard Gazette, Rosmarin said "It's the perception that anxiety is a disease that's the problem — that belief is the root cause of our anxiety epidemic today, in my opinion." He generally advocates that we should "go with the flow" and accept anxiety as a necessary, even helpful, part of life. Some of the "tools" that he recommends include using our emotions to understand others (tool #4) and acknowledging and expressing our vulnerability (tool #6). THRIVING WITH ANXIETY has received much acclaim from others (e.g., professors of psychiatry or psychology) in the field and Rosmarin is a well-respected author. However, it would be useful to see comments from active therapists; it could be difficult for the average reader to effectively implement his broad suggestions without some professional guidance. The tasks seem very daunting, particularly for someone who already may be feeling quite anxious. An example is when Rosmarin discusses tool #9 (transcending our limits), he writes "Ask yourself: Am I hesitating or procrastinating to pursue my aspirations because I feel anxious? If that's the case, face your fears ...” He poses several other probing questions in that section but doesn't offer specific action steps. For smaller, more targeted bits of advice, readers might be interested in Rosmarin's blog for Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving-anxiety

Hard book to read I don’t think I was ready for this topic. I still will give it a 4 star rating because it has a ton of helpful information I just don’t think I realized how much I need to work on before reading books like this

Over the last six months, I have really tried to focus on my mental health and building a toolkit to help deal with my anxiety and OCD. For this reason, I have recently read a ton of self-help books focused around living with anxiety and OCD and many other mental illnesses. Thriving with Anxiety was a book filled with great information and useful tips for dealing with anxiety. I’m not sure how much new information I got from this book, but that is probably because it’s about the seventh anxiety book I’ve read in the last few months.

"Thriving with Anxiety," authored by the distinguished founder of the Center for Anxiety and accomplished Harvard associate professor, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, presents an actionable manual for reshaping anxiety into a catalyst for personal growth. In lieu of embarking on an exhaustive battle against anxiety, the book introduces nine pragmatic strategies to harness its latent potential, forging profound self-awareness, enriching relationships, and propelling individuals towards their deepest aspirations. Dr. Rosmarin's compassionate and empirically-grounded approach reframes anxiety as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block, arming readers with tools to embrace life's challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve transformative self-acceptance. This empowering guide serves as a beacon of hope, guiding readers towards a life where anxiety becomes a driving force for holistic fulfillment.