Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Monkey Mind

Monkey Mind: A Memoir of Anxiety by Daniel B. Smith  212 pp.

Daniel Smith's life was almost paralyzed by anxiety. The simple act of choosing condiments for a sandwich could immobilize him with dread. Anxiety was a torment from childhood on. It ruined relationships, nearly ended his college education, and caused him to quit jobs. In this book he chronicles his experiences and various forms of treatment he received from doctors and therapists until he finally finds one that helps more than the others. Smith writes about his experiences with honesty and humor. Some of the more technical parts get a little dry but overall it's an interesting book.

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