Hardcore Self Help: F**k Anxiety

I rarely write book reviews, but I ordered this earlier in the week as a way of coping with an intense bout of anxiety. I have been through a bunch of therapy, meds, relaxation techniques, you name it, but right now I am really struggling. When the book arrived, I was a bit taken back by how slim the book was, but right now that is a plus as my concentration sucks big time. Duff is a psychologist, but he writes this book in non medical language, simple, direct, and at times blunt. He outlines not just different types of anxiety, but concrete tips to help think more mindfully (my expression, not his) and concisely provides readers with coping techniques to ease symptoms and help the reader kick anxiety's ass (his words.) He doesn't sugarcoat, and his language is quite blunt, but I like people who cut through the bulls***! I got this in paperback form so that I could highlight and make notes in it, and it is going to stay by my bed for the foreseeable future. If you are easily offended by raw language, choose another book------this one will likely make you more anxious, but for me, this is a winner.

Having recently been released from a behavior hospital, I left with more questions than answers. I saw a psych, a councilor, and my primary physician. I was dissatisfied with the results and wanted help NOW! I'd heard of another self help book for anxiety and stumbled across a book that said "F$&@ Anxiety" on the cover. It definitely caught my attention! Duff the Psych lays it all out without pulling punches! He also dumbs it down with words of wisdom! If you have anxiety problems and are fed up with it, buy this book!!!!

I was expecting something more concrete however the volume is only maybe 50 pages or less. If it were for $3 on Kindle then it was reasonable buy.

Now for the content, the author styles himself with some sort of 'new age' language to connect with people, most likely of 'millennial' age groups. Using a ton of unnecessary "F*" words to explain a view point discussed in many other self help books.

I would give credit for dedicating a chapter on how to inform others of own anxiety issues, but that is also covered in other books with different subject topics.

All in all, it was somehow written in one go for maybe a PhD student as a writing assignment perhaps.

I work in the field of mental health treatment, and I bought this book to see if I felt it would be a good recommendation for some of my younger clients who struggle with anxiety. It's a quick read, and puts the information in an easy to digest fashion. There's good humor throughout the book, and if you're not easily offended I could see folks enjoying the read and benefiting from it. If you are easily offended, or find curse words offensive, don't get this book. I'm guessing you wouldn't be reading this review if you were though, given the title of the book itself.

I thought this was a fun read and something fresh from the normal "self help" books but there were some grammatical errors that I thought could have been fixed easily. It's a short book that's worth a read!

I thought this was a fun read and something fresh from the normal "self help" books but there were some grammatical errors that I thought could have been fixed easily. It's a short book that's worth a read!

Quick read helps me recognize some types of anxiety I have had... But really has helped me understand what my spouse goes through. Thanks for making a concise book without a lot of b.s.

This is probably the BEST book I have read on the topic of anxiety. Robert knows his stuff and understands what those of us with an anxious brain live with. It's a quick read but packed full of great ideas that are easy to implement into your life, not only ideas for coping with anxiety but also suggestions on talking to people in your life to help them understand your experience as well. And probably the part I enjoy the most is that it's funny. I laugh out loud every time I read it. I can't say enough good things about this book and HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for some help with anxiety.

I loved this book!! I can tell you right now it is not for everyone but seeing as I have a short attention span to these kinds of books it was perfect and real! The name of the book is what caught mt attention but the words are what sucked me in. I recommend this book to anyone who has a hard time getting through other self help books

I haven't been able to start the book because it was printed terribly. The back of the book with the ISBN is completely off center with words along the left side missing and most of the barcode missing. The pages inside the book have words so close to the edge that words are missing. I will have to return this.