Don't Tell Me To Relax

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Panic Attacks. Self-Mutilation. Anxiety.  Four mental health obstacles and one teen who survived - Sophie Riegel.   

From middle school through high school, Sophie struggled every single day. She was confused about her horrific thoughts, bullied by her peers for her "strange" behaviors, and felt ashamed of herself. But yet, she persisted. Through years of therapy, medication, the support of her family, and finding her inner strength to fight anxiety, Sophie found hope and happiness. In this groundbreaking book, written for teens by a teen, Sophie paints a vivid image of the reality of living with anxiety but also gives the readers tips, tools, and techniques for managing their struggles. Sophie's honesty and humor shine through on every page, inspiring teens (and those who love them) to take charge of their mental health - and their lives. Sophie offers practical advice to teens, parents, and professionals on how to talk about anxiety and mental health, how NOT to talk about it, when to ask for help, and so much more.

· Do you ruminate about your relationships?

· Do you stress over deadlines?

· Do you agonize about where your career and life are heading?

· Do you brood about money?

· Do you worry about worrying too much?

Then this book is for you!

Written by mother-daughter team Deborah Grayson Riegel and Sophie Riegel, who have struggled with anxiety their whole lives, “Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life” is a compassionate, practical, and entertaining book for anyone who wrestles with worrying.  

This book is one way to help those of you who think and think and think about the past, the present, and the future. Inside, you’ll find 36 user-friendly ways to:

• Understand what contributes most to your personal levels of stress
• Identify and separate helpful from harmful anxiety
• Shift your mindsets to challenge your current thinking
• Apply practical strategies to combat overthinking
• Ask for support from others
• Develop resilience – the ability to withstand, recover, and bounce back from stress
• Know that you’re not alone