Published 13:39 IST, March 22nd 2020

Books to read to deal with anxiety & depression during quarantine

Quarantine during the coronavirus breakdown can lead to anxiety and stress. Here are five books to read that will help you cope with anxiety during the lockdown

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Ever since World Health Organisation officially cited Coronavirus as a pandemic, panic level amongst people has increased tches higher. As a preventive measure, WHO has vised everyone to avoid social garings and suggested opting self-quarantine until things calm down. However, this situation has me several people anxious about outbreak. 

Governments around globe are urging people to opt self-distancing and self-isolation. se practices can turn out to be quite anxious and stressful. To deal with  coronavirus lockdown, here are some table books that will help you calm down your mind to cope with anxiety during lockdown. 

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Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

Written by Edmund J. Bourne,  Anxiety and Phobia Workbook offers a wide category of coping skills to deal with all s of anxiety disorders. Moreover, book tops recommendation list by several experts. According to Good House Keeping, book can be a great junct to rapy. 

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Highly Sensitive Person

Highly Sensitive Person is reported to be in bestseller category primarily by word-of-mouth. book is penned by  Elaine N Aron, PhD. According to Amazon ratings,  Highly Sensitive Person has received 4.4/5 stars. author offers reers self-care, helpful tips, and a boatlo of validation. 

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First, We Make Beast Beautiful 

First, We Make Beast Beautiful is written by Sarah Wilson. According to Mark Manson, book is best demonstration of what it is to actually live with severe anxiety and still find a way to function and thrive in one’s life. author is a massive name in fight against mental health.

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Worry Trick

Penned by David A Carbonell, PhD, book premises of fully researched approaches that reer can execute to reduce worry and get control of ir life again. Worry Trick tries to explain  inner side of anxious brain. explanation is also put forth in a simple langu.

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Feeling Good: New Mood rapy 

Feeling Good: New Mood rapy is written by David Burns. book talks about depression, anxiety, or any or mental health problem. book is a quick recommendation for someone who needs a rapist but can’t get one for some reason. 

13:39 IST, March 22nd 2020