A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World
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July 31, 2023
Psychologist and TikTokker Cook debuts with an accessible resource that urges readers to combat their anxiety by taking “purposeful action” to “decide how we want to live our lives” in the face of anxiety rather than trying to eradicate it. While anxiety can make it seem as though “we’re in completely unknown waters,” Cook writes, “riding the wave” of the emotion can decrease one’s distress, as the sufferer is no longer stymied by fear. Presenting examples of patients who worked to avoid “drowning” in their stresses, Cook describes how Luis grappled with his debilitating obsessive compulsive disorder through “exposure and response prevention therapy,” which entails progressively acclimating to one’s fears (Luis, whose OCD involved cleanliness-based obsessions, might progress from “not sanitizing groceries” to “only showering once a day”), while Colleen sought relief from bipolar disorder symptoms through gratitude practices, which can correct for the brain’s tendency to “skew negative” and help the sufferer understand that “pain and joy” can exist side by side. Elsewhere, Cook outlines more general self-care interventions, including upping one’s vitamin D and B12 intake and improving sleep hygiene. Cook’s anxiety-managing practices are wise and lucidly explained, and readers will be emboldened by her message that fear and bravery aren’t antithetical. This strikes a skillful balance between compassion and practicality.
August 1, 2023
Clinical psychologist Cook, a millennial herself who specializes in treating her generation and Gen-Z patients, pens this must-read for those who consider themselves part of either generation. Millennials and Gen Zers are considered two of the most anxious generations to date. Cook lists the many generation-specific stressors for them, and she is understanding about the struggles that anxiety can bring about. Citing her own battles and those of her patients, the author emphasizes the work that goes into understanding and working through one's anxiety and the effort that must go into overcoming it. Her comparison between anxiety and the feeling of drowning will resonate with readers, and the ocean analogies she uses throughout the book feel fitting, not forced. VERDICT An easy recommendation for those who struggle with their own anxiety and may not know where to start in overcoming it. An absolutely worthwhile addition to any library collection as well.--Sarah Filiberto
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