Book description
Powerful skills based in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you break free from the fear of uncertainty and put a stop to compulsive checking and reassurance seeking.
"How do I know I made the right decision?" "What if I'm wrong?" "I need to know for sure."
Do you have…
Why read it?
1 author picked Needing to Know For Sure as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Overthinking and the inability to tolerate uncertainty are two huge problems for many people struggling with anxiety and anxiety disorders. The need to know and control can be so powerful that it sometimes goes off the rails, becoming a serious problem that creates anxiety, stress, and fear. Needing to Know For Sure is a no-nonsense accessible explanation of how being uncertain is a fact of life for everybody and how even the most dyed-in-the-wool overthinkers and control freaks and overcome the excessive need for assurance and control. You can learn to be “sure enough”, and it can change your life!
From Drew's list on The best books for understanding and overcoming anxiety.
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