First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A new story about anxiety Hardcover – 26 April 2018

This was an insightful and moving account about anxiety from a woman whose mental health she has to fight for every single day. I'm in awe of Sarah Wilson and her life-affirming journey and honest portrayal of what it is like to have a panoply of illnesses to deal with. The author points out that her book does not provide solutions nor clear remedies for anxiety - however - through her open minded and passionate account of her search for one, she has opened my eyes to what it is like to be brave as well as make use of whatever tools there are to make the most of life despite the fact that her anxiety will always be there - a beast made beautiful thanks to her courage and determination.

An approach to anxiety i had not stumbled over before. The new perspective on anxiety offered by Sarah Wilson based on her research and synthesis of research findings, has provided me with a new way of acceptance of anxiety and of understanding its inherent usefulness. This book has changed my view of myself and my internal dialogue, and how i can best manage my boundaries with the external world. Worth more than its weight in gold.

There is a manic energy to Wilson’s writing that is both fascinating and exhausting in equal measures. I recognised a lot of myself through her vivid, honest accounts of life in an anxious mind.There could be more guidance to help you escape the anxious spiral but this is more enjoyable as a humorous memoir of a warmly bizarre life.

My friend said this is a fantastic book.

I myself suffer from severe anxiety. I'm about halfway through and really enjoying it. It all makes sense to me, occasionally does veer into woo-woo stuff a bit too much for me to be totally comfy, but it's super interesting !

A very frank description of what it's like to live your life alongside anxiety. Well-written and easy to read, with useful tips to help keep anxiety under control. This is a book I'll definitely be re-reading.

I bought this book having listed to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast with Sarah and so far so good - I can relate to every page and I simply love the way it's written. Highly recommend this book to anyone 'stuck' with anxiety.

I recognised things as an anxious person, although I can't say I was really overwhelmed with the writing style. Interesting enough, I'm half half about recommending.