Overcoming Anxiety

Feel like your brain has a built-in panic button? You're not alone. And you're definitely not stuck.
If you've ever laid awake at 2 a.m. overthinking that one text message... or rehearsed an entire conversation in your head only to avoid it completely... or convinced yourself that a weird stomach ache was the beginning of the end—then congratulations, you're fluent in the language of anxiety.
But here's the good news: you can learn a new way to respond.
"Overcoming Anxiety" is your friendly, no-fluff, occasionally funny guide to understanding what anxiety actually is, why your brain keeps freaking out, and how to calm the chaos with tools that don't require a PhD in mindfulness or a Himalayan salt lamp.
Inside these pages, you'll learn:- What's really going on in your brain during anxiety (spoiler: it's trying to help, just badly)- How to stop panic attacks in their tracks without needing to hide in a bathroom stall- Simple, effective breathing and grounding techniques that you can do anywhere—even in line at the grocery store- Why journaling, movement, and even eating real meals (wild concept, we know) are game-changers for your mental health- How to talk to yourself without being a jerk (and start rewriting your inner script)- What therapy's actually like (minus the movie clichés) and how to build a support system that actually supports you- How to create your own personalized "Anti-Anxiety Toolkit" so you're never caught off guard again
Whether your anxiety is low-key background static or full-blown daily drama, this book will give you the tools to feel more grounded, more capable, and more like yourself again.
No pressure. No judgment. No need to meditate on a mountaintop. Just real talk, proven strategies, and a little humor to help you breathe easier and live better.
It's time to stop letting anxiety make the rules.
You're not broken. You're not alone. And with a little help, you can absolutely take back control.
Let's get started.

Dino Mapa has been in full-time ministry since 1978. Before that he wrote in and edited several publications in his home city. His manuscripts, articles and outlines always carry with them spirit-filled and heart-felt inspiration. He is a widower, following the death of his wife in 2010. He is the lead pastor of Word International Ministries-Dipolog City.