{"product_id":"give-me-space-but-dont-go-far-my-unlikely-friendship-with-anxiety-9780593539330","title":"Give Me Space But Don't Go Far: My Unlikely Friendship with Anxiety","description":"\u003cb\u003eA tender, funny, illustrated memoir about anxiety and self-acceptance from the artist behind @haleydrewthis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnxiety has been glued to Haley Weaver's side since she was a child. Like most people, Weaver saw the constant what-ifs and worst-case scenarios that Anxiety whispered in her ear as an obstacle to her happiness. Maybe she could dump her anxiety at her therapist's office, or send it on a trip far, far away--anything to get rid of it for good. But over time she realized anxiety's true intention: to keep her safe. Could she learn to let it do its job but also figure out how to live without constant worry and fear? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis full-color, illustrated memoir\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003estars Haley and Anxiety (as themselves) and showcases their complicated but ultimately uplifting relationship. It also introduces readers to the helpful (and not-so-helpful) coping mechanisms Haley relies on to soften the edges of her mental health issues. There's the Distractor, who wears a bright red boa and encourages Haley to avoid uncomfortable feelings by scrolling the Internet, the Liar, who teaches Haley the pillars of a good fib in order to survive at the middle school lunch table, and even the Partier, who gives Haley a social life in college but also lands her in the ER. From detailing her first unsupervised birthday party as a preteen to exploring the overwhelming life transitions as an adult, \u003ci\u003eGive Me Space but Don't Go Far\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the pivotal moments of Haley's life and illuminates the lesson she's learned: With care, practice, and sound strategies, we can learn to coexist with our anxiety--and maybe even love it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaley Weaver (@haleydrewthis) \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator and writer whose work focuses on mental health, relationships, and selfhood. Her illustrations have been featured on notable accounts and websites including \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBored Panda\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle with her partner and, of course, her anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Avery Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590699159826,"sku":"9780593539330","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bb2d4474-0a0e-4c81-9717-6315ae6a2367.jpg?v=1732080916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/give-me-space-but-dont-go-far-my-unlikely-friendship-with-anxiety-9780593539330","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}