{"product_id":"mindfire-diary-of-an-anxious-twentysomething-9798888459584","title":"Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen your mind is on fire, how do you extinguish the flame?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere's one thing college doesn't teach you: Adulting is hard. Studies show that millennials and Gen Z-ers are two of the most anxious generations in history--approximately 50 percent of adults ages eighteen to twenty-four suffer from anxiety. \u003ci\u003eMindfire\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers along on the emotional journey that is growing up, and offers insight on the anxiety that comes with it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by twenty-two-year-old journalist and influencer Carrie Berk, this book is a raw and vulnerable exploration into the parts of being in your twenties that aren't always pretty. Berk, who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD at eighteen, shares intimate diary entries that unveil what it's like learning to cope in her adulting era. What do you do when panic strikes unexpectedly? Or when you're plagued with intrusive thoughts on vacation? How about when you lose someone for the first time? Anxiety can make you question your core beliefs and leave you more confused than ever. Berk shows how there is hope, happiness, and strength to be found in forging your path forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfire\u003c\/i\u003e is a road map for anyone who has ever struggled with mental health--and felt alone. Packed with real-life therapy definitions and self-care suggestions, \u003ci\u003eMindfire\u003c\/i\u003e shows how you can level up and learn to love yourself--anxiety and all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarrie Berk is an NYC-based journalist, content creator, and bestselling author. Her most recent book, \u003ci\u003eMy Real-Life Rom-Com\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Barnes \u0026amp; Noble bestseller and peaked at #1 in the Dating \u0026amp; Intimacy category on Amazon. Berk freelances for several publications, including \u003ci\u003eNew York Post, Page Six, HuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBerk is a bestselling children's book author with twenty-one books to her credit. She penned her first book, \u003ci\u003ePeace, Love and Cupcakes\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2012. \u003ci\u003eThe Cupcake Club\u003c\/i\u003e series went on to publish twelve books (selling over 300,000 copies worldwide), and became an award-winning Off-Broadway show and featured selection in 2017's New York Musical Festival. Her second series, \u003ci\u003e Fashion Academy\u003c\/i\u003e, stems from her passion for fashion. The six-book series also became an Off-Broadway production at Vital Theatre and is currently licensed worldwide by Concord Music Publishing. She also published a three-book series, \u003ci\u003eAsk Emma\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is a verified content creator with 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 880,000 on Instagram, with a combined engagement of more than 100 million. You can follow her @carrieberkk.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Post Hill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603146998034,"sku":"9798888459584","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8c716e62-4ab4-4e00-9e6f-c97e3e8353f8.jpg?v=1757426232","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mindfire-diary-of-an-anxious-twentysomething-9798888459584","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}