Russell Kennedy - Anxiety Rx: A New Prescription for Anxiety Relief from the Doctor Who Created It

Full of truth and humor, Anxiety Rx takes the reader on a healing journey, with a deep dive into Dr Kennedys own personal recovery from decades of chronic anxiety. This deeply insightful and ultimately practical book gives the reader a new and natural prescription to healing, using an approach Dr Kennedy has used in himself and countless patients. Russ specifically addresses what many therapies miss: the fundamental role of old unresolved trauma stored in the body as the cause of the anxieties of the mind. Creating that awareness, using strategies effective for both allows the mind and body to reconnect and resolve the mind-body disconnect that fuels and sustains anxiety. The insights and simple practices in this book will put you on the path to self-healing and keep you there. Anxiety Rx is unlike any book on anxiety and a must-read for anyone who suffers from chronic worry.

Dr. Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist

The vulnerability matched with the depth in which Russell opens up about his life experiences, and battles with anxiety, leads the reader to feel safe to explore their own struggles while gaining invaluable knowledge. The personal approach Russ takes allowed me to feel I was getting to know him as a doctor and as a very real person, with a history that is like so many others. Trauma and anxiety can hit anyone at anytime of their life, they do not discriminate. This book and the knowledge and understanding gained is for everyone.

Ginger Henderson, RTC/MTC; Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Clinical Counselling Supervisor

Advocating for a more integrated mind-body approach to mental health, Dr. Kennedy offers a framework for understanding anxiety in a revolutionary way. Anxiety Rx combines developmental science, attachment research and somatic principles, to create a masterpiece that is trauma-informed, infused with personal story, and accented with comedic overtones. A must-read for clinicians and everyday overthinkers alike!

Kim Fraser-Harrison, MA Couns. Psych, RCC; Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist; Individual and Family Therapist

One of the most integrated and holistic formulations of anxiety available, Anxiety Rx allows the reader to peer into the complex interplay of mind and body, and learn effective techniques to become consciously aware, connected and free. Dr. Kennedy's personal journey of trauma, emotional pain, self-discovery and triumph is a beacon of hope for anyone entrapped by anxiety. By the way, this doctor and neuroscientist is also a comedian, so get ready to burst out laughing while mastering your worries.

Michael Mulvey, BSc, MD, FRCPC; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada; Staff Psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry at St.; Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC; Specialist in mood disorders and anxiety disorders

Its rare I come across a non-fiction book that makes me laugh and cry, and the crying feels good! Thank you for having the tenacity to complete your lifes work and the courage to bare your soul in print. You have translated your life experience into learnings that will benefit all of us, and for that, I am eternally grateful. Not only have your words and insight benefitted me as your friend and colleague, but now anyone who reads this can really take the messages easily as practical steps, and your generous nature means it will only cost them under 30 dollars, a box of tissues & a few afternoons glued to an armchair.

Dr Jenny Draper, MB BS DCH FRACGP ACAAM

This is a work of nonfiction. All of Dr. Kennedys stories as told are true. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is intended, as what would be the point of just making stuff up? That said, when other people are referenced, names and distinguishing characteristics are changed to protect confidentiality, and some patients may be an amalgamation of persons with similar clinical presentations.

The content of this book is for general instruction only. Each persons physical, emotional, and spiritual condition is unique. The instruction in this book is not intended to replace, supersede, or interrupt the readers relationship with a physician or other mental health professional, especially where medications are concerned.

The information in this book is for humans only, not dogs, cats, sheep, honey badgers, or any other mammal, reptile, or fish, regardless of whether they seem angry or upset.

Copyright 2020 by Russell Kennedy

All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America.

Editing by Awaken Village Press

Design by Tim Murray and Daniel Holloway

Author photo by Michelle Koebke

Illustrations by Andrea V squez A guilarte

ISBN 978-1-7344265-5-7 (ebook)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Published by Awaken Village Press, Sioux Falls, SD

www.awakenvillagepress.com

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For my Dad,

It wasnt your fault; its no ones fault.

Your life had meaning; its here in these pages.

You can rest now.

For my Mum,

You always did what you had to do.

The cost was immeasurable.

Thank you.

For Rusty, my younger self,

I have you now.

I love you now.

You can rest.