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WIU Alumna Brittany Richmond Publishes First Book

April 4, 2024

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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Psychology Alumna, Brittany Richmond, recently released a book titled "Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me: Going from ‘Suffering From' to ‘Living With' Anxiety."

The preface includes:

No one loves me, no one understands me, I am not in control, I am not good enough and I am a failure. These are just a few of the lies our anxiety tells us, lies that bring us down. Lies that make us think, Why are things so easy for everyone else but so hard for me? The Teen Mental Health Speaker & Anxiety Expert Brittany Richmond knows this cycle all too well. In her new book, she shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the lessons and strategies she's learned along the way that have helped thousands of people move from suffering to living with their anxiety. The power of and is real, you can live with anxiety and have a happy life. Consider this book your open door to becoming an overcomer.

"I wrote the book for the sole purpose of letting young people know they were not alone. I wanted to create space and hold space for them but share my stories of suffering from anxiety and how to learn to live with it; all while growing into happy, healthy humans!" Richmond said. "I share vulnerable, relatable stories from kindergarten through to adulthood along with my framework on what it means to 'Become an Overcomer' The book is meant to feel like a conversation between me and the reader.. between YOU and ME, friend. YOU are amazing!"

To purchase Richmond's "Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me: Going from "Suffering From" to "Living With" Anxiety", visit here

Posted By: Kelsey Brown (kl-brown5@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing