A review by laurenleigh
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith

hopeful informative fast-paced

4.5

The title of this is really good, but then it didn’t quite deliver up to that expectation. Maybe because I am already in therapy, journal daily, and follow a zillion self help insta accounts. 😅 Regardless, I see this book as a great primer on a lot of mental health concepts. It doesn’t dive deep into anything; it could be a great place to start. I appreciate how she suggests journaling prompts if you’re on a solo self-help journey or don’t have access to therapy. My only disagreement with Dr. Smith here is her assertion that the best cure for anxiety is to do the thing that scares you. That can certainly help in some cases, but I absolutely don’t think it’s safe to assume that’s going to be the best course of action for everyone.