Fear Is No Longer My Reality

by Jamie Blyth and Jenna Glatzer

Book Overview

This is Jamie Blyth's powerful story behind the reality star's TV image--and a message of hope and healing for the 20 million Americans who suffer from social anxiety disorder. As one of the finalists on ABC-TV's reality dating show "The Bachelorette," Jamie Blyth risked his heart before millions, while going public with his personal struggle against social anxiety and panic disorder in hopes of helping those who continue to suffer in silence.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071737898
• ISBN13: 9780071737890
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good for Teens

Jamie Blyth, former Bachelorette contestant recently wrote a fantastic book, Fear Is No Longer My Reality. After reading his inspirational novel about how he overcame social anxiety and went on to compete on national television for Trista's heart, I wrote to him. In my email I wrote: "I'm sorry to say I didn't get a chance to catch you on the bachelorette. But I was recommended your book. I'm in the middle of reading it right now, and I'm loving it. I've been struggling with anxiety disorder all my life and its just recently that its starting to really interfere with my life. I love how its formatted, your book, the way you have your story and then all this advice and information. Its really helpful and at the same time very entertaining. Its always nice to read books like this that I can really relate to." So today as I was writing a difficult chapter, I got an unexpected email. "llana... I just want to drop a line and say thank you for writing to me and I am happy that you found the book to be helpful. Since Oprah and after the book, many people have shared their heartfelt stories of pain and struggle, and the more I read them, the more I realize that they are all different and yet somehow the same. We share a bond. As painful as our lives can be with anxiety, our problems are not unique to us. Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the United States today. We truly are not alone and we are not without hope. These two quotes have helped me out a bunch: "If there is no struggle, there is no progress"...Frederick Douglas. "Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says I will try again tomorrow" Thanks again for writing. I really appreciate that! " Jamie Blyth's Fear Is No Longer My Reality, is an amazing book of triumph over tragedy and will be most appreciated by anyone with anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder affects over 19.1 million adults in the United States. It is the most common mental illness in the United States. Intrigued? You should be. Fear is No Longer My Reality has advice from professionals who deal with this disorder. Personally, this book has changed my life. (I also think its phenomenal that Jamie takes the time to write back to his fans.)

Great ! Tells It Like It Is!

Jamie is more than the cool guy who once appeared on ABC's "The Bachelorette, as well as Good Morning America and Oprah. He is a former pro-basketball star in Europe. He coaches Little League. Much of his struggle with anxiety disorder and depression occurred during his college years and in his 20's, and he tells his story in ways that young adults in that age bracket will be able to relate to easily. It's engaging, interesting, and inspiring, and Jamie serves as a model for recovery. It also strikes a blow against stigma. There is no shame in asking for help. Easy to read, with perspectives from medical experts interspersed within the narrative. A lot of good information. It's an ideal book to give to family member or friend.

Comforting

The initial reason that I reached for this specific book was that I recognized the face from the tv show. My first thought was, "This is a real person...not a doctor...talking about HIS anxiety & panic". It was just somehow more real for me. Jamie's story is heartwrenching...those of us that have felt all those terrible "symptoms" can just feel for the person talking about it. But it was also a story of strength, love and pure determination - through the good days and the bad days. Anyone that has issues with anxiety & panic attacks and feels like there is no light shining at the end of that dark tunnel, should pick up this book and read Jamie's journey. It's a huge mountain to climb...but he made it to the top and I plan to also!

A must read!

I got so much out of this book...I did not want to put it down. I read it in two sittings - and I have already recommended it to so many people! The book offers something for everyone: whether you are dealing with anxiety or know and love someone who is struggling, or if you are a Jamie Blyth fan from his Bachelorette days, or even if you are just looking for a new book to pick up - the messages in Jamie's story are universal. And, he is a great storyteller! I started reading "Fear Is No Longer My Reality" on the airplane, and I was laughing out loud over Jamie's recollections of his childhood as a troublemaker. Then, as he described all he went through enduring such severe anxiety that he could no longer enjoy regular life, I gained a much deeper understanding of what that must be like for the millions of people fighting anxiety every day. I liked the way Jamie's story was mixed with expert information. It was the perfect balance of his personal story and important clinical information from renowned professionals. Whether you are facing anxiety or any other life challenges, Jamie shares ideas we can all relate to - and his book offers information and inspiration to create the positive changes we all need in our lives. I know it has changed me.

great book

Most of the books that deal with fear and anxiety are so clinical. My girlfriend is a big Jamie Blyth (Bachelor or Bachelorette, i am not sure) fan and she made me buy this book. I only bought it for her, but you know what? she was ready to break-up with me b/c of my fear. this book saved my relationship. it's a cool book and it has already helped me in so many ways. jamie, if someone that looks like you can have these problems. then you make it okay for me.. just an average guy trying to make it happen.