IRB Media Summary of Caroline Dooner's Tired as F*ck

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 I learned that sociopaths are made, while psychopaths are born with a smaller amygdala that doesn't feel anxiety or fear. I would never choose psychopathy, because I believe that it is not the answer to our exhaustion. Some anxiety is normal, and some is chemical and genetic.#2 The more people are part of the hype cycle, and the higher the stakes of performing, the more anxiety is likely to be experienced. It is to be expected. The question we must ask ourselves is: How much of our anxiety is inherent and chemical, and how much is learned and accidentally perpetuated.#3 It's OK to have anxiety. It's OK to get stressed. We're human. Life is scary. But it's also OK to try to manage your anxiety and support your mental health. The expectation that we can and should be completely curing ourselves of anxiety with just a little self-help can become toxic in its own way.