Overview

The intersection of mental illness and Christianity is a complex, confusing, and often isolating place to live. Back in 2007, when Generalized Anxiety Disorder hurled Tiffany into that crossroads, she got up, brushed off the dirt, and searched for someone to help her navigate her new reality. While her therapist and doctor were God-sends, they couldn't relate to the ways her disorder clouded her spirituality. They didn't have testimonies that could reassure her or give her hope. They hadn't endured the sting of stigma from friends at church. So, Tiffany ended up wandering through the chaos for over a decade, alone, with Jesus. He was enough, but it was hard. Now, eighteen years later, she's offering this book as a companion for anyone standing at that same intersection. Anxious with Jesus is an invitation to find fellowship in the struggle, guidance through the confusion, and communion in Christ-just as God intended.

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""What Tiffany has done with this book is something of a marvel. Rather than being 40,000 feet above the topic and therefore inaccessible, or conversely, being so granular in her story that she excludes her readers, she writes her way to a middle space and invites us into the tension that actually marks the relationship between faith and mental health."" JUSTIN MCROBERTS Author of In the Low, Sacred Strides, and It Is What You Make of It. Host of the @Sea Podcast. Songwriter, Coach, Speaker, Everythinger ""Anxious with Jesus is a complex, nuanced exploration of how faith and mental illness intertwine. Through humor, personal anecdotes, and spiritual insights, Tiffany shares a strikingly honest story of how her own anxiety shaped her life-and her faith. She peels back the curtain on what happens inside doctor's offices and therapy rooms, allowing readers a frank look at the reality of those living with anxiety disorders, as well as their treatment within the Church. Uniquely positioned to share on this topic, Tiffany strikes a balance between grace and gentle challenge, offering opportunities for reflection and learning about how we all can better love and understand those struggling in our midst. This book should be at the top of your reading list. It's for anyone who has wondered, 'What's wrong with me?' or 'Why hasn't God healed me?' as well as those who love them, and anyone who wants to understand. You won't be able to put it down."" MADELEINE SCHOLFIELD, Managing Editor and Podcast Co-host at Anxious Faith, a branch of Our Daily Bread Ministries ""By vulnerably sharing her own experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Tiffany expresses a profound truth needed for the modern church: Intense mental health struggle and strong faith can coexist. This book is an ""I see you"" for those suffering with clinical anxiety, as well as a guide for supportive people trying to help them."" CARRIE BOCK, Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Host of Christian Faith and OCD Podcast ""Reading felt like an inspiring conversation with a close friend. Tiffany shares example after example where I continually found myself exclaiming, ""No way, me too!"" From her bodily symptoms of muscle tension to her obsessions over having enough faith, her discoveries are practical for countless others who find themselves navigating problems that are now well known-but often misunderstood. This book promises what is needed most in our current landscape: raw, truthful stories of suffering and overcoming that highlight hope in Jesus despite uncertainty. It shines light on systems of thought that are broken. It calls for what we need: truth and love, faith with works, and real care for the mind, body, and spirit. JUSTIN HUGHES, Licensed Professional Counselor, Anxiety and OCD Specialist, Writer, Faith & OCD Action Council ""In Anxious with Jesus, Tiffany invites us into a journey that is both deeply personal and profoundly needed. With honesty, wisdom, and faith, she offers a voice of solidarity to those who have felt alone in their struggles. This book does not offer quick fixes or easy platitudes; instead, it extends grace, reminding us that anxiety is not a failure of faith but a reality many faithful believers face. If you've ever wrestled with fear, doubt, or the tension between faith and mental health, this book and its author will be worthy companions for your journey towards healing."" DANNY QUIMLAT, MA Theological Studies, Lead Pastor at Restored Church South Bay

Author Information

Tiffany Ciccone isn't sure what to write here. In the past, she'd say she's an English Teacher, and in the future, she'll say she's a therapist. Right now, she's a child of God (like you) who's publishing her first book, waiting for grad school to start, and volunteering with Young Life. She loves playing in her garden, listening to bad music, and exploring San Diego where she lives with her husband, Patrick; pup, Madison; and their friend, Brenda.

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