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Anxiety Girl: The must-read book for anxiety sufferers and chick-lit lovers alike. The first book in the critically acclaimed, much-loved series. (Anxiety Girl - Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.1 out of 5 stars 574 ratings

From best-selling author, Lacey London, comes the story that everybody is talking about and the critics are raving over.

Join Sadie Valentine as she discovers who she really is and learns the true meaning of friendship...


Loving life in the glitzy Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, Sadie Valentine thought she had it all.

With her best friend, Aldo, for company, Sadie spends her time sipping bubbles amongst the glitterati in her many local bars and restaurants. However, unbeknown to the outside world, a series of unfortunate events cause her to fall into a lonely hole.

Keeping her mask in place on a daily basis proves harder than Sadie anticipates, and when she is dealt yet more blows, her positivity starts to crumble.

Despite her efforts to battle her demons, Sadie soon realises that sometimes it’s not quite as simple as picking yourself up and carrying on.

With Aldo by her side, can Sadie crawl out of the impossibly dark hole and take back control of her life?



The next book in the series,
Anxiety Girl Falls Again, is available now.

The other books in the Anxiety Girl series are exclusive to Amazon.


A note from the author...

"Anxiety and depression can affect people for any period of time and in varying degrees of severity. I wanted to create a story which showed that mental health issues can happen to anyone, regardless of who you are or what you have. I also wanted to address that there aren’t any rules with anxiety.

Although no two cases of anxiety are the same, I really hope Anxiety Girl can help other sufferers to realise there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that they’re not alone in their struggles.

The characters in this novel might be fictitious, but the feelings and emotions experienced are very real."



PRAISE FOR THE ANXIETY GIRL SERIES -

"A brilliant read that will keep you on the edge of your seat!"

"Phenomenal!"

"As an anxiety sufferer, I kept thinking...
Yes, I feel that too."

"Entertaining, sometimes desperately sad, very often uplifting and hugely life-affirming."

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One in four people will be affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives, but it couldn’t happen to you, could it?

Lacey London has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and hopes that Sadie will help other sufferers realise that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Anxiety Girl Falls Again audio book.

As Sadie delves further into Aidan's life, her own demons make themselves known.

Will unearthing Aidan’s story cause Sadie to fall back into the dark world she fought so hard to escape?

Join Sadie as she guides other sufferers back to mental wellness and battles her own torment along the way.

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Anxiety Girl - Book One

Loving life in the glitzy Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, Sadie Valentine thought she had it all.

With her best friend, Aldo, for company, Sadie spends her time sipping bubbles amongst the glitterati in her many local bars and restaurants.

However, unbeknown to the outside world, a series of unfortunate events cause her to fall into a lonely hole.

Keeping her mask in place on a daily basis proves harder than Sadie anticipates, and when she is dealt yet more blows, her positivity starts to crumble.

Despite her efforts to battle her demons, Sadie soon realises that sometimes it’s not quite as simple as picking yourself up and carrying on.

With Aldo by her side, can Sadie crawl out of the impossibly dark hole and take back control of her life?

Anxiety Girl Falls Again Cover

Anxiety Girl Falls Again - Book Two

Becoming a counsellor for the support group that once helped her takes Sadie Valentine’s life in a completely new direction, and she soon finds herself absorbed in her role.

Knowing that she’s aiding other sufferers through their darkest days gives her the ultimate job satisfaction, but when a mysterious and troubled man attends her Anxiety Anonymous meeting, Sadie wonders if she is out of her depth.

Despite her initial concerns, she makes it her mission to be the guiding light Aidan Wilder is crying out for.

Dealing with Aidan proves trickier than she anticipated, and it’s not long before those closest to her start to express their concerns. Just what did lead a dishevelled Aidan to the support group?

Will her desire to unearth Aidan’s story cause Sadie to fall back into the world she fought so hard to escape?

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Anxiety Girl Breaks Free - Book Three

With Aidan back in Cheshire and the renovations on Blossom View well under way, it would appear that things are finally falling into place for Sadie Valentine.

Her career with the charity is keeping her busy, Aldo is enjoying being off the market, and her relationship with her mother is starting to heal, but it’s not long before the cracks start to show.

As Sadie tries to paper over the cracks, blasts from the past return to tip her world upside down.

Trying to balance her past with her present proves to be more difficult than Sadie could ever have imagined, and Sadie soon finds herself fighting a battle between her head and her heart.

They say that the past should stay buried, but what if some ghosts simply refuse to lie low?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N7PVJPR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SSO Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 23 Mar. 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 569 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Anxiety Girl
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 574 ratings

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Lacey London
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Lacey London is the bestselling author of the CLARA ANDREWS series, the ANXIETY GIRL series and the MOLLIE MCQUEEN series.

Books in the Clara Series: MEET CLARA ANDREWS, CLARA MEETS THE PARENTS, MEET CLARA MORGAN, CLARA AT CHRISTMAS, MEET BABY MORGAN, CLARA IN THE CARIBBEAN, CLARA IN AMERICA, CLARA IN THE MIDDLE, CLARA'S LAST CHRISTMAS, CLARA BOUNCES BACK, CLARA'S GREEK ADVENTURE, CLARA AND THE BILLIONAIRE, CLARA AND THE NANNY, CLARA'S VIVA LAS VEGAS and CLARA AND THE BREAK UP.

THE LATEST BOOK IN THE CLARA SERIES, CLARA ON THE SLOPES, IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW.

Books in the Anxiety Girl Series: ANXIETY GIRL, ANXIETY GIRL FALLS AGAIN and ANXIETY GIRL BREAKS FREE.

Books in the Mollie McQueen Series: MOLLIE MCQUEEN IS NOT GETTING DIVORCED, MOLLIE MCQUEEN IS NOT HAVING A BABY, MOLLIE MCQUEEN IS NOT HAVING BOTOX, MOLLIE MCQUEEN IS NOT RUINING CHRISTMAS and MOLLIE MCQUEEN IS NOT CRASHING THE WEDDING.

Lacey London lives in Cheshire, England with her husband and their Yorkshire Terrier. When she is not writing, she can usually be found enjoying the countryside or with her nose in a book. Failing that, she is probably sleeping.

Lacey can be found on Twitter @thelaceylondon and at www.laceylondon.co.uk

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Customers find the book readable from start to finish, with one noting it's a significant yet sympathetic account of mental health challenges. The story receives positive feedback for its honest portrayal, and customers appreciate its humor, with one describing it as a consistently entertaining 'Clara' series.

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Customers find the book readable from start to finish, describing it as a fantastic and quick read.

"...A brilliantly written book and a fantastic tribute to an illness that is often overlooked or carries a lot of stigmas...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the easy readability of this story and connection I felt with the main character Sadie...." Read more

"...first person pieces about anxiety, this was the most powerful piece of writing on the subject that I've come across and I felt it had so much..." Read more

"...This book is a quick “beach read” but has an important message, that anyone can be impacted by mental health issues." Read more

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Customers find the book enlightening, describing it as a meaningful and life-affirming read that touches on many emotions and is very relatable.

"...A brilliantly written book and a fantastic tribute to an illness that is often overlooked or carries a lot of stigmas...." Read more

"...how it affects her and the portrayal of her attacks and feelings are extremely relatable...." Read more

"...Whilst there was an aspirational element to the main characters Shirley/Sadie and Aldo, they were also vulnerable and very likeable...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer noting it's a superb first-person narrative that's easy to follow, while another appreciates how it avoids unnecessary symptomatic detail.

"...It was easy to get straight in on the story and know exactly what was going on and who everyone was...." Read more

"...delivered through the story line, which in the context of very believable fiction were so useful...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning how it consistently entertains throughout the Clara series.

"...encountered and thoroughly enjoyed Lacey's work in the excellent, lively and consistently entertaining 'Clara' series, I was intrigued to learn that..." Read more

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2019
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    Wow, I had no expectations from this book. I kept seeing the author promoting it on Twitter last year and then I was lucky enough to grab it when it was free. So I thought I’d give it a go as it looked different to what I usually read. I expected it to be just an Ok, gap-filler book. I wasn’t expecting it to really hit home, have me gripped and crying alongside Sadie!
    The style of the book had a clear and effortless feel to its writing. It was easy to get straight in on the story and know exactly what was going on and who everyone was.
    Sadie is going through a rough time, she’s lost her man, her job and now her best friend is moving out. These may not seem like the biggest tragedies in the world, and there certainly are worse, but she feels completely alone. And sometimes it’s the small stuff that can make you spiral. One thing after another hits her, and you can see her withdrawing into herself. A once bubbly girl is gripped by fear loneliness and desolation.
    The way the author describes the gradual fall into the pit of despair was spot on. You could really empathise with Sadie and knew precisely how she was feeling, especially if you’ve been there. I was on medication for two years, and the main side effect was a feeling of depression. I’m a very bubbly person, but all of a sudden I found myself questioning ‘what is the point to life?’ I would cry for no reason, I would feel alone and like Sadie just wanted to hide in bed forever! I had the luxury of reminding myself that it was only the tablets. This wasn’t really me. I had to take them again recently, and I could feel the grip of despair enveloping me that I decided the pain I am in is better than that any day! To think that people go through this and they don’t have a cause for it is truly devastating for them. I wouldn’t wish how I felt or what Sadie was going through on my worst enemy.
    I know this is a fictional story and not a self-help book, but it made me realise that what I felt was really depression and anxiety. It helped me to understand that what I was feeling wasn’t unique to me. I never looked up depression when I was on the tablets as I didn’t want to go on more medication to counteract the depression. I did seek counselling which helped me immensely, and I wish I’d known that there were help groups out there that I could have gone along to.
    I think this book is a great read for someone who may be going through something similar. It may help with the few little mantras that are mentioned, and other small bits of advice given, but it certainly isn’t a self-help book.
    I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t a note from the author at the end of the book describing why she chose to write this story but hay ho. I’m not sure I will read the follow-on stories. I think for me, this was a perfect read; it made me stop and think. It put a lot of things into perspective, and I wouldn’t want to ruin that with the follow-ons.
    A brilliantly written book and a fantastic tribute to an illness that is often overlooked or carries a lot of stigmas. I think the author did the cause justice.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2019
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    I really enjoyed the easy readability of this story and connection I felt with the main character Sadie. The first half of the book really portrays through Sadie’s description the feelings of denial and hopelessness which can come with learning you have anxiety. The various aspects of her life which led her to this allow us to see directly how it affects her and the portrayal of her attacks and feelings are extremely relatable. In the second half of the story, I found that the positive ending which is definitely satisfying might leave some feeling frustrated. It gives an impression that anxiety is something very specific brought about by a set of circumstances and then easily sorted. There’s no feeling of the time involved to reach this upturn for Sadie. I suppose for me with the great introduction from the author we then feel the story is meant to be an accurate account rather than a fictional account, where suspending disbelief can be made. All in all though a very enjoyable read.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2017
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    Having read so many articles and first person pieces about anxiety, this was the most powerful piece of writing on the subject that I've come across and I felt it had so much potential to help others. It is a subject you hear a lot about remains hard to understand. I was very guilty of being blasé and dismissive of other's complaints up until the point where it struck me just after the birth of my second child. I found myself awake on the dot of 5am with a racing heart and feeling sick to my stomach (the baby was fast asleep). Whenever I mentioned this to people around me the reaction was weird. Everyone just said all mums feel like it, other mums complained to be madder (haha!), someone even very directly told me to pull myself together. Even now when I tell people how I felt back then it's utterly dismissed. That's why reading this was so cathartic I think. I first came across Lacey London on Twitter where she is very prolific, tweeting about reading and writing - lots of feel good posts that always make me smile. That's why I first started to read books in her Clara Andrews series. I love them. For me they are pure escapism and each one I've read so far has left me feeling a bit bereft on finishing because the reading experience for me is always so pleasant. This series is however much lighter in content and theme so I did wonder about this one. Interestingly I found that the effect on me was very similar (I loved the characters - apart from the right bitches in it) and there was a similar amount of escapism, but the the tough element of the subject matter was dealt with incredibly skilfully in my view. Whilst there was an aspirational element to the main characters Shirley/Sadie and Aldo, they were also vulnerable and very likeable. Throughout the book there were amazing bits of advice delivered through the story line, which in the context of very believable fiction were so useful. (I particularly liked and noted the line about depression being about the past, anxiety the future which is why we should live in the moment). All in all, I'm so glad to have read this book. The only complaint I have about Lacey's work is that they are so compelling I can't leave them alone as such they finish too quickly. This author now goes on my to read list of anything they write.
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  • Julie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Anxiety Girl
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 February 2018
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    This novel is a great depiction into anxiety and depression, and shows us that there is light at the end of that tunnel. It takes a bit to really get into this novel, but once you have gotten used to the honest and frank writing style, it is easy to enjoy.
    The protagonist is inspiring, she is honest, a reliable character and she is real. She could be you or me, which really draws you in to the books world.
    If I had one bone of contention against this novel, it is that everything ended up too neat at the end, 'Shirley' ended up having the perfect life, with everything going on the right track for her. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, considering the context and line of the story, it shows that overcoming your demons is a step in the direction to get your life on-track, but it does leave the reader a little dis-satisfied.
    A great read, short, honest and sweet.
  • Lynn Lawler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story about a woman battling with anxiety.
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2019
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    This book is about a woman, Sadie Valentine, struggling with anxiety and depression. She loves to play at nightclubs and tease people. She is a painter who loves dark tones. She has trouble being by herself with her thoughts. She is constantly looking for ways to please her mother when all along she knows it is futile.

    She gets overemotional over things that she has no control over and she dwells in the past a little too much, but that is her character. Her anxiety gets in the way of her doing things and she is never spontaneous. During panic attacks, she isolates herself and shoos away her friends. At the same time, she clings to people because she is afraid of being alone. At times she feels as though she were on a pedestal sitting in front of the entire world who is judging her for anything she can think of.

    During the story, Sadie gains some strength and does some things that she never had the nerve to do before. This part of the story really touched my heart. With her newfound confidence, she soon sees positive changes happening. It is a beautiful process watching her grow.

    A few secondary characters need to be mentioned. Aldo is Sadie's best friend. He is a hairstylist and is very flamboyant. I really liked this character and love his energy. He offers her great support. He has a great heart and really cares about her. I loved the dynamics of their relationship. At times it was cat and mouse, but all in all, it was one that most people would be excited to have in their life.

    Piper is a friend of Sadie's. I found her to be rude and in your face. I didn't like this at all and was wondering why Sadie would choose someone like her as a friend, given that she is so sensitive. In the book Piper says offensive things and then back peddles. This woman offers zero support for Sadie. Her lack of compassion was maddening.

    The book is a serious read but full of heart. I really got to see Sadie deal with her anxiety on a daily basis. The story moves along at a moderate pace and kept my interest the entire time. As I read I felt more compassion for Sadie. I am recommending the story to everyone.
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    Lynn Lawler
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Very good story about a woman battling with anxiety.

    Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2019
    This book is about a woman, Sadie Valentine, struggling with anxiety and depression. She loves to play at nightclubs and tease people. She is a painter who loves dark tones. She has trouble being by herself with her thoughts. She is constantly looking for ways to please her mother when all along she knows it is futile.

    She gets overemotional over things that she has no control over and she dwells in the past a little too much, but that is her character. Her anxiety gets in the way of her doing things and she is never spontaneous. During panic attacks, she isolates herself and shoos away her friends. At the same time, she clings to people because she is afraid of being alone. At times she feels as though she were on a pedestal sitting in front of the entire world who is judging her for anything she can think of.

    During the story, Sadie gains some strength and does some things that she never had the nerve to do before. This part of the story really touched my heart. With her newfound confidence, she soon sees positive changes happening. It is a beautiful process watching her grow.

    A few secondary characters need to be mentioned. Aldo is Sadie's best friend. He is a hairstylist and is very flamboyant. I really liked this character and love his energy. He offers her great support. He has a great heart and really cares about her. I loved the dynamics of their relationship. At times it was cat and mouse, but all in all, it was one that most people would be excited to have in their life.

    Piper is a friend of Sadie's. I found her to be rude and in your face. I didn't like this at all and was wondering why Sadie would choose someone like her as a friend, given that she is so sensitive. In the book Piper says offensive things and then back peddles. This woman offers zero support for Sadie. Her lack of compassion was maddening.

    The book is a serious read but full of heart. I really got to see Sadie deal with her anxiety on a daily basis. The story moves along at a moderate pace and kept my interest the entire time. As I read I felt more compassion for Sadie. I am recommending the story to everyone.
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  • Storm Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars With support and compassion, anxiety can be overcome.
    Reviewed in Canada on 24 March 2017
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    I couldn't put this book down. As an anxiety sufferer, I kept thinking "Yes, I feel that too". I hope that people who don't have anxiety will gain insight and compassion for others through this book. Understanding and support is so crucial.
  • Tamera
    4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 February 2018
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    This is an amazing read for anybody struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or any mental health challenges. I absolutely love the way Lacey London has included snipets of very valid information into this novel, helping to give vivid explainations of what Sadie was going through. There were many points where I almost felt like this story was written speciffically for me, and in a way, it was. I have been struggling with depression for the majority of my life, and as emotional as this book was, I honestly feel that hit has helped me to have a different perspective on life. A brilliant read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you join Sadie on her difficult journey. Can't wait to dive in to the sequel! Phenominal!
  • Leigh Holland
    4.0 out of 5 stars You're Not Alone...
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2017
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Anxiety Girl by Lacey London, 333 pages, SSO Publishing, March 23rd 2017, Genre: Literature & Fiction/Social and Family Issues. Warning: Contains Spoilers.

    Review by Leigh Holland.

        “I don’t need help. I don’t have depression, anxiety, or any of the other scary words Aldo was spouting last night. I just need to have a positive mental attitude, that’s all.”
        Sadie Valentine had a life many would be envious of. Her mother won the lottery in her youth and she’s always been financially secure. She’s never had to worry about how she’d pay for the basics of life. Her mother even bought Sadie a lavish, large, upscale apartment. Attractive, young, healthy, and stylish, Sadie Valentine should be on top of the world. Right?
        Changes happen faster than Sadie can wrap her head around them. Her fiance breaks off the relationship and tosses her out. Her artwork’s venue ends their business arrangement, cutting off her personal source of income, and she’s unable to find a new one. Her relationship with her mother is distant; her mother’s idea of warmth is to fly herself to Cancun and improve her tan. Unable to figure out what went wrong in her break-up with Spencer, Sadie goes on drinking binges and serial dates. Nothing seems to lift her mood. After further negative events, Sadie begins suffering from anxiety attacks.
        I found Sadie likable. I became frustrated with her inability to see that her girlfriends weren’t worth her time and weren’t really her friends. Those three vipers deserve each other. My favorite character was Aldo. A true, loyal, concerned friend, Aldo had heart. I enjoyed traveling along Sadie’s journey with her and seeing her personal transformation.
    London does an excellent job of describing what those with anxiety suffer. I was impressed by how accurate the descriptions were. Sadie begins her journey with mythical thinking about anxiety and looking at mental illness as a personal deficit of her own character. She doesn’t want medication as she believes this will make it real. Sadie doesn’t want to believe what’s happening to her is real. She tries to be “strong” by keeping her feelings bottled up and her condition hidden. Along the way, Sadie learns that reacting this way only makes her suffering worse.
    I enjoyed reading Anxiety Girl. Its core message is that if you’re suffering from anxiety or depression, seek help for what you’re going through, because you’re not alone in this struggle. There’s hope and there’s help. Seeking help doesn’t mean you’re weak-it means you’re stronger than you know. That’s a message I can certainly get behind.

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