No Time to Panic

“No Time to Panic is a necessary book.  Brave, reassuring, and practical, Matt Gutman candidly shares his own journey of empowerment and healing which will be a balm for anyone who has ever suffered panic attacks and who longs to be released from their grip.”
—Dr. Nicole LePera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work

“A gripping account of a descent into personal bedlam, this vividly written book also provides a fascinating history of a malady that has long plagued humankind. Extensively researched and rich in illuminating anecdotes, No Time to Panic may provide no magic cure but inspires with its depiction of courage and profound healing.”
—Gabor Maté, M.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

“This is a brisk and gripping read from a courageous author. As somebody who has also suffered from public panic attacks, I found this book both triggering and deeply reassuring. If you’re suffering from panic, you’re not alone, and you’re never out of options. Matt takes you into his mind and then into an intriguing world of potential fixes.”
—Dan Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10% Happier

“Deeply personal and infinitely readable, No Time to Panic both reassures the reader that they are not alone when it comes to anxiety and panic, and offers hope.”
—Judson Brewer, MD PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety

“Revelatory…  This is a moving, insightful, funny, and scientifically spot-on manifesto for destigmatizing a tragically common psychiatric disorder.”
—Robert Sapolsky, New York Times bestselling author of Behave

“No Time to Panic is one of those rare books that seamlessly weaves page-turning personal experiences with scientific discoveries in ways that entertain, educate, and enlighten. Matt Gutman writes about his personal quest to vanquish anxiety with the flair of a poet, the rigor of a scientist, and the curiosity of a swashbuckling investigative journalist. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. A tour de force, No Time to Panic is narrative nonfiction writing at its very best—I’m recommending it to everyone.”
—Ethan Kross, bestselling author of Chatter

“Heavily researched and expertly reported, Gutman’s memoir is both a poignant personal road map of self-discovery as well as a journey through the history and science of anxiety.”
—Shondaland

“Enlightening… Gutman’s up-close dispatches from his ‘circuitous road toward healing’ are self-aware, sharp, and vulnerable. Anxiety sufferers should take note.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Insightful… Both warm and candid, this book is sure to offer helpful doses of hope, humor, and wisdom.”
—Kirkus Reviews