Mindfire
Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething
Published on 3. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
979-8-88845-958-4 (ISBN)
Description
When your mind is on fire, how do you extinguish the flame?
Here's one thing college doesn't teach you: Adulting is hard. Studies show that millennials and Gen Z-ers are two of the most anxious generations in history-approximately 50 percent of adults ages eighteen to twenty-four suffer from anxiety. Mindfire takes readers along on the emotional journey that is growing up, and offers insight on the anxiety that comes with it.
Written by twenty-two-year-old journalist and influencer Carrie Berk, this book is a raw and vulnerable exploration into the parts of being in your twenties that aren't always pretty. Berk, who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD at eighteen, shares intimate diary entries that unveil what it's like learning to cope in her adulting era. What do you do when panic strikes unexpectedly? Or when you're plagued with intrusive thoughts on vacation? How about when you lose someone for the first time? Anxiety can make you question your core beliefs and leave you more confused than ever. Berk shows how there is hope, happiness, and strength to be found in forging your path forward.
Mindfire is a road map for anyone who has ever struggled with mental health-and felt alone. Packed with real-life therapy definitions and self-care suggestions, Mindfire shows how you can level up and learn to love yourself-anxiety and all.
Here's one thing college doesn't teach you: Adulting is hard. Studies show that millennials and Gen Z-ers are two of the most anxious generations in history-approximately 50 percent of adults ages eighteen to twenty-four suffer from anxiety. Mindfire takes readers along on the emotional journey that is growing up, and offers insight on the anxiety that comes with it.
Written by twenty-two-year-old journalist and influencer Carrie Berk, this book is a raw and vulnerable exploration into the parts of being in your twenties that aren't always pretty. Berk, who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD at eighteen, shares intimate diary entries that unveil what it's like learning to cope in her adulting era. What do you do when panic strikes unexpectedly? Or when you're plagued with intrusive thoughts on vacation? How about when you lose someone for the first time? Anxiety can make you question your core beliefs and leave you more confused than ever. Berk shows how there is hope, happiness, and strength to be found in forging your path forward.
Mindfire is a road map for anyone who has ever struggled with mental health-and felt alone. Packed with real-life therapy definitions and self-care suggestions, Mindfire shows how you can level up and learn to love yourself-anxiety and all.
Reviews / Votes
"A revealing and generationally focused remembrance." -- Kirkus Reviews "Mindfire perfectly sums up and dives into accounts of navigating your twenties-which has its highs and lows-and adds the layer of mental health. By having these discussions, we not only normalize the conversation, but foster connection and healing. The rawness and transparency makes this book an invitation to acceptance and openness." -- Charity Lawson, <I>The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars</I> "This book is so important to so many. We need to realize anxiety and OCD are not just words, but real, debilitating medical issues that so many people experience." -- Howie Mandel, comedian and OCD advocate "I was so impressed to hear Carrie wrote a book detailing her mental health journey. Mental health struggles can feel overwhelming and scary to talk about, so I applaud Carrie's vulnerability and fearlessness." -- Laura Marano, actress and star of Disney's <I>Austin and Ally</I> "As a parent of a teenager, I applaud Carrie's bravery in sharing her mental health struggles. Our youth need to know that they're not alone and it's OK to ask for help. Thank you for being a bright light for mental wellness, Carrie." -- Meaghan B. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of <I>Woman's Day</I>, author of <I>Your Fully Charged Life</I> "It's so exciting to have young people, like Carrie, starting more of these conversations surrounding mental health. She's keeping it real in a digital age where we so often forget that others are sharing similar struggles." -- Kylie Cantrall, actress and star of Disney's <I>Descendants: The Rise of Red</I> "I've overcome many mental health battles myself, and Carrie's deep dive into the struggles of the mind makes me feel seen. I'm not alone-and neither are you." -- Ruby McAuliffe, Associate Commerce Fashion Editor at <I>InStyle</I> "Mental health now more than ever needs advocates who have firsthand experience. Social media guru Carrie Berk knows firsthand how difficult the hurdles of mental health in a society centered around internet presence can be. Growing up in the vortex of an ever-changing frontier from COVID to political unrest and more, Berk speaks from experience and continues to be an avid advocate for all young adults." -- Julia Remillard, writer for <I>Daily Mail</I> "As we grow up, oftentimes, we forget to put ourselves first and check in with how we are feeling. Carrie does such a great job at balancing work with moments of joy. Her book helped me learn more about how to stay healthy mentally." -- Katie Feeney, TikTok and YouTube Star with 7.6M followers "I believe mental health and wellness are so important for young adults. Carrie Berk is a wonderful advocate for helping young adults learn how to regulate their feelings and behaviors." -- Kristin McGee, former Peloton yoga instructorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88845-958-4 (9798888459584)
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Person
Carrie Berk is an NYC-based journalist, content creator, and bestselling author. Her most recent book, My Real-Life Rom-Com, was a Barnes & Noble bestseller and peaked at #1 in the Dating & Intimacy category on Amazon. Berk freelances for several publications, including New York Post, Page Six, HuffPost, Women's Health, and Newsweek.
Berk is a bestselling children's book author with twenty-one books to her credit. She penned her first book, Peace, Love and Cupcakes, in 2012. The Cupcake Club series went on to publish twelve books (selling over 300,000 copies worldwide), and became an award-winning Off-Broadway show and featured selection in 2017's New York Musical Festival. Her second series, Fashion Academy, stems from her passion for fashion. The six-book series also became an Off-Broadway production at Vital Theatre and is currently licensed worldwide by Concord Music Publishing. She also published a three-book series, Ask Emma.
She is a verified content creator with 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 880,000 on Instagram, with a combined engagement of more than 100 million. You can follow her @carrieberkk.
Berk is a bestselling children's book author with twenty-one books to her credit. She penned her first book, Peace, Love and Cupcakes, in 2012. The Cupcake Club series went on to publish twelve books (selling over 300,000 copies worldwide), and became an award-winning Off-Broadway show and featured selection in 2017's New York Musical Festival. Her second series, Fashion Academy, stems from her passion for fashion. The six-book series also became an Off-Broadway production at Vital Theatre and is currently licensed worldwide by Concord Music Publishing. She also published a three-book series, Ask Emma.
She is a verified content creator with 3.8 million followers on TikTok and 880,000 on Instagram, with a combined engagement of more than 100 million. You can follow her @carrieberkk.