Wanna hear a SECRET?
My Secret Affair with Anxiety takes you on a journey through author Antonnette Thompson’s life as an anxiety disorder sufferer. Through a combination of practical advice, personal experiences, and professional expertise, Antonnette provides valuable insights for those seeking to improve their mental health and overcoming anxiety.
Dear Anxiety,
I'm breaking up with you...
For years, I’ve been tangled in a toxic love affair with anxiety—whispering doubts in my ear, keeping me up at night, making me second-guess every step. It was an all-consuming relationship I didn’t know how to leave. But I’ve finally decided: it’s over.
This book is my breakup letter—a journey to reclaiming my confidence, my peace, and my power. Because the truth is, we all deserve to show up as our full selves—boldly, unapologetically, and without the weight of anxiety holding us back.
If you’ve been caught in this same exhausting cycle, it’s time to gather the tools to break free. Let’s end the affair and step into a life where we can breathe, create, and thrive—without fear as our plus one.
MEET
PROFESSOR
ANNIE
Professor Antonnette Thompson is a Jamaican-born registered nurse currently residing in Pennsylvania. She has earned multiple bachelor's degrees from Drexel University and LaSalle University. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing. With over 30 years’ experience in healthcare, having been a Neonatal ICU nurse for approximately two decades, prior to which she was a Radiologic Technologist. She also functions in the role of Clinical nursing professor at two area universities. She spends a great deal of time mentoring young people in and around Philadelphia, where she has encountered a tremendous amount of youth suffering from debilitating anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Professor Annie has since dedicated her time to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health disorders. Having personally suffered from anxiety disorder herself, she is compelled to tell her story and to offer hope to others suffering in silence. When she is not writing or mentoring, Ms. Thompson enjoys taking long walks.
