Books by Dr. Refai

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, the psychiatrist who medically reviews Shrinkopedia, has written books on anxiety, overthinking, and panic for a general audience. They cover the same ground Shrinkopedia does, how the mind works and why it gets stuck, in the longer, more personal form a book allows. They're published by shrinkMD Publishing, the same publisher as Shrinkopedia.

We mention them here because they're on-topic books by the site's medical reviewer, not as advertising. Shrinkopedia doesn't earn anything from a sale.

Your Mind Is Full of Sh*t

A plain-language guide to overthinking and anxiety: why the mind produces so much noise, why some of that noise feels so convincing, and how to relate to it differently instead of being run by it. It's written for anyone whose thoughts move faster than they'd like. A companion workbook turns the ideas into structured exercises you can work through at your own pace.

The Havoc in Your Head

A book about anxiety, overthinking, and panic, and what it's actually like to live with a mind that won't settle. It explains what's happening underneath those experiences and what genuinely helps, in the same plain, non-clinical voice.

The companion workbook

The workbook for "Your Mind Is Full of Sh*t" turns the ideas into structured exercises. It works through the same overthinking, anxiety, and rumination cluster at your own pace, on the page rather than in your head.

Where to find the books

Dr. Refai's books, and the companion workbook, are listed at shariqrefai.com/books. That page has the latest on each one, including availability and where to buy it.

A note on care

A book can help you understand what you're dealing with. It isn't treatment, and it isn't a substitute for care from a clinician. If you're struggling, the conditions and treatments sections of Shrinkopedia explain the options, and a clinician can help you find the right one. If you're in crisis, please see the crisis and safety resources.