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The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Anxious and What You Can Do to Change It
Anxiety disorders-grouped into three main categories: panic, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety-are among the most common and pervasive mental health complaints. From the subtlest effect of sweaty palms during a work presentation to the more severe symptom of reclusion, anxiety casts a wide net.
Medication, once considered the treatment of choice, is losing favor as mo...more
Medication, once considered the treatment of choice, is losing favor as mo...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
August 17th 2008
by W. W. Norton & Company
(first published June 30th 2008)
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Book that has concrete strategies and behaviors to help you deal with anxiety. Each item is presented with an explanation in a straightforward way. Common objections, criticisms, and pitfalls are presented with support for the author's methods. She doesn't dumb it down or try to make you feel bad about yourself. I never actually finished the book. I got enough out of it to help my anxiety issues. I'm not saying that I'm NEVER anxious, but it helped me to feel more in control of what was happenin...more
Apr 19, 2013
Petja
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E, поне се научих, че страхът от паниката е само едно чувство и като такова то не е истинско :) Дишаш с корема, насочваш вниманието си към други неща и се опитваш да си отговориш на серия от въпроси, които те довеждат до абсурден спомен, който никога не си подозирал, че може да е от значение за превръщането ти в човек с фобии. Като човек с богат опит в паническия страх, нямаше как да не ме подмами тази книга, изложена на примамливо място в библиотеката, пък и съвсем чиста и нечетена - отбелязвам...more
Extremely interesting read on what makes the brain anxious, how medication comes in to play, and finally (the bulk of the book) behavior modification strategies.
I would recommend this book to almost anyone, as I think it explains so much when one is anxious, even if you don't consider yourself to be suffering from "anxiety." There is a lot of information for those who suffer from panic attacks, which is appropriate, but for those who do not, it's fairly easy to skip those sections.
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I would recommend this book to almost anyone, as I think it explains so much when one is anxious, even if you don't consider yourself to be suffering from "anxiety." There is a lot of information for those who suffer from panic attacks, which is appropriate, but for those who do not, it's fairly easy to skip those sections.
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Great book not only for myself but to use in therapy with clients. I have taken a lot of suggestions out of this book and used them to give clients homework assignments and practice different techniques in sessions. It has proved to be very helpful both in my personal and professional life!
May 29, 2012
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This book tells readers not only how to prevent, but also how to control anxiety when it occurs.
1 mindlessness with shifting attention sounds like a great approach to let your body control your mind
1 mindlessness with shifting attention sounds like a great approach to let your body control your mind
Excellent book on coping with and reducing anxiety. I liked especially the chapter on Technique 9: Control Too Much Activity.
Excellent reading for the anxiety-prone, it offers ideas to understand, cope with and overcome anxiety. Very helpful.
it's actually really good and has some practical techniques.
have to skip pass all the boring (but maybe useful) brain biology things.
if i can, i will buy a copy of this book.
have to skip pass all the boring (but maybe useful) brain biology things.
if i can, i will buy a copy of this book.
This book was fantastic!! The author discusses more effective ways to manage anxiety without the use of medications. She acknowledges that medications can be useful for a short time but that they should not be the primary treatment method. This really aligns with my personal beliefs about medications. Specifically, she focuses on breathing techniques and self-talk methods. If you have anxiety issues, I definitely recommend this book!
Good book with clear, practical strategies for people dealing with anxiety.
It touches on the roles of medication and also psychotherapy.
This book is applicable to children and adults.
It touches on the roles of medication and also psychotherapy.
This book is applicable to children and adults.
A lot of interesting tips for dealing with anxiety. Plus, a lot of explanation about how the brain works and why people are anxious. A lot I had read/heard other places, some new techniques. One specifically I taught my 5-yr old is to replace anxious thoughts with loud singing. She has found it is helpful for her. Not a book you need to read cover to cover to appreciate.
One of the best books on the subject I've seen published in a while.
haven't read yet, but who hasn't suffered from bouts of anxiety?
It is what it is..."so worry well and only once."
This book was VERY helpful! :)
recommended by Josh
Great book!
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