Beat Panic & Anxiety: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Tackling Anxiety Disorders

by John Illman

Everyone is affected by feelings of anxiety and panic at some time, and learning how to cope with stressful situations is the key to maintaining control over our lives. By explaining brain functions on a chemical level, this practical handbook provides guidance on overcoming specific phobias, as well as coping with and tackling general anxiety issues. Separate sections on signs and symptoms, cognitive behavior therapy, and resources make it easy to individualize formal treatment and lifestyle changes. Case studies of real people overcoming their disorders, tips for managing anxiety in everyday situations, interactive exercises, and self-assessment questionnaires aid understanding and diagnosis of the many faces of anxiety.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Rumsha Siddiqui · Rating 4 out of 5]

A handy guide to dealing with anxiety and panic disorders.

[Lisa Bennett · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a shit book! It started off interesting, but imagine reading a book about how to fix your car, it tells you what's wrong with it, but it won't tell you how to fix it, it just says 'go on a course in mechanics'. That's what this book is like. It tells you what's wrong with you, but tells you to go on a CBT course to fix it, it doesn't tell you how to fix it yourself. Very frustrating, what a waste of time!

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Surprisingly little information.