A leading international expert in panic and anxiety disorders, psychologist R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D., offers a straightforward, and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears.
Don’t Panic has established itself as the definitive book on learning how to overcome panic and anxiety. This revised and expanded third edition offers readers 50 pages of new material supported by the latest research in anxiety treatment. Updated topics include the use of medication, physical causes of panic-like symptoms, and panic associated with major health problems such as heart and lung disorders, as well as depression.
With insight and compassion, Dr. Wilson shows you:
- how a panic attack happens
a detailed five-step strategy for controlling the moment of panic
how to master specific problem solving skills, breathing exercises, and focused thinking during anxiety provoking times
eleven ways to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxiety
techniques to master the two most common distresses: fear of flying and social anxiety
the most comprehensive evaluation of all medications currently recommended for anxiety disorders
the eight attitudes that promote recovery from anxiety disorders
how to establish reachable goals and gradually increase your involvement and enjoyment in life
More than 19 million Americans suffer from anxiety. It is one of the most treatable disorders, but only about one-third of sufferers ever receive treatment. Don’t Panic offers helpful information and strategies for those struggling to cope.
Author: Reid Wilson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 01/27/2009
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780061582448
Language: English
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