Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks

Synopsis

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 happensa detailed five-step strategy for controlling the moment of panichow to master specific problem solving skills, breathing exercises, and focused thinking during anxiety provoking timeseleven ways to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxietytechniques to master the two most common distresses: fear of flying and social anxietythe most comprehensive evaluation of all medications currently recommended for anxiety disordersthe eight attitudes that promote recovery from anxiety disordershow to establish reachable goals and gradually increase your involvement and enjoyment in lifeMore 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.

Copyright:

2009

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

434 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780061925764

Related ISBNs:

9780061582448

Publisher:

HarperCollins

Date of Addition:

11/08/24

Copyrighted By:

REID WILSON, PH.D.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Self-Help

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.