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Unique among books in this field, "Maser Your Panic and Take Back Your Life!" features both cognitive-behavioral steps for change and a thorough discussion of the key emotional issues underlying panic. Dr. Beckfield's provides step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions and numerous case examples. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars In case of panic, grab this book and follow instructions!, April 20 2004

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Cricket in the Corner (Virtual North Woods) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master Your Panic (Paperback)

If you're in the middle of a panic attack, you don't want to have to wade through a lot of psych theory to explore the underlying causes of your fears and vulnerabilities. You want fast relief. The beauty of this book is, you can use it like a first aid manual to get a grip immediately. Later, when you're calmer, you can go back and work through its very practical exercises to help you better understand the nature of your attacks and what you can do next time to halt them.

Forget standard psychobabble; Beckfield uses her in-depth understanding of important emotional themes underlying panic to help you figure out your own, unique sensitivities. You're encouraged to look at aspects like genetics, personality traits, and early experiences that may have lowered your anxiety threshold, as well as touchy issues like loss and anger that feed into panic attacks. Eye-opening quizzes and exercises are a big help here -- you'll learn a lot about your feelings and thought patterns that cause physical reactions like shaking, palpitations, dizziness, chills, nausea, chest pain, and that horrible sensation of losing control or "going crazy." Using simple techniques like the controlled breathing exercise to help you chill out quickly during anxious times, you'll realize the scary sensations not only do pass; in time, you can make them disappear completely.

Beckfield advocates keeping a journal to note panic episodes, record your feelings at the time, and also chart positive actions and successes. It really personalizes this conscious, ongoing process of creating your own "comfort zone." The book also includes an up-to-date discussion of the latest medications used to control panic attacks, as well as a section on mindful meditation. Even if you don't suffer from full-blown panic attacks, but have near-panic episodes, anxiety in specific situations, or chronic low-level anxiety, you'll find useful ways of taking charge and staying calm.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book about Panic I've read!, Mar 19 2003

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This review is from: Master Your Panic and Take Back Your Life!: Twelve Treatment Sessions to Overcome High Anxiety (Paperback)

I've read darn near every book there is on panic and anxiety. This is by far the best book I've read on the subject. The author discusses the possible reasons behind having panic attacks, and I'm a poster child for most of them! To some, knowing the "whys" isn't as important as knowing how to stop them, but to some people like me, knowing why validates it and makes me realize that there are outside forces involved. Definitely worth checking out and following.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved me and empowered me - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT., Oct 25 2001

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Shelly A. Raber "ShelBelle" (CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Your Panic and Take Back Your Life!: Twelve Treatment Sessions to Overcome High Anxiety (Paperback)

After being diagnosed with Panic Disorder and informing my psychotherapist that I DID NOT want medicine to deal with it, I set out to educate myself as much as I could. There are many books out there on the subject and I looked at so many that were filled with hard-to-understand language and information about the different medications used to treat Panic Disorder. Luckily, I happened upon this book! From the moment I began reading it, I knew I could deal with the anxiety attacks on my own. It offers valuable and simple techniques for both getting rid of the anxiety when it chooses to set in and for overcoming the agoraphobia that often accompanies panic disorder. Before I had this book, I was afraid to leave my house for fear I would die somewhere out in the street or in my car. While reading this book, I was empowered with techniques to live more confidently and not be so afraid of the uncomfortable feelings of anxiety. I am happy to say that I rarely, if ever, get panic attacks anymore and I credit this book 100% with helping me to overcome them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book Works!
The techniques in the book help me overcome panic attacks that had become overwhelming and kept me from doing many of the things I most enjoyed. Read more

Published on Sep 9 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!
I have never reviewed nor written to anyone about a book but this one spoke in such down to earth terms and put perspective on the perceived notion a lot of us get that,... Read more

Published on Aug 28 2000