Anxiety is a major mental health problem in the U.S., seriously affecting approximately 10 to 15 percent of the adult population. Completely updated, this new edition of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook presents step-by-step guidelines, questionnaires, and exercises to help sufferers learn skills and make lifestyle changes to help them get relief from the most distressing symptoms. Expanded coverage of traditional and new medications, plus supplements and herbs such as kava, St. John's wort, and SAM-e, and an updated list of resources and Web sites make this a major tool in anxiety recovery. Widely recommended by therapists, this book, in a new edition, reflects all the latest developments in the field of anxiety treatment.
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Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related problems for two decades.
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By Lady Ash
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book (for my best friend, who was having panic attacks) I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety. I had been professionally diagnosed, was in therapy, and was on medication; this had helped markedly, but I was still moderately to severely depressed and/or anxious every day. This book helped me get better in a surprisingly short period of time because it is specific, explanatory, and practical. Rather than relying only on one technique (like _Feel Good_'s cognitive therapy approach), it has chapters on nutrition, exercise, visualization, cognitive therapy, mistaken beliefs, emotional needs, spiritual angst, and medication. A diagnostic questionaire in the first chapter helps you to determine which chapters will help you the most.
I especially liked the fact that the book was interactive AND specific. When you're depressed, it can be hard to respond to open-ended prompts like "describe some situations that make you anxious". The prompts in this book are usually "check all that apply", True-False, "rate from 1-5" etc, which is easier to do even if part of you is resistant. Also -- every chapter ended with a checklist of, well, homework. Many books on depression and anxiety left me *knowing* more (or thinking I did) but not changing anything -- just wishing things would change! This book helped me to assume responsibility for my own role in recovering, and gave me the tools (in simple steps!) to do it.
I have given this book to at least five other people suffering from panic attacks, perfectionism, social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder, and they ALL, also, found it extremely helpful.
The book may not help everyone, but it acknowledges this -- occasionally it points readers in other possible directions (bibliographies at the end of each chapter encourage readers to learn more about anger, co-dependence, depression, etc, if indicated). Definitely a good place to start for anyone with anxiety difficulties of any kind. Also, don't rule it out if you have depression -- your depression might be (like mine) the inevitable result of too much anxiety.
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By nathan lane
Format:Paperback
I have struggled with anxiety for seven years. Often, I have found myself asking, Why me? My days were filled with bewilderment and confusion about what caused my condition as well as how to best go about treating it. I felt weak and confused and desperately wanted to avoid simply relying on medication as a quick way out. This book was my torch of hope in my utter darkness of despair. Dr. Bourne teaches you that it is not critical to know why you are experiencing what you are experiencing but more importantly teaches you how to deal with it. You are given numerous strategies for a long and lasting recovery. When you are on the anxiety/panic attack merry-go-round you think that no one and nothing can help you but this book can. It is a workbook and you will have to work at your recovery but anything worth having does require some work and who can possibly put a price on peace of mind. You will relate to this book and use it for the rest of your life! It is a must read and contains everything that you will need for a lasting recovery.
By Sydneymother
Format:Paperback
I found this workbook to be very helpful to me in dealing with my anxious son. The book had very good exercises to go through to determine the nature of his anxieties and how we could work through them together. I was able to try several approaches and this seemed to ease his anxieties. I will keep the book for future use, as he will be a teenager in a few years and may go through this again. Very helpful resource for me.
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GREAT BOOK...saved my life
Its the best book ever...it helped me to become myself again
Published on April 16 2004 by Gretchen Woody
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Mild diversion, but no more. An alternative recommendation.
I have suffered from panic attacks for 15 years. I read and utilized this workbook over five years ago. It was a temporary diversion, but not much help above that. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by B. Alstrom
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Too generalized to be of much help
This book deals primarily with generalized anxiety and panic disorders, so those with more specific disorders (PTSD, social anxiety, OCD.. Read more
Published on April 8 2004
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Best book on anxiety I've read
Dr. Bourne's workbook is full of wonderful and useful information. Everything from negative self talk to nutrition and exercise, this workbook discusses how and why many suffer... Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Nicole L. Brant
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Bravo
I discovered the book Don't Panic by Reid Wilson in a group therapy and that lead me to Dr Claire Weekes's book called Peace from Nervous Suffering. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004
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Easy, Practical, Helpful
This book answers all the questions you and your loved ones may have about the leading anxiety disorders. Practical advice that makes sense. Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003
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Fear
This book is fabulous. Goes through the different aspects of fear and panic as well as self esteem and different things one can do to help themseleves. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2003 by Maryland Gentleman
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Practical book
This book has made me a better person by helping me see who I really was. The sections on exercise, nutrition, and relaxation (especially meditation) put me into a new routine in... Read more
Published on Oct 28 2002 by Matt C
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Great help to not only me, but also my sister.
After reading this book, I bought one for my sister who also suffers from Panic Disorder. It has helped us both enormously. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enough With The Bad Parenting!
This was a great book in explaining the causes and triggers of anxiety and panic. The treatment section seemed to rely a bit too much on other book's and therapist's methods. Read more
Published on April 5 2002 by Kevin Kirkhoff
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