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finally a life
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When you’re experiencing long-term panic and anxiety, you may feel like you’ve lost control of your life. Seeing an anxiety-free future may seem hard to imagine.
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author paul david wrote “a life at last” to share his story of recovery and give others hope that life can be restored. The book is based on a combination of his personal history as well as the research he has done on anxiety.
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dare
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author barry mcdonagh asks readers to “challenge” anxiety to do its worst.
This book focuses on confronting anxious thoughts and challenging them, rather than feeding them or trying to ignore them.
the mcdonagh technique is based on scientific evidence and his 10 years of helping people with anxiety. The book also comes with a free app and audiobook for relaxation and anxiety relief.
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clear your mind
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You’ve heard how helpful it can be to declutter your living space. “declutter your mind” applies this same philosophy to your mind space, with the idea that negative and anxious thoughts take up valuable mind space.
The book focuses on teaching you mindfulness by reframing your negative thoughts. uses techniques that allow you to be present in the moment and take control of your thought process.
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unconditional self-help: f**k anxiety
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If you don’t like traditional self-help books and want your anxiety to go away, “Hardcore Self Help: Fuck Anxiety” may be the read for you.
The book’s philosophy is that reading a self-help book shouldn’t feel like a chore. In the book, author Robert Duff speaks candidly and weaves swear words and humor throughout the information and practical advice.
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the anxiety and phobia workbook
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Coping with anxiety takes work. Without a guide, many of us don’t know where to start. “The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” is exactly what the title suggests.
This workbook is designed to help you learn tools and skills to manage anxiety symptoms effectively. Written by a cognitive behavioral therapist, the workbook is based on current clinical research on anxiety and its treatment.
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the food solution against anxiety
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An unbalanced diet can have effects not only on cholesterol and blood pressure. As “The Anxiety Food Solution” suggests, food also affects brain chemistry and emotions.
The book offers advice on how to eat more nutrients and reduce cravings. There is also lifestyle advice on how to reduce anxiety symptoms and how the foods we eat play a role in those symptoms.
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my age of anxiety: fear, hope, dread and the search for peace of mind
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Anxiety can be a deeply personal experience. many people experience it in different ways.
Author Scott Stossel draws on his own personal journey with anxiety to explore the history of the condition. he also offers the views of scientists, philosophers, and other writers.
In addition to looking back on the many treatments (including some strange ones) that have been developed to relieve anxiety, “My Age of Anxiety” also provides personal stories of people who have managed to control their symptoms.
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the highly sensitive person: how to thrive when the world overwhelms you
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if others have described you as “too sensitive” or “too shy,” according to psychotherapist elaine aron, phd, you may be a very sensitive person.
Aron’s book, “The Highly Sensitive Person,” is designed to help you recognize these traits and understand them to improve your life and personal relationships.
his perspective comes from a place of understanding, as aron identifies as a very sensitive person.
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From Panic to Power: Proven Techniques to Calm Your Anxieties, Conquer Your Fears, and Put You in Control of Your Life
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Panic attacks can make you feel helpless and out of control.
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In her book From Panic to Power, author Lucinda Bassett shares how she personally used techniques to control anxiety and regain power over her life.
She offers skills and methods to help you respond to anxious thoughts and negative self-talk.
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hope and help for your nerves
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Physical symptoms caused by anxiety may seem minor to people who have never experienced them. but for people who live with anxiety on a daily basis, they can make a big difference in quality of life.
the late dr. Claire Weekes drew on her years of helping patients with anxiety to offer step-by-step guidance. “hope and help for your nerves” she teaches you techniques to analyze and understand your own anxiety so you can focus on control and relief.
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when panic attacks
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Anxious thoughts can be quite deceiving. they’re not really based in reality, but they feel so legit when you have them.
“when panic attacks” aims to help you recognize and confront your anxious thoughts.
dr. David Burns believes in treating anxiety without medication. He also shares the latest research on anxiety and depression medications and why he believes they can sometimes do more harm than good.
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Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program to Beat the Panic Trick
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Panic attacks can be downright scary if you don’t know what’s going on. Even after you’ve become familiar with them, they can still make you feel out of control and helpless.
The “Panic Attacks Workbook” is designed to help you understand panic attacks and break the cycle of anxious responses that lead to them. uses charts and worksheets to literally help you work through recovery.
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The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
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CBT has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments for anxiety.
dr. aaron t. Beck, a clinical researcher, and David A. Clark, PhD, an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, has included the CBT techniques used by therapists in a workbook for you.
“The Anxiety and Worry Workbook” offers tools to better understand and manage anxiety thoughts and triggers.
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