Don't Panic Third Edition: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks (Newest Edition)
- 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
The authority on panic and anxiety—newly revised and expanded
Are you one of the more than nineteen million Americans who suffer from anxiety? Don’t panic. Newly revised and expanded, this edition offers a straightforward and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. With insight and compassion, Reid Wilson, Ph.D., demystifies anxiety attacks and provides indispensable advice, including:
- how a panic attack happens, what causes it, and how it can affect your life
- how to recognize, manage, and control the moment of panic
- how to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxiety
- how to conquer fear and face problems with confidence
- how to decide which medication is right for you
- how to establish reachable goals and rediscover the joy of living