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Living with Anxiety: A Clinically Tested Step-by-Step Plan for Drug-Free Management

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This is an example of apparently knowledgeable and thoughtful authors creating a book that cannot really be considered a self help book, but one that can be only useful if digested by a therapist who could implement some of the few suggestions made in the book. There was a lot explanation of the various disorders, much of it tedious and unnecessary and the descriptions of the various disorders literally consumed over half the book. The main message seemed to be: Don't take tranquilizers or even anti-depressants (applicable to only limited cases) and this warning was repeated incessantly. It wasn't until Chapter 10, that the authors began to provide the self help advice that you were looking for, and forgive me, if I found that advice unhelpful. Yes, there was obviously some good ideas proffered, but it was neither as comprehensive, empathetic or insightful as many of the other books I have read on the subject. The bottom line: I felt more nervous as I was reading the book than when I started. You might try reading a book by the famous ALbert Ellis or an obscure but excellent one by CLaire Weekes. But ultimately this book was rather heavy on description but curiously superficial on self help. I can't imagine anyone really deriving any benefit from reading this. My apologies to the well intentioned authors but this book will not inspire you, encourage you, or even enlighten you.

Living With Anxiety provides an important plan on how to cope with anxiety without medication: an explanation which helps readers form basic understanding on anxiety, from its sources and manifestation to methods of control. Exercises and specific strategies are outlined.