Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies [Paperback]

Charles H. Elliott PhD (Author), Laura L. Smith PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2010

Practical, proven ways to get fear, worry, and panic under control

Think you worry too much? You're not alone?over 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety. Help is here in this friendly guide, which offers sound advice on identifying anxiety triggers through taking self-tests, improving your eating habits, relaxing, and finding support for you and your loved ones.

Now with 25% new and revised content, Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, 2nd Edition explores all of the most common triggers for anxiety, recent developments in medications, newly emerging biologically oriented approaches for treating anxiety, and the most up-to-date advancements in psychotherapies.

• Understand why you?re anxious and pinpoint your triggers
• Get trusted advice on whether you can overcome anxiety on your own or seek professional help
• Covers anxiety in teens, young adults, and veterans

The practical information in Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your first step toward getting your life back and winning the war against your worries!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Get over your anxiety and create a calmer, more peaceful life

Job loss, natural disasters, terrorism — with so many things to worry about today, your anxiety levels can easily skyrocket. This engaging guide is packed with techniques you can use immediately to overcome your worries and gain control of your life. You'll pinpoint your triggers, discover the latest therapies, and make lifestyle changes that will have you feeling better fast.

• Understand anxiety — learn about the main types of anxiety, the toll it takes on your body, and how to break through roadblocks to change

• Meet your anxiety head on — see how to transform anxious thoughts into calm ones, challenge your assumptions, and avoid "worry words"

• Attack anxiety with biology — discover the pros and cons of medications and explore the latest biological alternatives for alleviating anxiety

• Let go of the battle — improve your diet, exercise, and sleep habits; create calm in your imagination; and find peace through mindfulness

• Zero in on specific worries — assess actual vs. imagined risks in today's world, prepare for unexpected calamities, and design a health action plan

• Help others who have anxiety — recognize the signs in friends or family, assist anxious children, and offer support with love and without blame

Open the book and find:

• Common symptoms of anxiety

• Action steps for conquering your fears

• Examples to illustrate concepts

• Breathing and muscle exercises to help you relax

• Methods for accepting uncertainty in life

• Strategies for helping kids with anxiety

• Tips for stopping anxiety fast

• Ten ways to handle relapse

• Signs you should seek professional help

• Get fear, worry, and panic under control

• Identify your anxiety triggers

• Cope with situations that cause anxiety

• Take advantage of the latest treatments and medications

About the Author

Charles H. Elliott, PhD, and Laura L. Smith, PhD, are clinical psychol-ogists who specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. They are the authors of several For Dummies books, including Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (April 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470574410
• ISBN-13: 978-0470574416
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Anxiety Disorders
  • #80 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Stress > Stress Management
  • #90 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Mood Disorders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars therapist recommends this book to clients, June 6, 2003

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Catherine A. Maclennan (Omak, Wa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Paperback)

In my rural mental health counseling practice, I have recommended this book to about 50 clients who experience anxiety. Each client said that the book described them, helped them feel understood, had specific ideas of what to do about the problem - and that it is fun and an easy read. I highly recommend this book as a "bibliography" resource for therapists.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for High Paced Life, November 6, 2002

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Thomas (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Paperback)

This book was perfect for me (a New Yorker), because I am the typical city man: fast paced life, lots of stress, and lots of anxiety. My high stress lifestyle, is derived from my high stress job. I almost didnt have time to read this book in fact, unitl my therapist insisted that I do so. I am almost done with the book and I wanted to thank the authors for providing me with great insight on my problem and more importantly for the solutions I have started to take to help myself. They made it quite clear the vitality of living a less-stress life. Now if only they could write Dummies guide to New York Streets and Traffic. Thanks Again from the Big Apple. Thomas

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can LIVE with anxiety !, July 23, 2005

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P. BREDEKAMP (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies (Paperback)

Hi All

Firstly, this is a really helpful book... easy to read and putting all your fears in easy to understand words. There is LIVE after and during anxiety and panic disorders. Secondly, as per other reviews, Magnesium, calcium and vit B supplements do help to lessen anxiety. Try it, but first speak to your doctor.

GREAT READ ! Thanks Laura and Charles.

Pieter (Dublin - Ireland)