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When Panic Attacks CD [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

David D. Burns (Author), Sam Freed (Reader)
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May 9, 2006

For anyone who is worried sick and sick of worrying, the bestselling author of Feeling Good will show readers the proven, drug-free way to put worry, panic, and fear to rest.

Are you plagued by fears, phobias, or panic attacks? Do you worry about your job, your family, work, your health, or relationships? Do you suffer from crippling shyness, obsessive doubts, or feelings of insecurity? What you may not realize is that these fears are almost never based on reality. Anxiety is one of the world's oldest cons. When you're anxious, you're telling yourself things that aren't true.

Now imagine what it be like to live a life that's free of worries and self-doubt; to go to sleep at night feeling peaceful and relaxed; to overcome your shyness and have fun with other people; to give dynamic presentations without worrying yourself sick ahead of time; to enjoy greater creativity, productivity and self-confidence.

In When Panic Attacks, Dr. Burns takes you by the hand and shows you how to overcome every conceivable kind of anxiety. In fact, you will learn how to use simple, effective techniques, and the moment you put the lie to the distorted thoughts that plague you, your fears will immediately disappear. Dr. Burns also shares the latest research on the drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression and explains why they sometimes do more harm than good.

When Panic Attacks is an indispensable handbook for anyone who's worried sick and sick of worrying.

Read by Sam Freed


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About the Author

David D. Burns, M.D., a clinical psychiatrist, conveys his ideas with warmth, compassion, understanding, and humor unmatched by any other writer in the self-help field. His bestselling Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy has sold more than three million copies to date. In a recent national survey of mental health professionals, Feeling Good was rated number one—from a list of more than one thousand—as the most frequently recommended self-help book on depression. His Feeling Good Handbook was rated number two in the same survey.

Dr. Burns's entertaining teaching style has made him a popular lecturer for general audiences and mental health professionals throughout the country as well as a frequent guest on national radio and television programs. He has received numerous awards including the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology Through the Media Award from the Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology. A magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College, Dr. Burns received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is currently clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine and is certified by the National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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This audiobook is a gem--brief, practical, straight to the point. Sam Freed embodies the friendly voice of Dr. Burns, who guides listeners through an easy-to-implement series of exercises that ease and relieve everything from obsessive fear to phobias and everyday anxieties. As you listen to Freed describe actual cases--some truly bizarre--and how Dr. Burns helped those who suffered from them, hope for defeating your own anxieties will gradually increase. After all, if someone with sweat stain phobia or with an uncontrollable impulse to shout "Dark! Dark!" at odd moments can be cured, so can you. Highly recommended to anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or issues of self-esteem. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: HarperAudio; Abridged edition (May 9, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006057710X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060577100
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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David D. Burns, M.D., a clinical psychiatrist, conveys his ideas with warmth, compassion, understanding, and humor unmatched by any other writer in the self-help field. His bestselling Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy has sold more than three million copies to date. In a recent national survey of mental health professionals, Feeling Good was rated number one--from a list of more than one thousand--as the most frequently recommended self-help book on depression. His Feeling Good Handbook was rated number two in the same survey.

Dr. Burns's entertaining teaching style has made him a popular lecturer for general audiences and mental health professionals throughout the country as well as a frequent guest on national radio and television programs. He has received numerous awards including the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology Through the Media Award from the Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology. A magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College, Dr. Burns received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is currently clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine and is certified by the National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

 

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars It's Just Okay......., January 6, 2008
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This CD set received great reviews, which led me to purchase it----but I discovered it mainly contains peoples' "stories" and basic information. I have been there and done that; I'm not a panic disorder "newbie", I know I'm not alone, I know the symptoms, etc. If you want more involved information regarding actual TREATMENTS, they advise you to purchase the book. The problem is, some people are wired to learn by LISTENING rather than having to sit down with a book and I feel short-changed.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "What if that happened? What then? What are you really afraid of?"--Technique to identify the source of anxiety, October 20, 2008
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"When Panic Attacks" is mainly a collection of case studies that demonstrate different ways to identify and conquer various sources of anxiety. I have never read David Burns's book "Feeling Good," which is mentioned several times in this 3-CD set, but from reading other reviews, some case studies and ideas from that book may be repeated here.

Disc 1 discusses the cognitive model for combating anxiety. In this model it is explained that you feel the way you think, that anxiety stems from distorted, illogical thoughts, and when you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. One technique used in the case studies, is to keep asking one's self that, if a certain anxiety-provoking event occurs, what would happen? The point in this technique is to get to the source of the anxiety. Another technique used is the exposure model where one submerges one's self in the activity or experience that causes anxiety.

I found it humorous how so many of the case studies involved the higher echelon of society (I guess people who could afford therapy). A highly-successful attorney suffers from constant worry he might eventually lose a case. A biology teacher and 5-time Teacher of the Year is afraid of becoming a father, especially after attacking a burrito (yes, you read that right). Then there is a hunk who can't get a date because he is self-conscious about his body odor. On disc 2, we hear about a top student pilot who is afraid his friends will look down on him if he doesn't ace his exams. There is the woman who once suffered from panic attacks who ends up writing a novel. Even David Burns had to overcome his fear of blood when he was a medical student.

Disc 2 was my favorite because of the case study where a woman who suffered from panic attacks agreed to have an attack induced by Dr. Burns so he could observe her and convince her she was not in a life-threatening situation. I enjoyed listening to this story and have skipped to that track (#4) many times. This disc explains self-defeating beliefs, the downward arrow technique which is similar to the "what if?" method, shame-attacking exercises, the acceptance paradox, and cognitive flooding (visualizing your worst fears). It also covers obsessive compulsive disorders but I didn't think this part was very helpful. Basically, it says to just resist the urge and it will eventually go away. Somehow, I think it is probably a little more difficult than that.

Disc 3 gives more examples of obsessive compulsive disorders and cognitive flooding. It also introduces the idea of feared fantasy, where an imaginary critic (sometimes created through role-playing) rips you apart and your job is to defend yourself. Another case study considers a shy person helped by practicing smiling and saying "hello." The putting it all together summary takes on the case of a woman who has everything but becomes obsessed with a perceived scar on her nose. Every technique discussed on the CDs was used to help this lady. The lady in this case actually made me more mad than anything and I thought an appropriate treatment for her was a good butt-kicking. I usually skip this case study.

While this CD-set will not directly cover every listener's problem, it will give techniques and examples that can be used on many sources of anxiety. I enjoy listening to this CD-set and hearing the different stories. It has become part of my regular rotation of anxiety CDs I listen to when I need a little help getting through some bouts of anxiety. I recommend it.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beat anxiety, easy to read, January 12, 2007
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David Burns, psychiatrist and author of best selling book "Feeling Good," once again writes a book that is easy to understand, and fascinating to read. This can help you with anxiety. The CD is a summary of the book. Burns addresses many causes of anxiety, and shows ways of reducing them, using Cognitive Therapy. If you don't like to read, but have anxiety, try the CD, and you might even decide to read the book.
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