Anxiety & Panic Attacks: Their Cause and Cure (Mass Market Paperback)

by Robert Handly (Author), Pauline Neff (Author)
Key Phrases: cognitive restructuring, sensible eating plan, unconscious boss, Five Basic Principles, Emotional Transfusion, Life Plus (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Handly, a Texas human resources consultant, set out, we're told here, to conquer the anxieties that he felt held him back from life, and he writes with Neff (Tough Love) about his success and presents a five-point recovery plan for fellow sufferers. Even though it covers familiar ground, the book is helpful in its discussion of the causes of irrational fear, suggesting ways to tap into alpha brainwave states and alter messages from one's unconscious. By using visualization and affirmative statement, the authors advise, one can learn to avoid negative thought habits that keep confidence low. Physical causes of anxiety, we learn, can also be debilitating; chapters on nutrition and breaking alcohol and cigarette dependencies offer convincing reasons for altering ingrained habits that may lower panic thresholds. The book's mind-over-matter approach is pragmatic and well-explained. November 1
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Product Description
Now, at last, there's a simple, easy-to-follow method for reducing the anxiety and panic attacks that feel like they are taking over your life. Developed by a renowned stress management consultant who has been there himself, you will discover the simple five-step prgram that will help you, conquer fear, reduce or eliminate anxiety, end stress-related illness, and change bad habits, and more--all without drugs or expensive therapy. You don't have to suffer anymore--join the countless number of people who have been helped by Robert Handly's LIFE-PLUS PLAN--starting right now!
"Readable and timely, this is an important self-help book in our stressful times."
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett (April 12, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449213315
• ISBN-13: 978-0449213315
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #343,188 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful advice! Offered hope. Author was sincere., June 19, 1998

By A Customer

I almost cried when I read the first couple of chapters because I thought "Finally! Someone else understands what I'm feeling!" It reassured me that being anxious doesn't mean I'm crazy. Besides giving me hope that I can conquer my panic attacks, it gave me concrete means by which to achieve my goal, step by step. Since the author had experienced panic attacks himself, I felt a bond with him. It was like a friend giving me encouragement and guidance. It also made me feel better about myself, which is one of the steps in overcoming panic attacks. Now I just have to put his advice into practice!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very much relieved, May 24, 2000

By	ash (india) - See all my reviews

At about 8 years before, i was having much anxiety problems leading to health damage and the reactions of my body which i found it hard to understand.also i was having a emptiness in me and by chance i managed to find this book . this book gave me what i was looking for. this book helped me to get myself bypass an full blown panic attack .Plus it gave the hints ,very important hints, to rely on the vast resources that i have in my own mind. this is a book about getting into spirituality but however many may not agree.for those who are ready for this book ,they will find this book a real gift. a book to be tasted and digested. this book comes in the first three of my most favorite , useful,books. thanks to handly.ash. from [e-mail]

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource, April 26, 2000

By A Customer

This book is an excellent resource on techniques on how to overcome anxiety/panic attacks. It was well written and the instructions were easy to follow. This book has made a tremendous difference in my life in a very short period of time (about 1 month).