Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, & Phobias: New Strategies to Free Yourself from Worry and Fear (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Having suffered serious panic attacks, I personally recommend this book because of its easy to understand explanations, practical solutions, and positive outlook. A therapist gave me my copy and now I pass them out to other health care professionals. -- Naomi Judd, singer/songwriter

Product Description

This practical handbook, recommended by experts in the field of anxiety disorders for people whose lives are upset by worry, fear, or panic, offers coping strategies based on the latest clinical research. Personal stories of recovery, worksheets for recording symptoms and progress, and information on finding professional help make this book a must-read for anxiety sufferers who want to regain control of their life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Whole Person Associates; 1 edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570250723
• ISBN-13: 978-1570250729
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #395,640 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, state-of the art handbook for anxiety and panic., June 26, 1996

By A Customer

A practical and engaging book which contains specific scientifically based cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people with panic, excess worry, social fears such as public speaking,being in social groups, phobias such as fear of flying, driving, etc. to manage their problems step-by step. There are fourteen stories from people who have suffered these anxiety problems and recovered. It's particularly helpful to know that you're not alone.The book is clearly written, has forms to record and help manage scary thoughts and body sensations, learn to face feared situations and manage any setbacks. There is a chapter to help family and friends better understand how to help. This is an outstanding book and will give help and comfort to it's readers.The authors are trained counselers who specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders.C. Barr Taylor,M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Stanford University Medical Center states "Shirley Babior and Carol Goldman have written a terrific handbook to help the many millions of people who suffer from panic and other anxiety disorders. Their approach is sound and effective."

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guidelines for people who suffer from phobias, August 26, 1999

By A Customer

It surprises me that there is such a detailed book which helps me cope with my social phobia. I feel much more confident now, after reading it. What is so special about the book is that it does not only help readers recover from fears but also help them find the root of the problem step by step. Besides, it explains clearly why people have anxiety problems. I highly recommend this book to those who find their fears very disturbing and want a complete recovery.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the best, January 2, 2002

By	Lee Markowitz (Yorktown Heights, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Although this book provides useful information about cognitive (thought) and relaxation strategies that help reduce anxiety, it is not the best available. A better self-help book is THE ANXIETY & PHOBIA WORKBOOK (3rd. Ed.) by Edmund Bourne. Bourne provides more detailed information about and a wider variety of relaxation techniques as well as more information about the rationale behind and research support for the techniques.

Lee J. Markowitz, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada)