Beyond Anxiety and Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Lifetime Recovery (Paperback)

by Edmund J. Bourne (Author) "The last two decades of the twentieth century saw an explosion of knowledge about different types of problems with anxiety and how to treat them..." (more)
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Product Description
Much of anxiety therapy is designed as quick, focused intervention, treating a specific syndrome without looking at the possibility of long- term healing. However, true recovery requires something more: understanding the meaning of anxiety symptoms and going deeper to face their underlying sources in a holistic and life-changing way. Beyond Anxiety and Phobia provides an array of alternative strategies for entering this long-term healing mode; describes alternative therapies such as herbs, yoga, massage, acupuncture, and homeopathy; and addresses the impact of perfectionism and other personality issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (March 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572242299
• ISBN-13: 978-1572242296
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Typical Advise (that you've already heard), June 19, 2001

By	Karyn Piper "karynzmail" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This book is extremely helpful to those who have found other advise too elementary. If you have tried the basics - diet, relaxation, medications - and are not satisfied that you are getting to the ROOT of your problem, try this book. The author helps you discover personality traits and other issues that could be undermining your basic sense of security. I have always considered myself to be a very strong person and I was at a loss when I began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. I quit caffeine, learned to relax and started eating better. It helped, but I still didn't feel "right." I have gotten much more relief from my symptoms by reading this book. The author asks questions to help the reader explore the BIG things in life, including love, spirituality and having a sense of purpose. He includes a lot of food for thought as well as practical advise on how to build for yourself a secure, meaningful life. The language is very easy to read, written intelligently and respectfully. I highly recommend this book.

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!, February 21, 2001

By A Customer

This book picks up where the author's Anxiety and Phobia Workbook left off. The affirmations in the back alone are worth the price of the book, which presents a wide variety of ideas for living a more peaceful and satisfying life. The author is obviously a highly sensitive and caring therapist with a deep understanding of these problems. Highly recommended.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Desperate to find real help, September 15, 2005

By	Thomas C. Pino (Merritt Island, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My wife has been suffering for months with debilitating anxiety. In addition to medication and therapy, we have read about 6 (layman) books on the subject. I found this book to be the only secular book on the subject that offered practical, clear information that really helped. Save your money and order this book first. It is very comprehensive, well organized, and easy to understand.