Product Description
A strategy-filled handbook to understand, manage, and conquer your own stress. Anxiety disorders-grouped into three main categories: panic, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety-are among the most common and pervasive mental health complaints. From the subtlest effect of sweaty palms during a work presentation to the more severe symptom of reclusion, anxiety casts a wide net. Medication, once considered the treatment of choice, is losing favor as more and more sufferers complain of unpleasant side effects and its temporary, quick-fix nature. Now, thanks to a flood of fresh neurobiology research and insights into the anatomy of the anxious brain, effective, practical strategies have emerged allowing us to manage day-to-day anxiety on our own. Addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms, Margaret Wehrenberg, a leading mental health clinician, draws on basic brain science to highlight the top ten anxiety-defeating tips. Everything from breathing techniques and mindful awareness to cognitive control and self-talk are included-all guaranteed to evict your anxious thoughts. 20.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 6 reviews)

Very Helpful by Wendy F. Jones (Salt Lake City, Utah)

5 Stars
August 11, 2009
I am assisting my Husband in his road to recovery. This book has been a great asset to us both.

Panic Attack Help (and you can dump the meds) by Susan Livingstone (San Francisco, CA USA)

5 Stars
July 24, 2009
Nobody likes taking medication. They especially don't like it when the side effects are unpleasant, and the best results you can expect are a quick and fleeting fix, at best. So with medication quickly falling out of favor with people who suffer anxiety and panic attacks, this guide to the 10 best methods for dealing with the condition is like a breath of fresh air. Not only does the author speak from experience, but the methods she suggests, from dietary changes (bye bye caffeine and aspartame) to changes in habit (taking control over emails) and ways to induce physical relaxation (aromatherapy and breathing exercises) are all common sense, easy-to-implement techniques that anyone can put into effect and quickly improve their condition - even if they suffer from the more severe symptoms of anxiety. It takes persistence, but author Margaret Wehrenberg really makes you believe it's possible. This comes highly recommended by me.

Very satisfied. by Jacquelin Mcmanus

5 Stars
March 26, 2009
The books were received within days and were in excellent condition. I was very satisfied.

Informative publication by Kathryn M. Flanagan

5 Stars
March 05, 2009
This book answered several questions I had and gave many suggestions to help handle an attack.

Conquer Stress with Proven Techniques by Rebecca Johnson (Washington State)

5 Stars
October 26, 2008
"When talking about anxiety and how to control it, it is important to understand that the nervous system is automatic and operates without your control, but you can take it over on purpose." ~ pg. 11 "The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques" is one of the most helpful books on anxiety I've ever read. Margaret Wehrenberg believes in using the brain to change the brain. She is well qualified to write this book as she once suffered from panic attacks and worry. There are many practical ways to avoid panic and one of them was surprising. Avoiding coffee or other beverages with caffeine can help you avoid panic attacks. To read more about this subject look for Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug. It was also interesting to read about avoiding aspartame (stevia is better and natural) because it increases anxiety. I was surprised to also read that mitral valve prolapse (a heart condition one doctor told me I had) can trigger panic. Margaret Wehrenberg gives good advice about how to deal with cell phones and e-mail. She suggests a few essential oils you can put in the tub to help you relax. Emptying the mind by making a list also seems to be calming. While these things work, the best part of the book is about breathing deeply. If you are suffering from anxious thoughts there is a way to stop them even if you think that is impossible. By persisting and using the techniques in this book you can see good results. There is a section on the importance of positive self-talk and how to deal with perfectionism. Since drugs have unwanted side effects you may want to try out some of the techniques in this book that deal with panic attacks, social fears and worrying. While Margaret Wehrenberg doesn't go into detail about exercise and stretching, I think Yoga works best to calm the mind and the effects are cumulative. I can highly recommend Crunch - Candlelight Yoga. By calming the body you also calm the brain. ~ The Rebecca Review

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	The Anxious Brain: The Neurobiological Basis of Anxiety Disorders and How to Effectively Treat Them by Steven M. Prinz (Author), Margaret Wehrenberg (Author) Therapists and their clients benefit from understanding how anxiety is generated in the brain, how it can become panic or unbounded worry, and ultimately how the brain re-establishes the neurochemical balance that is basic to a state of well-being. These insights in the brain underlying mental phenomena put anxiety into a perspective that makes it easier to become calm, and provides the bases for effective intervention with thought exercises, breathing techniques, and behavioral...
	Natural Relief for Anxiety: Complementary Strategies for Easing Fear, Panic & Worry by Edmund J. Bourne (Author), Arlen Brownstein (Author), Lorna Garano (Author) Natural anxiety relief without costly prescription drugs Written by the best-selling author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and a naturopathic physician, this book offers you a complete strategy for overcoming anxiety without drugs. Begin by taking a look at the choices you make every day about your lifestyle and general well-being. Calm your anxious mind with healthy self-talk. Learn the importance of exercise and a healthy, natural diet in controlling anxiety. Discover techniques...
	Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know by Carolyn Chambers Clark (Author) A Comprehensive, Holistic Guide to the Conventional Medical and Self-Care Treatments for Anxiety Disorders In a world that values excess, the pressure to succeed never ends. As a result of our fast-paced and high-stakes society, anxiety can take over our lives. For approximately 20 million American adults a year, anxiety symptoms such as dizziness, stammering, heart palpitations, trembling, and shaking can be extremely debilitating. Unlike other books on anxiety, this...
	One Less Thing to Worry About: Uncommon Wisdom for Coping with Common Anxieties by Jerilyn Ross (Author), Robin Cantor-Cooke (Author) When it comes to having anxiety, women outnumber men two to one. Fluctuations in levels of estrogen and other hormones, as well as physiological factors unique to women, seem to cause us not only to experience anxiety differently at different times in our lives, but also to worry about different things in different ways. Now a pioneer in the field presents a new perspective on the way women worry, showing that anxiety isn’t something that just happens to us, but rather something that involves...
	Mindful Solutions for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by PhD. Elisha Goldstein