How to Deal with Anxiety [antikvár]

Introduction "Worrying is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.'Erma Bombeck (1927-96) How often have you heard the saying 'Don't worry, be happy'? While the person saying it means well, they may not realize how challenging coping with worry and anxiety can be for someone. The good news is that you can learn ways to deal with worry so that it does not rule your life and cause you anxiety and distress. Ihrough reading this book you can develop your ability to manage worry and anxiety in different ways, which means they have less impact on you. We have worked as clinical psychologists for a number of years and one of the most common problems that people have sought our help for has been worrying too much and anxiety. Using evidenced-based practices we have seen our clients move from being overwhelmed by anxiety to being able to lead lives that are not controlled by worry and anxious feelings, as well as experiencing improved wellbeing. This book is based on evidenced-based traditional and contemporary cognitive behavioural approaches that have been shown to be very effective for the treatment of anxiety and worry difficulties. These interventions work with the way we think, feel and behave to diminish worry and anxiety in our lives. Self-help therapy, such as using this book, has some advantages over face-to-face treatment with a mental health professional. It is convenient, inexpensive and you can work through at a pace that suits you. Is this book for you? If you find that worrying is like a habit that you can't seem to let go of, or that anxiety is a presence in your life more often than not, then this book can offer guidance and coaching in tackling and reducing your anxiety. If you are reading these words, then it is likely that you, or