Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies
Get over your anxiety and create a calmer, more peaceful lifeJob loss, natural disasters, terrorism — with so many things to worry about today, your anxiety levels can easily skyrocket. This engaging guide is packed with techniques you can use immediately to overcome your worries and gain control of your life. You'll pinpoint your triggers, discover the latest therapies, and make lifestyle changes that will have you feeling better fast.Understand anxiety — learn about the main types of anxiety, the toll it takes on your body, and how to break through roadblocks to changeMeet your anxiety head on — see how to transform anxious thoughts into calm ones, challenge your assumptions, and avoid "worry words"Attack anxiety with biology — discover the pros and cons of medications and explore the latest biological alternatives for alleviating anxietyLet go of the battle — improve your diet, exercise, and sleep habits; create calm in your imagination; and find peace through mindfulnessZero in on specific worries — assess actual vs. imagined risks in today's world, prepare for unexpected calamities, and design a health action planHelp others who have anxiety — recognize the signs in friends or family, assist anxious children, and offer support with love and without blameOpen the book and find:Common symptoms of anxietyAction steps for conquering your fearsExamples to illustrate conceptsBreathing and muscle exercises to help you relaxMethods for accepting uncertainty in lifeStrategies for helping kids with anxietyTips for stopping anxiety fastTen ways to handle relapseSigns you should seek professional helpGet fear, worry, and panic under controlIdentify your anxiety triggersCope with situations that cause anxietyTake advantage of the latest treatments and medications