The Anxiety Cure

"e;The Anxiety Cure is a warm, wise, and thoroughly wonderful book for people with anxiety disorders and for everyone who cares about them."e; -- From the Foreword by Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W., President, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and author of Triumph Over Fear "e;The Anxiety Cure is sure to enjoy substantial popularity and will be used widely by anxious people, their families, and therapists."e; -- R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D., author of Don't Panic One in four people suffers from some form of anxiety-- and for millions, the symptoms can be crippling. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Written in a friendly and reassuring manner, The Anxiety Cure offers both sufferers and their loved ones immediate, long-lasting relief. The authors share their step-by-step methods for dealing with the six main types of anxiety, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, along with treatment prescriptions and easy relaxation techniques. Grounded in the authors' own treatment of thousands of clinically anxious people, The Anxiety Cure: * Reveals how to manage anxiety at home and at work * Provides action plans for friends, family, and support people * Features dramatic stories as well as boxes, tools, and forms to chart your personal progress * Outlines lifesaving strategies for anxious people with alcohol or drug problems The Anxiety Cure is written by a father and his two daughters-- now in clinical practice together-- who tell the inspiring story of how they overcame anxiety in their family. Completely revised and updated, this practical guide features a chapter on anxiety and terrorism and an updated section on the latest medications.

"The Anxiety Cure is a warm, wise, and thoroughly wonderful bookfor people with anxiety disorders and for everyone who cares aboutthem."-- From the Foreword by Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W., President,Anxiety Disorders Association of America, and author of TriumphOver Fear
"The Anxiety Cure is sure to enjoy substantial popularity and willbe used widely by anxious people, their families, andtherapists."
-- R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D., author of Don't Panic
One in four people suffers from some form of anxiety-- and formillions, the symptoms can be crippling. Fortunately, anxietydisorders are highly treatable. Written in a friendly andreassuring manner, The Anxiety Cure offers both sufferers and theirloved ones immediate, long-lasting relief. The authors share theirstep-by-step methods for dealing with the six main types ofanxiety, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxietydisorder, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder,along with treatment prescriptions and easy relaxation techniques.Grounded in the authors' own treatment of thousands of clinicallyanxious people, The Anxiety Cure:
* Reveals how to manage anxiety at home and at work
* Provides action plans for friends, family, and supportpeople
* Features dramatic stories as well as boxes, tools, and forms tochart your personal progress
* Outlines lifesaving strategies for anxious people with alcohol ordrug problems
The Anxiety Cure is written by a father and his two daughters-- nowin clinical practice together-- who tell the inspiring story of howthey overcame anxiety in their family. Completely revised andupdated, this practical guide features a chapter on anxiety andterrorism and an updated section on the latest medications.

Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
PART ONE: Learning about Anxiety.
CHAPTER 1: The Anxious Brain.
CHAPTER 2: The Vocabulary of Anxiety.
CHAPTER 3: The Six Anxiety Disorders.
CHAPTER 4: Medicines and Therapy.
PART TWO: The Anxiety Cure: Eight Steps to GettingWell.
CHAPTER 5: Step 1: Become a Student of Your Anxiety.
CHAPTER 6: Step 2: Use Wizard Wisdom to Tame the Dragon.
CHAPTER 7: Step 3: Practice?Put Yourself in Your DiscomfortZone.
CHAPTER 8: Step 4: Use Support People?Relate to Others aboutYour Anxiety.
CHAPTER 9: Step 5: Evaluate Stress and Other Biological Causesof Anxiety.
CHAPTER 10: Step 6: Evaluate Your Need for Medicines andTherapy.
CHAPTER 11: Step 7: Structure Your Life without Anxiety.
CHAPTER 12: Step 8: Plan for Lifelong Recovery.
PART THREE: Dimensions of Anxiety.
CHAPTER 13: Anxiety and Terrorism.
CHAPTER 14: Anxiety and Depression.
CHAPTER 15: Anxiety and Insomnia.
CHAPTER 16: Anxiety and Addiction.
PART FOUR: Anxiety over the Life Span.
CHAPTER 17: Anxiety and Friends, Family, and Support People.
CHAPTER 18: Anxiety and Your Work Life.
CHAPTER 19: Anxiety and Aging.
Glossary.
Suggested Additional Reading.
Resources.
Index.