What we know about the workings of the human brain has increased immeasurably in recent times. We now know exactly which parts of the brain react when we feel panicked, depressed, or overwhelmed emotionally. It is this new science which can help us to understand how our brain generates the feelings we experience and, in turn, how we can control those feelings. Everyone is affected by feelings of anxiety and panic at some time. By explaining which parts of the brain are affected and how these reactions can be controlled, this book provides practical guidance on conquering specific phobias as well as help for general anxiety issues. Detailed advice on available drugs and cognitive therapy exercises will also enable sufferers to find the therapy that best suits their individual needs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Beat Panic and Anxiety: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Tackling Anxiety Disorders: No. 2 (Use Your Brain to Beat. S.)
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1844035077
ISBN 13: 9781844035076
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 386 grams

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Everyone is affected by feelings of anxiety and panic at some time, and learning how to cope with stressful situations is the key to maintaining control over our lives. By explaining brain functions on a chemical level, this practical handbook provides guidance on overcoming specific phobias, as well as coping with and tackling general anxiety issues. Separate sections on signs and symptoms, cognitive behavior therapy, and resources make it easy to individualize formal treatment and lifestyle changes. Case studies of real people overcoming their disorders, tips for managing anxiety in everyday situations, interactive exercises, and self-assessment questionnaires aid understanding and diagnosis of the many faces of anxiety.

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John Illman is the former Health Editor of the Guardian and health correspondent for the Observer. He is a lecturer in medical journalism at the University of Westminster and has written two books, THE EXPERT PATIENT and THE BODY MACHINE. Rita Carter is a medical and science writer specialising in neuropsychology and mental health. She writes regularly for The Times, Telegraph, New Scientist, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and She magazine. She has won numerous awards for her writing including two for outstanding contribution to medical journalism. She is the bestselling author of MAPPING THE MIND (Weidenfeld 1998).

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