Navigating Panic Attacks: How to Understand Your Fear and Reclaim Your Life

One of the key symptoms of anxiety is panic attacks. However often, or infrequently, you experience them, it is possible to take steps to change how you react. There are ways that you can loosen theirgrip, potentially even stopping them from happening altogether.

This book offers actionable strategies and step-by-step solutions to develop better ways of coping with panic attacks. It promotes understanding, self-awareness and self-care. You will discover how to:

• Understand what panic attacks are and why they happen.
• Identify your warning signs and personal triggers
• Open a dialogue with family and friends.
• Recognise and manage your anxious anticipation surrounding panic attacks.

Rita Santos is a clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy, anxiety and anxiety disorders. She completed a PhD on cognitive aspects of anxiety and performance; her research underpinned a novel theory of anxiety. During her career she has developed a broad range of skills, including extensive academic experience and wide clinical expertise. She currently provides CBT training and supervision, and works as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.