Don't Panic

A leading international expert in panic and anxiety disorders, psychologist R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D., offers a new, straightforward, and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. With insight and compassion, Dr. Wilson shows you how a panic attack happens, what causes it, and how it affects your life; a detailed, five-step strategy for controlling the moment of panic; how to quickly master specific problem-solving skills, breathing exercises, and focused thinking during anxiety-provoking times; eleven ways to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxiety; how to conquer fear and face problems with confidence; techniques to master the two most common distresses: fear of flying and social anxiety; the most comprehensive evaluation of all medications currently recommended for anxiety disorders; and the eight attitudes that promote recovery from anxiety disorders; and how to establish reachable goals and gradually increase involvement and enjoyment in life. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.