Panic disorder is common, affecting up to 10% in the Western world, and is often linked with other disorders – up to 60% of those with panic may also develop agoraphobia while 70% develop depression. This book takes the reader through tried and tested techniques to help break the automatic progress of a panic attack. Topics include: understanding the causes of panic how to sidestep a panic attack dealing with unhelpful techniques such as avoidance, safety behaviours, and solutions that don’t work managing anxiety and panic- practical exercises deep breathing and relaxation how to help a relative or friend with panic attacks checklists for challenging situations such as crowded places, public transport, and business meetings
Panic disorder is common, affecting 10% in the UK. This unpleasant condition may include intense feelings of apprehension, fear and tension which lead to people becoming overly cautious, unadventurous and constrained in their lifestyles. It is estimated that up to 60% of those with panic may also develop agoraphobia while 70% develop depression. The book is practical in focus. It aims to help people understand the source and triggers of panic attacks from psychological and clinical perspectives, and suggests a range of skills and techniques to overcome the problem and formulate individual solutions. The emphasis is on the reader gaining understanding of panic which sidesteps its automatic progress, and offers genuine manageability and control.
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0.16 kg
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21.6 × 13.8 × 0.8 cm
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