Publisher's Synopsis
The authority on panic and anxiety--newly revised and expanded. Are you one of the more than nineteen million Americans who suffer from anxiety? Don't panic. Newly revised and expanded, this edition offers a straightforward and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. With insight and compassion, Reid Wilson, PhD, demystifies anxiety attacks and provides indispensable advice, including: ● How a panic attack happens, what causes it, and how it can affect your life ● How to recognize, manage, and control the moment of panic ● How to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxiety ● How to conquer fear and face problems with confidence ● How to decide which medication is right for you ● How to establish reachable goals and rediscover the joy of living