Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive guidebook is your key to success in overcoming and treating anxiety and a must-read. It covers the different types of anxiety and how to manage them in everyday life, serving as a roadmap to overcoming feelings of fear and worry. Readers will learn proven techniques for managing triggers, identifying helpful behaviors, and developing positive coping strategies. It also covers lifestyle alterations that help reduce stress levels and increase relaxation. Every chapter has a section with practical exercises. Finally, it explores a range of treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and communication-focused therapy, which may help further reduce anxiety symptoms. With this engaging book, readers can empower themselves to cope with anxiety, gain inner peace, and live more fulfilling lives.
About the AuthorDr Jonathan Haverkampf MD (Vienna) MLA (Harvard) LL.M. is the founder of Communication-Focused Therapy. He began working as a medical doctor in psychiatry and psychotherapy in 2002. Jonathan now helps patients in private practice for psychotherapy and counselling in Dublin, Ireland. Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Anxiety 8
How do I know if I have Anxiety 'Disorder'? 22
Different Types of Anxiety Disorders 24
Reacting to Anxiety 42
Panic Attacks 45
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 63
The Neurobiology of Anxiety 80
Anxiety and Uncertainty 104
Avoidance and Anxiety 130
Exposure: Facing Your Fears 135
Solid as a Rock: Your Values, Needs, and Aspirations 149
Specific Causes of Anxiety 152
Reality, Love, and Anxiety 166
The Power of Meaning 193
The Anxiety Antidote 203
Reversing the Disconnect 217
Becoming Fearless 221
Assertiveness 233
Engaging 238
How to Be Confident 265
Effective Strategies and Confident Decisions 273
Freedom from the Worry Cycle 289
Costs and Benefits of Anxiety 310
Purpose 314
Spirituality 320
Society's Influence 324
Let the World Amaze You 331
Anxiety and Work 341
Anxiety and Relationships 348
Lifestyle, Sleep and Food 351
Anxiety and Exercise 365
Anxiety and Pets 368
Staying Strong 371
The Power of Breath 376
Transformation through Meditation 379
Stress Reduction 396
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and CBT 406
Consciousness and Death Anxiety 409
Communication-Focused Therapy(R) (CFT) 425
A Great Therapist for Anxiety 432
Medication for Anxiety 436
Immediate Help through Grounding 439
The Difference between Anxiety and ADHD 440
The Vagus Nerve 443
References 445