- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Impact Publishers Inc.,U.S.; New edition edition (28 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1886230471
- ISBN-13: 978-1886230477
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.4 x 1.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,207,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Millions suffer from anxieties, and thousands of us pay for treatment every year. This practical, empowering book parallels a real-life treatment programme which will help you overcome debilitating panic without recourse to professional counselling. There are twelve self-help treatment sessions, made up of proven, research-tested methods, easy-to-follow instructions, and numerous case examples. So you get the therapy and therapist together in one tear-off-and-treat-yourself package. By conscientiously following the procedures you will finally be able to understand and resolve the anxieties that marr your life.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
"Must" reading for anyone suffering from panic or anxiety.
8 May 2000
Format:Paperback
Psychologist Denise F. Beckfield specializes in treating panic and anxiety. She has maintained a clinical practice for more than fifteen years, as well as written and lectured extensively about panic and anxiety. The second edition of Master Your Panic And Take Back Your Life: Twelve Treatment Sessions To Overcome High Anxiety updates research used in the popular first edition. It includes new information on how family backgrounds can contribute to anxiety disorders, an update on medications, and easier-to-use forms.
Dr. Beckfield set up the book "in twelve step-by-step 'sessions' that parallel those of an in-person treatment program." Each session includes exercises that "will help you tailor the lessons to your own unique circumstances." Most chapters also include "Special Help" summaries that provide additional information for specific situations.
The first few chapters discuss exactly what panic and anxiety are, and how they develop in various individuals. Dr. Beckfield then explains why panic and anxiety attacks happen in some circumstances and not in others that may seem similar. She then describes the "triggers" and teaches readers how to stop a developing attack.
One chapter discusses the various medications available, and how each one works. Dr. Beckfield says that the decision as to whether or not to take medication is an individual one, but emphasizes that it's important to work on overcoming anxiety by other means even when taking medications. That's because most medications are effective only in the short term and can't be relied upon for long-term relief.
She includes appendices on relaxation and breathing techniques, what to do when nothing seems to be working, and record-keeping forms that can be duplicated.
Dr. Beckfield says that people who suffer from panic or anxiety have had "your freedom taken away; your freedom to go where you wish, when you wish with whom you wish; your freedom to make choices in life without always having to consider your panic." Master Your Panic And Take Back Your Life will help readers take back their lives and regain that lost freedom. It's a must for anyone whose joy in life has been curtailed by any form of panic or anxiety.
Sandra I. Smith Reviewer
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
This book saved me and empowered me - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
25 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
After being diagnosed with Panic Disorder and informing my psychotherapist that I DID NOT want medicine to deal with it, I set out to educate myself as much as I could. There are many books out there on the subject and I looked at so many that were filled with hard-to-understand language and information about the different medications used to treat Panic Disorder. Luckily, I happened upon this book! From the moment I began reading it, I knew I could deal with the anxiety attacks on my own. It offers valuable and simple techniques for both getting rid of the anxiety when it chooses to set in and for overcoming the agoraphobia that often accompanies panic disorder. Before I had this book, I was afraid to leave my house for fear I would die somewhere out in the street or in my car. While reading this book, I was empowered with techniques to live more confidently and not be so afraid of the uncomfortable feelings of anxiety. I am happy to say that I rarely, if ever, get panic attacks anymore and I credit this book 100% with helping me to overcome them.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This book Works!
9 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
The techniques in the book help me overcome panic attacks that had become overwhelming and kept me from doing many of the things I most enjoyed. If you have panic attacks and want to learn how to deal with them and overcome them, please read this book. I know it can work for you too.
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