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ANXIETY SHOULD NOT STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR HAPPINESS
Is anxiety hurting your performance at work, at school, or affecting your relationships? You're not alone - anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adult Americans. In The Small Guide to Anxiety, Dr. Gary Small, a leading expert on brain health, shows how to gain back control. He provides a comprehensive overview of anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.
This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.), and how a small amount of anxiety can actually help motivate us along with the dangers of letting more severe anxiety go untreated. Dr. Small discusses the various types of anxiety, general therapeutic approaches used for all anxiety disorders, and how to know when it’s time to seek professional help.
Other topics include:
- How to tell the difference: an anxiety disorder or normal worries?
- How to find a therapist that’s right for you.
- How to overcome generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in just weeks.
- How to stop a panic attack instantly, with a small item in your pocket or purse.
- A breakthrough therapy with a 90 percent success rate in getting rid of phobias.
- “Neuromodulation” techniques that reduce your anxiety.
- Ways improve your sleep if you suffer from anxiety.
- And much, much more.
The Small Guide to Anxiety will show you which therapies work best to help you overcome these anxieties, and lead a richer, fuller, more satisfying life.
"Dr. Small's ability to translate scientific breakthroughs into practical strategies helps us all." —P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., Senior Fellow, Duke University Center for the Study of Aging
"... thoughtful lessons in wisdom and what it means to be human." —Daniel H. Seigel, Author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
"Small writes with empathy and humor about the complexity of human relationships" —Kirkus Reviews
"Finally, the book that puts you in charge of your healthy brain." —Henry S. Lodge, M.D., coauthor of New York Times Bestseller Younger Next Year
"Gary Small is the expert to listen to if you're concerned about your memory." —Jerome Yesavage, M.D. Center on Longevity, Stanford University School of Medicine
Gigi Vorgan has written, produced, and appeared in numerous feature films and television projects before teaming up with her husband, Dr. Gary Small, to co-write The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, iBrain, The Other Side of the Couch, and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She lives in Los Angeles with Dr. Small and their two children.
Chapter 2: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 3: Panic Disorder
Chapter 4: Phobias
Chapter 5: Social Anxiety
Chapter 6: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 7: Stress-Induced Anxiety
Chapter 8: Medical Illness and Anxiety
Chapter 9: Substance-Induced Anxiety
Chapter 10: Anxiety Associated with other Mental Disorders
Appendix: Additional Resources