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A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear
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Looking for all of the answers in how to manage your most persistent fears and anxiety? I deal with fear on a personal level and I found it difficult to find all of the answers in managing my anxieties. I read some anxiety books and talked to various professionals, however I still had trouble dealing with certain fears and anxieties. Eventually, I wrote a book that presents all of the ways to help manage those hard to manage fears and anxieties. Let me explain the process of how I found those answers.
I first went to my local bookstore to find those books that dealt with fear and anxiety. I looked for those books that reviewed the techniques in how to manage certain fears and anxieties. As I read these books, I wrote down some notes on those techniques that I found most useful in managing my fears. I noticed that each book said something different and there wasn't always a complete review of all the techniques to manage fear and anxiety. As a result, I started a notebook and every time I found a technique that was useful in managing my fears, I would write it down in my small notebook.
Secondly, I talked to various psychologists and clergyman and they provided me with additional information. Again, I would write down the information that the professionals gave me that I felt was most useful in managing these fears. The professionals were very helpful, however there were times they were not able to answer all of my questions. Although I had a lot of good information, I still had trouble dealing with certain fears and anxieties. I realized that it would have to be up to me to find the solutions to some of my problems. The first thing I did was to review my notebook of all the techniques that I learned from my research. I then started to practice using these techniques. I made it a point that every time I would experience a fearful or anxiety related situation, I would use the information in my notebook to help me. After the anxiety would go away I would write down in my notebook what techniques worked and which ones didn't work. In every anxiety related situation I experienced, I began to learn what worked, what didn't work, and what I needed to improve on in managing my fear and anxiety.At the same time, I would continue to talk to various professionals to learn and improve to become better at managing the many types of fears and anxieties. I would review what I have learned with these professionals and they would provide me with additional information so that I would be better able to deal with my fears in the future. I did this research for around fourteen years and during this time, I gained a lot of valuable information on how to manage fear and anxiety. I eventually realized that my notes contained a lot of information and personal experiences that could help a lot of other people deal with their fears. I eventually wrote a book that focuses on result oriented techniques in managing fear.
The main point of this article is that no matter how difficult it is to manage your fear and anxiety, the answers are out there if you look hard enough. It might take some hard work and persistence, but it is possible to find those techniques that work for you.
Active Treatment of Depression
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Addressing his fellow professionals in the mental health field, O'Connor argues that the current state of understanding of the causes and treatments for depression are woefully inadequate and quite often counterproductive. He argues that no single theory can adequately explain the causes and no single treatment plan can successfully be applied universally to depressed patients. He also calls upon his colleagues to recognize that although incidents of depression may sometimes be successfully treated, all too often depression is a chronic disease that is not improved by one-time interventions of pharmaceuticals or other therapies. O'Connor advocates for an "active" treatment that holistically explores multiple causes of depression and looks to all treatment modalities to find the proper combination of methods that can be applied to each unique case.
Authentic Happiness: Using Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential
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Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families
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Depression is a Choice
In our culture, it is taken as an unquestionable fact that depression is a disease, that it is quite common, and that it is the explanation for everything from lethargy to conditions and actions that are much more serious. In her thoughtful and at times explosive new book, A. B. Curtiss takes a look at these assumptions, exploring them from a philosophical, psychological, and often a deeply personal point of view. She tells us that for many, depression is a choice. Using a technique the author labels "directed thinking," Curtiss creates a road map for converting the energy we put into being depressed into a strength that can ultimately lead us out of depression.
Dr. David Reuben's Quick Weight-Gain Program
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You won't find too many books on the market today telling people how to safely and easily gain weight, but
this is one of them. Dr. Reuben walks people through the steps of how to tell if you're underweight, to
discussing weight-gain strategies and how to pick the right foods. Throughout, he informs the reader with
interesting and useful tidbits of information. It drives the reader to want more and Dr. Reuben easily meets our
needs -- not only providing more information but also more healthier eating tips.Dr. Reuben discusses the 17 secrets of putting on pounds fast within this book, as well as offering a few recipes and menus for suggested eating habits. Includes a chapter on how to help your child put on weight through behavioral techniques and another chapter specifically written for older adults. The Appendix includes information on how to calculate your Body Mass Index the easy way. This book was filled with useful and accurate information and is readily recommended for anyone looking for help in gaining weight. It may not work for everyone, but Dr. Reuben offers such sensible tips that it's worth giving a try. Indexed. 217 pages, hardcover.
Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist
This well-written guide provides answers to over 200 questions commonly asked by women. Sixteen
easy-to-read chapters cover every gynelogical concern, from menarche to menopause. Dr. Scott Thornton, a
gynecologist, and his wife, Dr. Kathleen Schramm, a psychiatrist, provide a unique perspective on women's
health, answering such commonly asked questions as How should I choose a gynecologist?, What can I do
if I have PMS?, and When will I reach menopause?. This book is highly recommended for any woman
interested in knowing how her body works. These down-to-earth explanations are sure to dispel many of the
myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through many generations.
Feeling Good Handbook
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Depression is a crippling and often misunderstood disorder in today's society. While many people advocate a purely medical model of this problem (and label it a "disease," like cancer), others find it more helpful to explore the depths of depression and other possible causes. Since medication isn't right for everyone with this disorder, and not everyone can afford to attend weekly therapy sessions, David Burns has written a book for those people looking to help themselves through this disorder.
Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions
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Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions
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Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay:Step-By-Step Guide to Helping You Decide
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Divided into 15 chapters, this is a very personal, detailed account of one woman's life living with multiple
personality disorder. Certainly an interesting and insightful journey, this book lets others who also have this
problem know they are not alone. Clinicians might enjoy the book from the "other side" perspective. 232
pages.
Everyone knows Anne Heche most famously from her role as half of the Ellen DeGeneres/Anne Heche gay couple. Yes, she's starred in a few movies, some of which have done well, others not so much, from her background as a soap opera star. So it was a bit disappointing to pick up this book and read it from cover to cover only to discover so little written about the years she was with Ellen DeGeneres. Only after page 211 (of a 248 page book) do we get about a dozen pages of her life with Ellen, and that only as a fleeting, passive description.
This is an excellent beginner's guide for any therapist who is working with a transgendered client for the very first time. It is comprehensive in its breadth and is well-written in an easy-going and straight-forward style. It begins in the first section of the book dealing with initial engagement of the client who is trying to explore their gender identity. These individuals face a number of unique issues that are often found in clients who present with other problems in living. Stages of development and the client's agenda is also discussed in this section, among other topics.
In the second section of the book, the author offers a wide range of techniques and helpful ideas on how to best address therapy with transgendered clients. She spends a fair amount of time discussing experiential methods, including visual imagery, dreams and fantasies in this section, as well as body signals and role playing. Group work is also touched upon. The third section of the book discusses relationships, including some help for couples and helping the client inform others of their transformation.
In the fourth section, the author presents three case histories, including a cross-dressing husband and wife and two transsexuals. The last section deals with future trends in counseling with this population. The Appendix includes bibliographies on gender and humanistic, Jungian and dream topics, as well as a brief description of humanistic psychology. There is also a list of gender-related resources. If there is one failing in this book, it is only that it doesn't go into enough depth and detail with some of the topics. It does draw on the author's own rich experiences in working with these people, though, which easily makes up for it. 200 pages, softcover, large print.
Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life
What can I say about this book? It offers a personal guide to many, many medical resources found
available online, including the big commercial services. And it doesn't limit itself to just the Web, but
includes discussion groups as well as regional BBS's that address specific problems and disorders. It's a
fascinating travel guide to the online world, and offers step-by-step "how-to's" for the beginner. It even
breaks up the monotony of simply listing resources by offering personal reviews of each resource, as well
as personal stories by the people who maintain or use the resources (including yours truly).
My favorite recommended workbook for people who are looking for effective, down-to-Earth strategies
for learning to cope with their anger. The approach is hands-on, so be prepared to do some writing and
actively put into practice the suggestions and exercises the author outlines in every chapter.
The author explains how anger works in our lives, how it perpetuates, and how to recognize it not only in your own life, but in others as well. Once you begin to recognize the types of things which make you angry ("triggers"), the author provides helpful exercises to find more effective ways of expressing your feelings, controlling, or reducing the anger.
The great thing about this book is that these are all skills you could easily learn in therapy.
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