“When Panic Attacks: New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life” by David Burns is a groundbreaking book that offers a drug-free approach to managing and overcoming anxiety, providing readers with the tools to transform their lives. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychiatrist and acclaimed author, David Burns presents practical, evidence-based techniques rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
In this comprehensive guide, Burns delves into the complexities of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, and generalized anxiety, and offers a clear roadmap for conquering them. Through engaging case studies, relatable examples, and step-by-step exercises, readers will discover how to identify and challenge their anxious thoughts and behaviors.
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on empowering individuals to take control of their anxiety without the need for medication. Burns provides readers with powerful CBT strategies that can be applied in everyday life, leading to profound and lasting changes. Whether you’re someone who occasionally wrestles with anxiety or someone looking for a path to long-term relief, “When Panic Attacks” offers a proven and accessible approach to regaining control and living a life free from the grip of anxiety.
Contents:
Part I. The Basics
- I Think, Therefore I Fear
- Are You Anxious? Or Depressed?
- Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
- Placebo Nation: The Truth About Antidepressants and Anti-Anxiety Medications
- What Would It Be Worth If I Could Show You How to Change Your Life?
- The Daily Mood Log
Part II. The Cognitive Model
- Uncovering Your Self-Defeating Beliefs
- How to Modify a Self-Defeating Belief
- The What-If Technique
- Compassion-Based Technique
- Truth-Based Techniques
- Logical and Semantic Techniques
- Quantitative Techniques
- Humor-Based Techniques
- Role-Playing and Spiritual Techniques
- Motivational Techniques
- Anti-Procrastination Techniques
Part III. The Exposure Model
- Classical Exposure: Taking a Page from the Tibetan Book of the Dead
- Cognitive Exposure: The Monster in Your Mind
- Interpersonal Exposure: The Fear of People
Part IV. The Hidden Emotion Model
- The Hidden Emotion Technique: Sweeping Your Problems Under the Rug
Part V. Selecting the Techniques That Will Work for You
- The Recovery Circle: Failing as Fast as You Can
- Putting It All Together: The Woman with the Scar on Her Nose
- Feeling Better versus Getting Better: Relapse Prevention Training
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