Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One's) Worry or Distress a Problem? (The Almost Effect)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616494476 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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In Almost Anxious, Luana Marques, PhD, describes the spectrum of almost anxiety symptoms, from normal situational anxiety on one end to a full-blown diagnosable anxiety disorder on the other. If any of these describe you or a loved one, then you or they may be almost anxious.Those of us who are almost anxious may never address the issue because we don't fully meet the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder. It is only human to worry about problems in our lives--but for some, obsessing for weeks and months, avoiding social events and situations due to feelings of panic can become a regular part of our lives. Drawing on case studies and the latest research, she gives you the tools to:Assess whether your or a loved one's worry is a problemGain insight on how to intervene with a loved oneDiscover proven strategies to change unhealthy feelings of distressGauge the physical, psychological, and social impact of your anxiety symptomsDetermine when and how to get professional help when needed.
A comprehensive and refreshing perspective on anxiety Anoush As both a worrier and clinical psychology student, I found this book refreshing and enjoyable to read.Almost Anxious brings together practical tips and strategies with empirical evidence and fascinating background research to create a practical, interesting, and easy-to-read self-help book. It is engaging and informative without being too academic or complicated. I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Marques' use of patient examples and her explanation of the adaptive, evolutionary role of anxiety. I also appreciated her distinctions and tips that were specific to the different manifestations of anxiety--panic, worry, social. Her use of exerci. Love this book!!!!! Louise I've read a lot about anxiety, and prior to reading this book, I thought I knew all there was to know about it. I was wrong! Almost Anxious was a phenomenal read, giving me information about my own anxiety, and that of my friends and family, that was pragmatic. Dr. Marques puts a fresh spin on anxiety, explaining how my anxiety is actually evolutionarily adaptive; I just need to make it work for me! I loved all of the worksheets, and found her exercises extremely helpful in managing my anxiety when it gets to be a little too high. She gave me usable tools that I've been telling all my friends about! I highly recommend this book to. loved the case studies Linda Hogg A very practical, understandable approach to anxiety that could be challenged by the individual VS more serious cases of anxiety which need more advanced consideration loved the case studies!
Accessible to the general reader, it provides an abundance of useful tips for people struggling to cope with symptoms of anxiety."--Richard J. The best thing about this book, however, is Dr. Pollack, MD, The Grainger Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Rush University Medical Center"Almost Anxious is an engaging, informative, and evidence-based book. It brings together so much information about anxiety and worry, even if it is 'just' almost, and it does so in a way that is easy to understand and apply to one's own life. This is an important book for persons troubled by anxiety and worry."--Richard G. It is a must-read for any consumer."--Stefan G. Marques, an expert clinici