Description: Freeing Yourself from Anxiety by Tamar E. Chansky We all know what is healthy to think and what is not, much like we know that eating an apple is better than gorging on donuts. But once we start thinking anxious thoughts, it is tough to move from disaster to reality. Our brain can ruin our day.The roadmap to happiness can be found in "Freeing Yourself from Anxiety." Unlike most guides, Dr. Tamar Chanskys book explains that the solution is not positive thinking, but "possible" thinking. Armed with her strategies, readers can achieve accurate perceptions of their lives that can liberate them from fear and perfectionism.For the 25 percent of Americans who have an anxiety problem, "Freeing Yourself from Anxiety" provides the step-by-step tools for living stress free, without medications. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Is worry wearing you out? Whether its losing sleep over a deadline, fretting about a relationship, or constantly thinking about what you "should have" done or said, anxiety makes life feel like a race from one overwhelming situation to the next. Freeing Yourself from Anxiety reveals the real secret to reducing stress: not positive thinking, but possible thinking. In this breakthrough guide, Dr. Tamar Chansky shows you dozens of simple yet powerful strategies you can use at any time to transform your anxious thoughts, conquer perfectionism and procrastination, and improve the way your brain reacts to stress, even without medication.For anyone suffering with an anxiety disorder or depression, or who simply wants to handle everyday challenges more optimally and successfully, Dr. Chanskys innovative program will help you breathe easier. Get ready to feel calm, confident, more like yourself again,and free to create the life you want. Author Biography Psychologist Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the Childrens centre for OCD and Anxiety and the author of Freeing Your Child from Anxiety. She lives in Philadelphia. Review Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Dont Panic "Surprisingly easy ways to change your worried mind." Therese J. Borchard, author of Beyond Blue"If a brain were to come with operating instructions, it would consist of these pages." Daniel Gottlieb, PhD, author of Letters to Sam "[A] gifted writer and clinician ... Chansky takes the reader by the hand and guides them through the complex maze of thoughts and emotions in a way that is wise, compassionate, and knowledge-based. This is the gift of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety." Blogcritics.org, 2/6/12"[Chansky] shares powerful strategies to help change how one reacts to anxious thought and responds to stress...Chansky is a gifted writer. Her style is clear and entertaining; its definitely not a clinical, textbook read. She provides illustrations and quotes which add levity and helps the reader understand the concepts she describes. This book will appeal to anyone who suffers with an anxiety disorder or anyone who knows a life-long worrier who is in need of help facing everyday challenges." WomanAroundTown.com, 2/16/12"Chansky addresses the issue head on." "Might help you get off the worry-go-round...Freeing Yourself from Anxiety can help change your worrywart tendencies." Calgary Herald (Canada), 3/9 "Whether youre a perfectionist, negative thinker or lifelong worrywart, its a good resource to get the ball rolling on a less-stressful life." Midwest Book Review, March Issue"Its for everyone, covering daily frustrations and how to react to them more positively. From an introduction on how the brain handles anxiety to steps to seeing problems in a more rational manner, case histories supplement keys to possible thinking patterns in a title recommended not just for psychology holdings, but for any general lending library strong in self-help books on positive change." Bookviews (blog), April 2012 "If this problem is one in your own or the life of someone else you know this book will prove a life-changing experience." Montreal Gazette (Canada), 3/24/12 "Too much to do? Lots to worry about? Anxious feelings making you even more anxious? This book by Tamar E. Chansky may help calm you down. Though Chansky...includes a chapter on such conditions as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, she also offers useful advice to those with garden-variety anxiety...Chansky has a lively, accessible style. Her concrete, often humorous analogies can help us fight our anxious demons." Reference and Research Book News, April 2012"Clearly written, it expands the focus beyond just anxiety and provides sections on assessing ones strengths and cultivating compassion and gratitude." Curled Up with a Good Book, 4/18/12"Offers common sense practical options to the epidemic of overreaction that is running rampant today. It is an imminently readable book because it does not talk down to readers or fly above their heads. If you or someone you know can be labeled a perpetual worrywart, buying Freeing Yourself from Anxiety is one of the best things you can do for yourself or them." InfoDad.com, 2/16/12 "Shows how self-defeating thoughts and behaviors can be managed more effectively." Bangor Daily News, 2/20/12"This excellent book just came out but it is already a classic." Philadelphia Tribune, 2/10/12"Offers dozens of simple yet powerful strategies...Armed with [Chanskys] strategies, readers can achieve accurate perceptions of their lives that can liberate them from fear and perfectionism." VIVmag.com, 2/22/12 "Picking up this book just might be the helpful first step we can take, changing what Chansky calls our worry story to the life story we want." Spirituality and Practice "The last section of the book contains a treasure-trove of material on coping with anger, jealousy, loss, shame, procrastination, perfectionism, failure, and criticism. Chansky proves her skills as a clinical psychologist with case histories of people dealing with various anxiety disorders. She really impresses when she offers wise counsel on handling these heavy hitters that are obstacles to the life we want." "The Bookworm Sez" (syndicated column) Long Description Is worry wearing you out? Whether its losing sleep over a deadline, fretting about a relationship, or constantly thinking about what you "should have" done or said, anxiety makes life feel like a race from one overwhelming situation to the next. Freeing Yourself from Anxiety reveals the real secret to reducing stress: not positive thinking, but possible thinking. In this breakthrough guide, Dr. Tamar Chansky shows you dozens of simple yet powerful strategies you can use at any time to transform your anxious thoughts, conquer perfectionism and procrastination, and improve the way your brain reacts to stress, even without medication.For anyone suffering with an anxiety disorder or depression, or who simply wants to handle everyday challenges more optimally and successfully, Dr. Chanskys innovative program will help you breathe easier. Get ready to feel calm, confident, more like yourself again,and free to create the life you want. Review Quote Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Dont Panic "Surprisingly easy ways to change your worried mind." Therese J. Borchard, author of Details ISBN0738214833 Author Tamar E. Chansky Language English ISBN-10 0738214833 ISBN-13 9780738214832 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title FREEING YOURSELF FROM ANXIETY Year 2012 Imprint Da Capo Lifelong Country of Publication United States Pages 336 Illustrations Yes Subtitle 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Worry and Create the Life You Want Publication Date 2012-01-31 Place of Publication Cambridge UK Release Date 2012-01-31 US Release Date 2012-01-31 Publisher Hachette Books DEWEY 152.46 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-01-30 AU Release Date 2012-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40928378;
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Book Title: Freeing Yourself from Anxiety: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Worry and Create the Life You Want
Item Height: 206mm
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Author: Tamar E. Chansky
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Coping with Illness, Popular Psychology
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication Year: 2012
Item Weight: 344g
Number of Pages: 336 Pages