When Panic Attacks

With one out of four Americans suffering from unhealthy anxiety, it is no surprise that several clients are affected with issues such as being anxious, worried, nervous, afraid, or uptight. The good news is Dr. David Burns, a renowned psychotherapist, has developed an arsenal of clinically proven techniques for calming fears holistically and without drugs.

When Panic Attacks teaches how to use more than 40 simple, effective techniques to combat any kind of anxiety. It covers the latest research on drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression and also points out why they may sometimes do more harm than good.

Based on principles of cognitive behavior therapy, When Panic Attacks shows how to unravel the lies client's tell themselves that can cause them to be afraid. The simple, easy-to-use techniques in Dr. Burns' Anxiety Toolkit take less than 60 seconds to work, which can help clients to identify the triggers, analyze the situation, figure out what they can learn from it, and move on.

This guide includes:
• antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications
• common Self-Defeating Beliefs (SDB) such as performance perfectionism, approval addiction, conflict phobia, and more
• a cost-benefit analysis that reviews the advantages and disadvantages of one’s SDB

It goes over questions such as: Why are some people so vulnerable to painful mood swings, while others seem to be naturally happy? What explains the timing of episodes of depression, anxiety, or anger and what triggers these problems in the first place?

Written with compassion and humor, Dr. Burns' latest hands-on guide is an indispensable resource for mental health professionals to present clients with strategies to conquer situations such as sleepless nights fretting over a plane trip, a public speaking engagement, or the safety of a loved one.