The 10 best-ever anxiety management techniques : understanding how your brain makes you anxious and what you can do to change it / Margaret Wehrenberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wehrenberg, Margaret, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anxiety.

Brain.

Medical Subjects:

Anxiety.

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

ix, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Ten best-ever anxiety management techniques

Place of Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2018]

Summary:

Dr. Wehrenberg draws on fresh insights into the anatomy of the anxious brain to get to the bottom of the problem and offer readers practical, effective tips to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. From diaphragmatic breathing and self-talk, to mindfulness, muscle relaxation, and "plan to panic" strategies, you can learn to train your brain, conquer your stress and anxiety, and regain control of your life.-- Adapted from Back cover.

Contents:

Part I. Understanding your brain. How your brain makes you anxious ; Managing your brain with medication

Part II. Managing your anxious body. Technique #1: Change your intake ; Technique #2: Breathe ; Technique #3: Practice mindfulness ; Technique #4: Rest and relax

Part III. Managing your anxious mind. Technique #5: Stop catastrophizing ; Technique #6: Stop anxious thoughts ; Technique #7: Contain your worry

Part IV. Managing your anxious behavior. Technique #8: Control TMA (Too Much Activity)

Technique #9: Talk yourself into changing your behavior

Technique #10: Implement a plan and practice the 3 C's.

Notes:

"A Norton professional book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.

ISBN:

9780393712148

0393712141

OCLC:

1010582660