The Small Guide to Anxiety

ANXIETY SHOULD NOT STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR HAPPINESS

Is anxiety hurting your performance at work, at school, or affecting your relationships? You're not alone - anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adult Americans. In The Small Guide to Anxiety, Dr. Gary Small, a leading expert on brain health, shows how to gain back control. He provides a comprehensive overview of anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.

This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.), and how a small amount of anxiety can actually help motivate us along with the dangers of letting more severe anxiety go untreated. Dr. Small discusses the various types of anxiety, general therapeutic approaches used for all anxiety disorders, and how to know when it's time to seek professional help.

Other topics include:

• How to tell the difference: an anxiety disorder or normal worries?
• How to find a therapist that's right for you.
• How to overcome generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in just weeks.
• How to stop a panic attack instantly, with a small item in your pocket or purse.
• A breakthrough therapy with a 90 percent success rate in getting rid of phobias.
• "Neuromodulation" techniques that reduce your anxiety.
• Ways improve your sleep if you suffer from anxiety.
• And much, much more.

The Small Guide to Anxiety will show you which therapies work best to help you overcome these anxieties, and lead a richer, fuller, more satisfying life.

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