Strategies to Free Yourself from Worry and Fear
Millions of people experience panic attacks and anxiety disorders that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, and Phobias is a short, practical handbook that helps readers overcome panic attacks, calm their bodies, and regain confidence.
You do not have to live in constant worry. This accessible guide offers realistic, easy-to-follow strategies for identifying anxious thoughts, managing symptoms, and maintaining steady progress toward recovery. Through self-awareness and practice, readers can move from panic to peace and from avoidance to confidence.
Why This Book Works
Written by Shirley Babior and Carol Goldman, this book gives readers step-by-step tools for addressing panic, anxiety, and phobias with clarity and compassion. It emphasizes practical strategies grounded in proven therapeutic principles such as cognitive reframing and behavioral exposure so you can continue overcoming panic attacks and responding calmly to challenges.
You will learn how to:
• Identify and decode catastrophic thoughts
• Lessen and alleviate physical and mental sensations
• Evaluate your symptoms accurately
• Control your responses under stress
• Manage temporary setbacks with self-compassion
The authors also include personal stories from others who have used these same methods to find freedom from panic and anxiety, proof that recovery is possible and lasting.
What Professionals Are Saying
“Shirley Babior and Carol Goldman have written a terrific handbook to help the many millions of people who suffer from panic attacks. Their approach is sound and effective.”
— C. Barr Taylor, MD, Director of Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Stanford University Medical Center
“This book is extremely helpful in short-term outpatient treatment of patients with many types of anxiety disorders. The comparisons between ‘catastrophic thoughts’ and ‘rational responses’ illuminate the process of change for most panic responders.”
— John E. Denny, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Columbia University Affiliate
“My number one resource for symptom reduction, comprehensive yet succinct, an invaluable daily reference for long-term recovery from anxiety disorders.”
— Julie Britz, MSW, LICSW, Harvard Community Health Plan
“This book will certainly help the very many patients who want to take an active role in their own treatment.”
— Rodrigo A. Munoz, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego
Who Will Benefit from This Book
This handbook is ideal for individuals who struggle with panic attacks, chronic anxiety, or phobias, and who want to take an active role in their recovery. It is also a helpful resource for mental health professionals, group leaders, and educators working with clients managing anxiety-related disorders.
Next Steps Toward Calm and Confidence
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