Overcoming Anxiety. Workbook: Simple Methods of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The onset of anxiety can catch us off guard at any time and in any place: during a morning run, when you're commuting to work, and even at the moment you lie down to sleep. This is normal and happens... to everyone, but if you cannot stop the stream of frightening thoughts that lead to uncontrollable irrational fear and panic, then you need help. In this book, you will find simple and effective methods to overcome anxiety. They are based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. You will practice strategies that will help you get rid of intrusive thoughts. By practicing mindfulness, you will be able to stay calm in challenging situations and learn to overcome deep-seated fears. Each chapter contains easy-to-follow exercises, carefully chosen and based on the latest scientific research. You can perform them independently anywhere and at any time. Most importantly, you will accurately identify your own unique triggers and learn how not to engage in the habitual cycle of fear and panic. If you are looking for a clear and accessible practical guide to getting rid of constant worry, then this book is perfect for you. The author explains how thoughts, habits, and physical sensations interact with each other to create a vicious cycle of anxiety that makes a person feel like a victim. Each section of the book covers techniques for working with one aspect of anxiety disorders. The first step is to achieve physical and psychological relaxation using progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness techniques. In the second step, you will learn how to react correctly to unpleasant thoughts and build a thought model based on reality rather than fears and hypothetical dangers and troubles. This will allow you to focus more on the truly important things in your life. The third step is to face your fears head-on. Through mental imagery, you will learn to cope with the most frightening thoughts, gradually "walk through" the worst life situations, and be prepared for them. The final step is to let go of complete control. Any uncertainty is an inevitable part of everyday life. Ultimately, we face a choice: to continue fruitlessly striving for perfect clarity, even when it is impossible, or to adapt to the fact that not everything is under our control and that life can be unpredictable. In conclusion, you will analyze all the material learned and create a plan for further work to consolidate your results. The book combines a number of effective methods that have been studied for decades with modern approaches to treating anxiety disorders and addressing related issues. It is easily written, well-structured, and rich in advice and techniques for overcoming anxiety. The best way to deal with the problem is to change the course of thoughts and habits. This edition will help you with just that.