To Hell with Anxiety. How Not to Become a Frog in Boiling Water and Cope with Panic Attacks and Depression

A unique, honest account by Marina Innorti – a patient with severe anxiety disorder who has gone through a long journey to healing. This book is written in the first person and offers a new perspective on what happens to... a person suffering from insomnia, dizziness, and tachycardia due to endless and all-consuming ANXIETY. You will get acquainted with the story of a prolonged struggle, where each chapter represents a small victory, inspiring and setting the tone for overcoming. Besides the description of personal experience, this book includes practical exercises from psychologist and gestalt therapist Laura Bongiorno that will help you cope with anxiety. To create these helper cards, Laura used various theoretical models, such as nonviolent communication and compassion-focused therapy, as well as her rich clinical experience. The therapeutic action of Marina's story and Laura's practical advice provide effective tools for combating anxiety and set a positive tone. Attention! The information contained in the book cannot substitute for consultation with a doctor. It is necessary to consult a specialist before taking any recommended actions.