I want once again to thank my husband, Anthony Auriemma. Without his love, terrific sense of humor, and ongoing support, this book would not have been possible.
I want to thank Lisa Shea, founder of BellaOnline, the largest source of information for women and families on the Internet. She gave me a chance to become an editor at http://HolisticHealth.bellaonline.com. That experience has enriched my life beyond my wildest dreams. It has allowed me to post articles and lead a forum from a holistic viewpoint, as well as offer a weekly newsletter updating my subscribers about new information about anxiety and related mental, physical, and spiritual topics.
Without my agent, Bob Diforio of the D4EO Literary Agency, this book would never have come to fruition. He found a home for my wellness writings at HarperCollins and was instrumental in obtaining a contract for this book in record time. Thank you, Bob, for your help, confidence, and wisdom.
Thanks to my editor at HarperCollins, Sarah Durand, who not only guided the direction of this book but made working on it a joy. I am bathed in a wonderful feeling of well-being knowing yet another of my books has found a home with a publisher who values a wellness and holistic approach.
A special thanks to all the clients over the years who have asked the important questions and shared what worked for them when dealing with the often confusing and sometimes overwhelming aspects of anxiety. Their stories inspired me to write this book.