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Index
Cover
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction: The Age of Anxiety
Part One: Understanding Anxiety
1 The Three Aspects of Anxiety
Physical aspect
Cognitive aspect
Behavioural aspect
Self-sustaining nature of anxiety
Nature or nurture?
In a nutshell
2 Understanding Your Own Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic attacks
Phobias
Social phobia
Agoraphobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
In a nutshell
3 Understanding the Way You Think
The way you think
Self-talk and cognitive distortions
Learned helplessness
Becoming more aware of your thoughts
In a nutshell
Part Two: Managing Anxiety
4 Changing the Way You Think
Challenging your self-talk
Replacing negative self-talk and cognitive distortions with positive self-talk
Take control of your brain
Making positive self-talk a habit
Frame your thoughts in positive words and language
Changing the way you think
In a nutshell
5 Taking a Mindful Approach
Awareness, acceptance, acknowledgement, non-judgement and letting go
Beginner’s mind, focus, engagement and patience
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In a nutshell
6 Managing What You Do
How/why worry and anxiety affect your body
In a nutshell
7 Using Solution-Based Problem Solving
Solution-focused problem solving
In a nutshell
8 Boosting Your Confidence, Courage and Assertiveness
Start from a position of strength
Assertiveness
In a nutshell
9 Finding Help and Support from Others
Positive people
Reach out and help other people
How family and friends can help you
Finding a balance between being supportive and enabling
In a nutshell
Conclusion
Other Useful Resources
About the Author
Index
EULA
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