The Anxiety Cure by Bernhardt, Klaus -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Contents About the Book About the Author Title Page Preface Chapter 1: Panic attacks: what causes them?

Ignoring the warning signs Substances that can trigger panic attacks Drugs Food The dramatic impact of negative thinking on the brain Secondary gain – when panic attacks have hidden benefits A case study of secondary gain Summary: discovering the real causes of your anxiety

Chapter 2: Recognising and reacting to the warning signs

The power of the unconscious Panic attacks: the psyche’s labour of love Neurotransmitters: your psyche’s busy handymen The never-ending struggle: rational thought and gut instinct The doctor says nothing is wrong Summary: why you aren’t ill, even if it feels that way

Chapter 3: Stopping anxiety disorders triggered by external influences

Alternative medications can save the day Defence mechanisms: nausea, hot flushes and dizziness Psychiatric medication: more curse than blessing? Antidepressants Tranquillisers (benzodiazepines) The key to health: personal responsibility and self-respect Fun and relaxation, not highs and lows Summary: stopping panic attacks caused by external influences – quickly

Chapter 4: Rewiring your brain

Anxiety is a learned behaviour Why traditional therapies often do more harm than good Exposure therapy Psychoanalysis Group therapy Distraction The two tiers of successful anxiety therapy The 10 Sentence Method: how to reprogramme your brain The 5 Senses Technique: the turbocharger for psychological well-being First successes, and what you can do to improve even faster Summary: finally free of fear with the 10 Sentence Method

Chapter 5: Dealing with emergencies: first aid in seconds

Sensing anxiety Pattern breaker: the secret weapon against panic and anxiety Testing for your personal anxiety triggers Exposing your anxiety’s weaknesses Stop techniques for visually triggered anxiety The Visual Slide Technique Alternative to the Visual Slide Technique: the Zoom Technique The Slow Motion Technique Stop techniques for anxiety triggered by inner dialogues The Auditory Slide Technique The Pitching Technique Stop techniques for anxiety caused by bodily sensations The Counter Impulse Embodiment – a simple technique with powerful effects The Power Pose Summary

Chapter 6: Finally free from anxiety and panic attacks

Feeling great again! Now, how will you keep it that way? Stick at it! It’s worth it! Looking for advice, learning from experience Why aren’t many more therapists using these methods? Pick the right motivational strategy! Final thoughts

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