Be Calm - Proven Techniques to Stop Anxiety Now by Jill Weber (US edition, paperback) - 9781641522083

Manage anxiety anytime and anywhere with simple, practical strategies If you suffer from anxiety, you may feel helpless to reduce your panic symptoms, avoidance behavior, or worried thoughts. Be Calm empowers you to handle your anxiety whenever and wherever it strikes with simple evidence-based techniques that can reduce your anxious feelings and responses on the spot. Learn about the causes of different types of anxiety and their physical and psychological effects. Then learn how to implement effective, practical strategies to help you control even the most acute symptoms, from social anxiety to insomnia to panic attacks. Now when you find yourself in anxiety-producing situations, you'll always be prepared. This easy, accessible self help guide includes: Easy-to-navigate layout—Jump right to what you need with an index for addressing specific situations: emotional or physical symptoms, behavioral disruptions, or unhelpful thoughts. Proven methods—Discover up-to-date psychological tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness practices. Supportive journaling—Find greater insight with interactive "Go Deeper" journaling prompts that take therapeutic strategies to the next level. Find relief from anxiety and open the door to a happier, more fulfilling life with Be Calm.Review Quote“Be Calm is a must-read for anyone who struggles with anxiety. Dr. Weber masterfully distills evidence-based strategies for treating anxiety disorders into a delightful and readable book. This book is filled with expert approaches that offer something for everyone. Whether you are someone who is new to therapeutic methods or already knowledgeable about anxiety techniques, Be Calm offers strategies that engage everyone. It’s a book that can be read again and again, with relatable illustrative examples. If anxiety plays a role in your life and you would like to learn to better manage it, this book is the guide you need. As a practicing psychiatrist, I will definitely recommend this book as a resource to patients. Thank you to Dr. Weber, for giving us a compendium of tools to help us, well, be calm!”—Emily Aron, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Medstar Georgetown University HospitalReview Quote“In Be Calm, Dr. Weber gives step-by-step instructions for implementing effective strategies for reducing anxiety and for getting more out of life. Her compassionate voice and relatable examples make it clear that she understands the many ways anxiety can take over and affect our health and relationships. A wealth of research-based and real-world-tested approaches are presented in a clear, digestible format. Best of all, Dr. Weber takes on the c