Learn to:

Get fear, worry and panic under control Recognise your anxiety triggers Cope with the challenge of difficult situations Calm your thinking using relaxation techniques

Keep anxiety under control and live a calmer, happier life

Although it"s perfectly normal to feel anxious every now and then, severe anxiety can be crippling " especially if left untreated. Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition, offers advice on the different forms of anxiety, practical strategies for changing your thinking to avoid panic attacks, and much more. If anxiety is interfering with your everyday life, or affecting your friends and family, this book is for you.

Not just a worry wart " get to know the types of anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia and post-traumatic stress disorder Become a thought detective " discover how to distinguish thoughts from feelings and cultivate calm thinking Look at your lifestyle " manage anxiety with exercise, good sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, and more Challenge your anxious beliefs " temper perfectionist tendencies, calm the approval addict, balance vulnerability, relax control and reduce dependency Dig out the roots of anxiety " clear the roadblocks to change by finding self-acceptance, facing your fears and seeking help from others

Open the book and find:

How to identify symptoms Details about the biology of anxiety and panic attacks Tips for identifying and tracking your "worry words" Ways to treat anxiety with physical and medical remedies Methods for using breathing to release tension Strategies for dealing with work worries or financial woes Ways to help friends and family manage their anxiety Organisations that offer help and support

Christopher Mogan, PhD,is the director of an Intensive Outpatient Program for OCD and related disorders at The Anxiety Clinic in Melbourne.Charles H. Elliott, PhD,andLaura L. Smith, PhD,are clinical psychologists who specialise in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders.

Introduction 1

Part I: Understanding Anxiety 5

Chapter 1: Showing How Anxiety Affects Our Lives 7

Chapter 2: Examining Anxiety: Whats Normal, Whats Not 19

Chapter 3: Sorting Through the Brain and Biology 37

Chapter 4: Clearing the Roadblocks to Change 49

Part II: A Working Model for Your Anxiety 69

Chapter 5: Becoming a Thought Detective 71

Chapter 6: Watching Out for Worry Words 95

Chapter 7: Challenging Your Agitating Assumptions 107

Chapter 8: Facing Fear One Step at a Time 129

Chapter 9: Considering Medications and Other Physical Treatment Options 153

Part III: Seeing Anxiety as a Part of Life 173

Chapter 10: Looking at Lifestyle 175

Chapter 11: Relaxation: The Five-Minute Solution 189

Chapter 12: Calming the Mind 203

Chapter 13: Mindful Acceptance 213

Part IV: Zeroing In on Specific Worries 231

Chapter 14: Facing a Career Crisis and Financial Woes 233

Chapter 15: Keeping Steady When the World Is Shaking 245

Chapter 16: Staying Healthy 259

Chapter 17: Knowing Your High Risk Situations 271

Part V: Helping Others with Anxiety 283

Chapter 18: When a Family Member or Friend Suffers from Anxiety 285

Chapter 19: Recognising Anxiety in Children 301

Chapter 20: Helping Anxious Children and Adolescents 311

Part VI: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Stop Anxiety Quickly 335

Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Signs That You Need Professional Help 341

Appendix: Resources for You 347

Index 353