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Posted by male34 on June 27, 2003, at 20:17:24
ive got anxiety agoraphobia suffer panic attacks(maybe from the darn lexapro),but any good bokks for specific needs of what ive got i picked up the dr burns feel good(yellow colored book)but i must say so far its a lot about depression and not much at all abouty anxiety, im not a depressed person,so id like to get a book just for my anxiety???
Posted by djmmm on June 27, 2003, at 20:47:42
In reply to anxiety,agoraphobia,books???, posted by male34 on June 27, 2003, at 20:17:24
> ive got anxiety agoraphobia suffer panic attacks(maybe from the darn lexapro),but any good bokks for specific needs of what ive got i picked up the dr burns feel good(yellow colored book)but i must say so far its a lot about depression and not much at all abouty anxiety, im not a depressed person,so id like to get a book just for my anxiety???
I think everyone here has probably picked up or read Burns' book ;)
I come for a strong biological background, so I always recommend medication, if you are suffering from agoraphobia, there has been extensive research on the use of Benzos like Klonopin, and long acting Beta blockers, like Inderal LA.
If you aren't into meds, there are many things you can do at home to help yourself, like yoga (yeah, it sounds strange, but it works) And there are online support groups, like this forum.
Posted by whiterabbit on June 27, 2003, at 22:51:31
In reply to Re: anxiety,agoraphobia,books???, posted by djmmm on June 27, 2003, at 20:47:42
"How To Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. It's a classic - easy reading - extremely helpful. I give it four stars.
-Gracie
Posted by male34 on June 28, 2003, at 15:48:26
In reply to Re: anxiety,agoraphobia,books???, posted by whiterabbit on June 27, 2003, at 22:51:31
just curios did it help you with agoraphoibia and anxiety also, im runing out to get it.and is 4 stars the highest a book can get? thanks so much!!!!
Posted by whiterabbit on June 28, 2003, at 17:35:33
In reply to whiterabbit/gracie, posted by male34 on June 28, 2003, at 15:48:26
Yep 4 stars is the highest rating for a book on amazon I believe. I've been toting my own raggedy copy around for about 20 years and I flip through it on occasion when I need a refresher course. I've tried to get through more complicated books like that Elron Hubbard stuff and I wasn't impressed. I like Carnegie's books the best.It doesn't talk about specific phobias although it covers a lot on anxiety and stress. It teaches specific methods of dealing with worry and an
all-around better approach to handling life and it's problems. That sounds like a tall order and it is, but the book is brilliant in its simplicity - no jargon, no tests for deep self-evaluation, no cutesy chicken-soup-for-the-soul type writing. Just sound, honest advice that really works.
-Gracie
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