Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One's) Worry Or Distress A Problem? (the Almost Effect)
by Luana Marques /
2013 / English / EPUB
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Recognize obsessive thoughts that can cause worry and panic, and
gain the skills to change unhealthy feelings of distress in
everyday life.
Recognize obsessive thoughts that can cause worry and panic, and
gain the skills to change unhealthy feelings of distress in
everyday life.
It is only human to worry about problems in our lives--but for
some, obsessing for weeks and months, avoiding social events and
situations due to feelings of panic can become a regular part of
our lives. If any of these describe you or a loved one, then you or
they may be almost anxious.Those of us who are almost anxious may
never address the issue because we don't fully meet the diagnostic
criteria for an anxiety disorder. In Almost Anxious, Luana Marques,
PhD, describes the spectrum of almost anxiety symptoms, from normal
situational anxiety on one end to a full-blown diagnosable anxiety
disorder on the other. Drawing on case studies and the latest
research, she gives you the tools to:Assess whether your or a loved
one's worry is a problemGain insight on how to intervene with a
loved oneDiscover proven strategies to change unhealthy feelings of
distressGauge the physical, psychological, and social impact of
your anxiety symptomsDetermine when and how to get professional
help when needed.
It is only human to worry about problems in our lives--but for
some, obsessing for weeks and months, avoiding social events and
situations due to feelings of panic can become a regular part of
our lives. If any of these describe you or a loved one, then you or
they may be almost anxious.Those of us who are almost anxious may
never address the issue because we don't fully meet the diagnostic
criteria for an anxiety disorder. In Almost Anxious, Luana Marques,
PhD, describes the spectrum of almost anxiety symptoms, from normal
situational anxiety on one end to a full-blown diagnosable anxiety
disorder on the other. Drawing on case studies and the latest
research, she gives you the tools to:Assess whether your or a loved
one's worry is a problemGain insight on how to intervene with a
loved oneDiscover proven strategies to change unhealthy feelings of
distressGauge the physical, psychological, and social impact of
your anxiety symptomsDetermine when and how to get professional
help when needed.