روانشناسی اضطراب

by Robert Handly, Pauline Neff, مهدی قراچه‌داغی (Translator)

Now, at last, there's a simple, easy-to-follow method for reducing the anxiety and panic attacks that feel like they are taking over your life. Developed by a renowned stress management consultant who has been there himself, you will discover the simple five-step prgram that will help you, conquer fear, reduce or eliminate anxiety, end stress-related illness, and change bad habits, and more--all without drugs or expensive therapy. You don't have to suffer anymore--join the countless number of people who have been helped by Robert Handly's LIFE-PLUS PLAN--starting right now!
"Readable and timely, this is an important self-help book in our stressful times."
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Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction

296 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 1987

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

You might look at this book as either somewhat dated, or ahead of its time, or perhaps a little of both. It advances the concepts of Positive Affirmation and dabbles into the foundational principles of Brain-Heart Coherence before such a term was even coined. Though the examples of real life problems and solutions come right out of the 1980's, the fundamentals introduced at the time of its writing continue to be successfully applied today in many arenas of both individual and guided mental therapy.

The author lays out his 5 basic principles for dealing with issues of anxiety and depression, which are in his own words: (spoiler alert?)
1. "Use the creative powers of your unconscious mind to help you change yourself." Or, in other words, realize that you are subject to years of programming, and that the most efficient way to overcome this is to reprogram your subconscious mind.
2. "Use visualizations and affirmations to change your self-image so that you feel confidence rather than fear." Or, in other words, write a new script for how you think about yourself and your world.
3. "Use rational and positive thinking to see yourself and events as they really are and also to visualize how you want them to be." This is more of an extension of #2, but with the focus being on creating a future reality.
4. "Act as if you are already the way you want to be." Or, in other words, don't wait for your circumstances to change before you take action, for our behavior has the power to shape our reality.
5. "Set goals to become the person you want to be." This is basic goal-setting 101, but more focused on sustaining the efforts made in #'s 1-4, rather than uncovering any sort of revolutionary goal-setting technique.

Bottom line, a careful study of the entire book may not be necessary. But using certain chapters for a deeper dive into some of the areas you find most relevant makes it a worthwhile read.

[Jennifer Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book in the St Johns, Michigan public library when I was in middle school. Something compelled me to check it out and read it. I had a semi-stressful childhood. I think this book gave me life tools for learning how to relax. After all if you learn skills such as the ones in this book at a young age they will improve over time. I must say of all the books I have ever read (other than the Bible) this is the one I am most glad I gave my time too. Oh an when I read it I was not a fan of reading, but I read it in just a few days.

[Filomena · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books to help you with anxiety. I was suffering from severe panic attacks and this book helped me massively, mainly chapters 4 and 5. Those were big eye openers which I still remember and practice to this day.

I first picked up this book randomly over five years ago and the words have yet to leave me. I recommend this to anyone I know who thinks negatively and is suffering from anxiety. Give it a shot!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far so good. This book is a big help in describing and helping anxiety. The great thing is that it is easy to read.

[Zohreh Samiei · Rating 5 out of 5]

اين كتاب، به درك بهتر من از خودم بسي كمك كرد، معتقدم شناختن خويشتن و راههايي براي بهتر بودن و بهتر شدن مهم ترين اصل اساسي زندگيست

[Danny’s bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly useful and informative.

[C.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

when i was 18 this book saved my life...

(embarrassing!!)

[Amber]

1 copy available

[Abdulaziz Fagih · Rating 1 out of 5]

الكتاب يركز على فكرة التأمل والبرمجة العصبية وبرمجة اللاوعي للأنسان وحقيقة أني أعتقد أن مايذكرة الكاتب لا يعد أكثر من سخافات ليس لها قيمة حقيقية في عالم الواقع

[Chrissi Gesme · Rating 5 out of 5]

very helpful