Navigating Panic Attacks: Understand Your Fear and Reclaim Your Life

Description

One of the key symptoms of anxiety is panic attacks. However often, or infrequently, you experience them, it is possible to take steps to change how you react. There are ways that you can loosen their grip, potentially even stopping them from happening altogether. This book offers actionable strategies and step-by-step solutions to develop better ways of coping with panic attacks. It promotes understanding, self-awareness and self-care. You will discover how to: - Understand what panic attacks are and why they happen. - Identify your warning signs and personal triggers. - Open a dialogue with family and friends. - Recognise and manage your anxious anticipation surrounding panic attacks. - Practise tailored self-care with the aim of reducing the number of panic attacks you have.

Rita Santos is a clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy, anxiety and anxiety disorders. She completed a PhD on cognitive aspects of anxiety and performance; her research underpinned a novel theory of anxiety. During her career she has developed a broad range of skills, including extensive academic experience and wide clinical expertise. She currently provides CBT training and supervision, and works as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.

'The original meaning of 'therapist' is 'one who stands beside you'. This book is truly therapeutic in the original and the best sense. Dr Santos explains complex scientific findings easily and very clearly. I can think of no better resource for individuals who are experiencing debilitating panic attacks. Dr Santos speaks directly, clearly and with an authority born of experience' -- Michael Worrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Visiting Professor, Regent's University, Head of Department CNWL CBT Training Programmes 'If you or someone you know sometimes suffers with overwhelming panic or avoids situations for fear of experiencing this then I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Santos's indispensable step-by-step guide to overcoming and preventing panic attacks. Most importantly, this is an enjoyable read, packed full of key learning points and exercises to help the reader adapt the information to their own personal experience and make the changes that work best for them' -- Elma Cullen, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor CNWL Training Programmes