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A revolutionary mental health book with practical advice for turning your anxiety into an advantage.
In this revolutionary book, Dr. Alicia H. Clark recognizes anxiety as an unsung hero in the path to success and well-being. Anxiety is a powerful motivating force that can be harnessed to create a better you, if you've got the right tools. Hack Your Anxiety provides a road map to approach anxiety in a new--and empowering--light so you can stop anxiety from stopping you.
In this book on anxiety, Clark will help you deal with:
Panic attacks Anxiety in your relationship Parenting and youth Work, money and success Social support 10 myths and misconceptions And moreWeaving together modern neuroscience, case studies, interviews, and personal anecdotes, Hack Your Anxiety demonstrates how anxiety can be reclaimed as a potent force for living our best lives.
Read with other anxiety books like Dare by Barry McDonagh, Hope and Help For Your Nerves by Claire Weekes, Managing Worry and Anxiety by Jean Holthaus, The Worry Trick by David A. Carbonell PhD, and Wired That Way by Marita Littauer.
Author Notes
Alicia H. Clark is a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and relationships. Clark has served as adjunct clinical faculty at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her work has been featured in hundreds of online, print and video publications worldwide. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two children. For more information, see www.AliciaClarkPsyD.com
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
We all know the raised heart rate, tightened muscles, and stomach fluttering that signal anxiety. Warnings about the dangers of excessive stress and anxiety flood the news, and patients are often told to seek ways to avoid it. But what if the dreaded anxiety is a signal that action is needed? What if we could harness our anxiety and put it to good use? Psychologist Clark (with coauthor Sternfeld) begins by dissecting the myths and common misconceptions surrounding the syndrome, explaining common responses to anxiety and then offering practical strategies to provide guidance for anxious people. Far from criticizing the anxious, Clark contends that it's usually the intelligent and empathetic who experience this phenomenon. Using stories from her own practice, Clark demonstrates how sufferers can find the real message behind the symptoms. She urges them to treat themselves with gentleness and to seek help from others. A sense of being out of control seems to be at the root of most anxiety, and Clark's practical suggestions, summed up in her ""Anxiety Toolkit,"" offer solid, comforting ways to master these emotions.--Candace Smith Copyright 2018 Booklist
Library Journal Review
While most of us try to keep anxiety at bay by squelching it, numbing it, or working feverishly against it, licensed psychologist Clark, joined by writer Sternfeld -(Crisis Point), says the emotion can be a mighty energy source, enabling a person to grow, succeed, and even find peace. Using new research based in neuroscience and case studies, as well as interviews and personal experience, the author encourages listening to our angst, cluing in to its message, and acting with fresh insight. After exploring anxiety's role in the areas of relationships, self-esteem, parenting, and so on, Clark outlines a toolkit that guides readers through steps and key questions geared to harness powerful feelings and turn them into motivators. VERDICT While lengthy, this worthy resource offers workable solutions for a common struggle. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
