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Stand up to anxiety and take back control
Is anxiety running your life? Does it dictate where you go, what you do, or who you spend time with? Does it keep you trapped in a bubble of fear and panic? Anxiety can happen anytime, anywhere--that's why you need simple, in-the-moment skills to stay grounded when worry takes hold. This user-friendly guide will help you gain the upper hand on anxiety, and stop avoiding the people, places, and things that make you anxious--and start living the life you were meant to live.
In Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss , you'll find a practical and direct three-step approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you respond to anxious thoughts, respond effectively to future challenges, and make peace with uncertainty. If you're ready to live a full and vital life without anxiety constantly getting in the way, this straightforward guide will show you how to get back on track.
With this powerful book, you'll learn how to:
"A wonderful resource for anyone struggling with anxiety."
-- David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP , author of Face Your Fears
"Joel Minden has taken wisdom from decades of anxiety treatment research and distilled it into an accessible, compelling book."
-- Kathryn H. Gordon, PhD , psychologist
Author Notes
Joel Minden, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in CBT for anxiety. He is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy; adjunct professor in the department of psychology at California State University, Chico; and author of the blog, CBT and Me, for Psychology Today.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. v |
| Introduction: What to Expect from This Book | p. 1 |
| 1 What Is Anxiety and Who's the Boss? | p. 8 |
| Section 1 Useful Predictions, Not Anxious Fictions | |
| 2 The Anxious Mind: Friend or Foe? | p. 26 |
| 3 Identifying Anxious Fictions | p. 38 |
| 4 Truth or Fiction: Evaluate for Accuracy | p. 60 |
| 5 Making Useful Predictions | p. 70 |
| Section 2 Take Action, Demand Satisfaction | |
| 6 The Satisfying Life | p. 86 |
| 7 How Do You Avoid? | p. 93 |
| 8 Antianxiety Mantra: Do It Anyway | p. 109 |
| Section 3 Accept and Redirect | |
| 9 A Mind You Can't Control | p. 130 |
| 10 What to Do with Your STUF | p. 143 |
| 11 Your Questions Answered | p. 159 |
| 12 Become the Boss: Your Plan in Action | p. 178 |
| Resources | p. 193 |
