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This is a wonderful book. It doesn't provide a quick fix for anxiety, but if you are willing (and desperate enough) to take the time to think through the issues raised and try some of the technique suggested, it can be life-changing.The author shares his clients' and his own personal experiences in a compassionate, caring way, and I found that healing in itself.The assumption is that all of us who are dealing with anxiety have a hard time accepting and loving ourselves just as we are. Dr. Bourne provides some powerful tools to start doing just that.The chapters I found most useful and/or thought-provoking were those on meditation and spirituality, but the whole book is great.Highly recommended.
The author freely shares his personal experiences and how he himself was helped by these ways. This book is aptly titled, as it truly goes beyond the typical anxiety management techniques. There are many lifestyle and philosophical approaches offered for consideration. A very good book, even for anyone without anxiety disorders. Kate
Now I feel a sense of relief and like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This book was a dream come true for me. There is also a section on finding your life purpose. I can't take medication for my anxiety and depression. This book helped me find alternatives that set me on the right path. It's wonderful and really helped me set a plan into action so I can fill that empty space causing me so much anxiety. I would recommend this book to anyone who suffers with mild or moderate anxiety who needs reassurance and help.
Goes along with the workbook by the same author. It is easy to read and understand.
I never look to books to give me the ultimate answer. The more I learn about it, the easier for me to deal with it. Which is what we all want, right.And, it helped me understand other types of psychological issues. This book was very good that way, at least for someone who likes philosopical/psychological stuff.I've been diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder, and had a bout of depression last year. Anyway, it's a good read. A very good therapist recommended this to me. If I learn something from it and can apply it in some way to my life, and if it's writen well enough to keep me interested, it's worth it. It became a familiar, known side of me, and when I can separate the rest of me from it and look at it, and study it, it becomes less and less relevant.
In fact, she said that I HAD TO buy it. I did, and learned a lot about various types and triggers for anxiety. I don't suffer from all of those, thankfully, but it is sure interesting to learn how those work. Enjoy.
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