Panic: One Man's Struggle with Anxiety

by Harry Floyd

Overview

Anxiety and panic are a part of life for almost everyone. They can come without warning, and for many people, facing and overcoming these conditions can be a lifelong battle. In 'Panic,' author Harry Floyd shares his own struggle with anxiety in an effort to guide others who suffer with this often debilitating condition. To combat anxiety in his own life, for years he explored myriad approaches and treatments, including counseling, medication, behavioral techniques, meditation, and spiritual practices, all of which he shares in these pages. Join Harry on his personal journey from anxiety and the paralysis of panic, to self-understanding and acceptance.

Among other topics, 'Panic' discusses:

- Anticipation and its role in anxiety
- How to react when anxiety strikes
- Understanding the life cycle of a panic attack
- Trying new habits to combat the condition
- Trusting oneself
- How openness can make a difference

Product Details

BN ID:	2940045994019
Publisher:	Brandylane Publishers
Publication date:	06/05/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	118 KB

About the Author

Harry Floyd received both his B.A. and M.P.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied religion, psychology and public administration. Harry continues his work to help others confront their anxiety, and to promote open, healthy discussion about anxiety and panic disorder. He lives and writes in Richmond, Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

02/23/2015
As a lifelong sufferer of anxiety, Floyd is all too familiar with panic, whether on the first day of school, in the days before a cross-country race, or simply during everyday tasks. He shares a journey of battling anxiety and panic from youth to adulthood, offering reflections that will appeal to anyone who has ever experienced even the smallest tinges of worry. After opening, in media res, with one of Floyd’s many memories of anxiety, the book’s first part proceeds chronologically through his life. “Fifth Grade” recounts how panic plagued Floyd as a young child, and how he slowly came to understand his body’s reactions; “Time to Perform” tells how, as a growing child, Floyd learned to recognize his cues and triggers, and specific manifestations such as trichotillomania, the compulsive desire to pull out one’s hair. Eventually realizing he needed professional help, Floyd started taking fluoxetine (aka Prozac). The book’s second half charts the author’s progress through counseling, behavioral therapy, and self-assessment, closing with the crucial tools and goals that equipped him to overcome and manage his anxiety. In the book’s last sentence, Floyd tells the reader, “Get to know yourself,” which, as his own story amply demonstrates, is sage advice. (BookLife)

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