The Small Guide to Anxiety

by Gary Small MD, Gigi Vorgan

Overview

ANXIETY SHOULD NOT STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR HAPPINESS

Is anxiety hurting your performance at work, at school, or affecting your relationships? You're not alone - anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adult Americans. In The Small Guide to Anxiety, Dr. Gary Small, a leading expert on brain health, shows how to gain back control. He provides a comprehensive overview of anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.

This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.), and how a small amount of anxiety can actually help motivate us along with the dangers of letting more severe anxiety go untreated. Dr. Small discusses the various types of anxiety, general therapeutic approaches used for all anxiety disorders, and how to know when it’s time to seek professional help.

Other topics include:

• How to tell the difference: an anxiety disorder or normal worries?
• How to find a therapist that’s right for you.
• How to overcome generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in just weeks.
• How to stop a panic attack instantly, with a small item in your pocket or purse.
• A breakthrough therapy with a 90 percent success rate in getting rid of phobias.
• “Neuromodulation” techniques that reduce your anxiety.
• Ways improve your sleep if you suffer from anxiety.
• And much, much more.

The Small Guide to Anxiety will show you which therapies work best to help you overcome these anxieties, and lead a richer, fuller, more satisfying life. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630060909
Publisher:	Humanix Books
Publication date:	02/12/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Gary Small, (Los Angeles, CA) is a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity Center* at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. His research, supported by the NIH, has made headlines in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s leading innovators in science and technology. Dr. Small lectures internationally and frequently appears on the Today show, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN. He has written six books, including the New York Times best seller, The Memory Bible.

Gigi Vorgan has written, produced, and appeared in numerous feature films and television projects before teaming up with her husband, Dr. Gary Small, to co-write The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, iBrain, The Other Side of the Couch, and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She lives in Los Angeles with Dr. Small and their two children.


Dr. Gary Small, (Los Angeles, CA) is a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity Center* at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience&Human Behavior. His research, supported by the NIH, has made headlines in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s leading innovators in science and technology. Dr. Small lectures internationally and frequently appears on the Today show, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN. He has written six books, including the New York Times best seller, The Memory Bible.
Gigi Vorgan (Los Angeles, CA) has written, produced, and appeared in numerous feature films and television projects before teaming up with her husband, Dr. Gary Small, to co-write The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, iBrain, The Other Side of the Couch, and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She lives in Los Angeles with Dr. Small and their two children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Intro to Anxiety: What is it and do I have it?
Chapter 2: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 3: Panic Disorder
Chapter 4: Phobias
Chapter 5: Social Anxiety
Chapter 6: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 7: Stress-Induced Anxiety
Chapter 8: Medical Illness and Anxiety
Chapter 9: Substance-Induced Anxiety
Chapter 10: Anxiety Associated with other Mental Disorders
Appendix: Additional Resources

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“From fears to phobias, from panic to preoccupations, Dr. Small's Guide to Anxiety covers it all. Chock full of to-the-point pointers, explanations, and advice, this entertaining and easy to read book is a gem.” — Murray B. Stein MD, MPH, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine & Public Health, University of California San Diego

"Translates the latest scientific discoveries into an entertaining, accessible, and practical roadmap to an anxiety-free life." — Alexander Bystritsky, MD, PhD, Director, UCLA Anxiety Disorders Program and Clinic