Description
Book SynopsisAnxiety and depression affect over 10% of the population. They can become debilitating conditions if not managed carefully so there are thousands of people looking for advice on how to keep their symptoms under control.
Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies provides readers with practical exercises and worksheets to help them analyse their thinking patterns and overcome the issues that are holding them back. The workbook format is ideal for those wanting to track their progress and make positive changes to both their mental and physical health.
Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition covers:
Part I: Recognising and Recording Anxiety and Depression
Chapter 1: Spotting the Signs of Anxiety and Depression
Chapter 2: Digging Up the Roots of Your Worries
Chapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Change
Chapter 4: Monitoring Your Moods
Part II: Understanding Your Thinking: Cognitive Therapy
Chapter 5: View
Table of Contents
Foreword xvii
Introduction 1
Part I: Recognising and Recording Anxiety and Depression 7
Chapter 1: Spotting the Signs of Anxiety and Depression 9
Chapter 2: Digging Down to the Roots of Your Worries 19
Chapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Change 31
Chapter 4: Monitoring Your Moods 45
Part II: Understanding Your Thinking: Cognitive Therapy 57
Chapter 5: Viewing Things Differently 59
Chapter 6: Challenging and Changing Thoughts 79
Chapter 7: Seeing Clearly: Gaining a New Perspective 101
Chapter 8: Maintaining Mindfulness and Achieving Acceptance 119
Part III: Taking Action with Behaviour Therapy 131
Chapter 9: Facing Your Fears: Avoiding Avoidance 133
Chapter 10: Lifting Your Spirits through Exercise 151
Chapter 11: Taking Pleasure from Leisure 161
Chapter 12: Tackling Life’s Problems: Just Do It! 171
Part IV: Feeling It Where It Hurts: Healing the Body 185
Chapter 13: Taking the Relaxation Route 187
Chapter 14: Making Up Your Mind about Medication 201
Part V: Revitalising Relationships 209
Chapter 15: Working on Relationships 211
Chapter 16: Smoothing Out Conflict 223
Part VI: Life Beyond Anxiety and Depression 235
Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Relapse 237
Chapter 18: Promoting the Positive 251
Part VII: The Part of Tens 265
Chapter 19: Ten Helpful Resources 267
Chapter 20: Ten Terrific Tips to Boost Your Mood 271
Index 275
