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DON'T PANIC: TAKING CONTROL OF ANXIETY ATTACKS
(REVISED EDITION)
Table of Contents
Foreword by Aaron Beck, M.D.
Part I: Identifying the Problem
1. Introduction: The Panic Attack
2. Physical Causes of Panic-like Symptoms (revised)
Rapid or Irregular Heart Rate - Difficulty Breathing--Dizziness and Vertigo--Multiple Symptoms--Side Effects of Medications
3. Panic Within Psychological Disorders
Panic Disorder - Agoraphobia - Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Social Phobia - Specific Phobias - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
4. Agoraphobia and the Panic-Prone Personality
The Power of Beliefs Learned in the Past - Coping in the Present
5. Four Complicating Problems
Premenstrual Syndrome - Hypoglycemia - Depression - Alcoholism
6. Panic in the Context of Heart and Lung Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse - Recovery from Myocardial Infarction - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Part II: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks
7. The Anatomy of Panic
Winning Through Intimidation - The Surprise Attack - Controlling the Mind - Forecasting the Future - The Planned Retreat - Why Me?
8. Who's in Control?
Distrusting the Unconscious - The Emergency Response - Tricking the Brain
9. Why the Body Reacts
Well-Worn Paths - Images and Interpretations - Taking Away Choice
10. The Calming Response
Memories and Images - Focusing the Mind - Taking Conscious Control
11. The Breath of Life
Signals of Change - Two Types of Breathing - The Hyperventilation Syndrome - The Foundation Skills
12. Releasing Tensions (revised)
Cue-Controlled Deep Muscle Relaxation - Generalized Relaxation and Imagery - Meditation - Which Method is Best for You?
13. How to Inoculate Yourself Against Panic: The Eight Attitudes of Recovery (new)
14. Your Mind's Observer
Negative Observers - The Independent Observer
15. Finding Your Observer (revised)
The First Important Steps - Your Observer and the Calming Response - Your Observer and Physical Tension
16. Taking a New Stance: The Supportive Observer (revised)
Filtering the Facts - The Supportive Observer - "I Can . . . It's OK . . ." - Disrupting the Pattern
17. Paradox in Action (revised)
The Balance of Power - How to Invite Panic - Giving up the Struggle - Inviting the Symptoms
18. Experience: The Greatest Teacher (new)
Guidelines for Controlling Anxiety Attacks - A Final Note
Part III: Special Issues
19. The Use of Medication (new)
Common Medications for Anxiety Disorders - Guidelines for Medication Use - Medication Profiles
20. The Fear of Being Seen: How to Face Social Anxieties (new)
Biology and Experience: The Possible Contributions to Social Fears - The Complex Nature of Social Anxieties and Phobias - How to Get Comfortable
21. Achieving Comfortable Flight (new)
How Did Your Discomfort with Flying Begin? - Why Does Fear Of Flying Take More Effort To Overcome? - Learning How To Fly Comfortably - Use Visualizations for Rehearsal
Resources
Bibliography
About the Author
R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D.
directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Program in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. He is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Wilson specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He designed and served as lead psychologist for American Airlines' first national program for the fearful flier. Dr. Wilson is on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. He served as Program Chair of the National Conferences on Anxiety Disorders from 1988-1991.
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