Tackle anxiety and depression head-on with this practical workbook If you're one of the millions of people affected by—or whose loved ones are affected by—anxiety and depression, you're probably looking for strategies to help subdue or even transcend these debilitating and painful disorders. In that case, Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies is a great place to start.
This book is filled with chapters that cut across diagnostic categories, incorporating treatment techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Use the techniques explored in this book to start making real changes, which can quickly lead to you feeling better. It also includes:
- Practical and hands-on descriptions of mindfulness-based practices you can implement immediately
- Brand-new updates to reflect modern changes in technology, social media, and the prevalence of loneliness
- Consideration of the pros and cons of medications and other biological interventions for depression and anxiety, including exploration of the placebo effect
- Additional worksheets online available for download
Perfect for anyone trying to work through the challenging issues presented by anxiety and depression, for those trying to help a loved one do the same thing, or for those in therapy, this book is an excellent supporting resource that can help contribute to positive changes in the lives of people affected by emotional distress.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Part 1: Dissecting Distress and Preparing a Plan 5
Chapter 1: Sorting Out Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression 7
Chapter 2: Discovering the Beginnings 21
Chapter 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Change 35
Chapter 4: Minding Your Moods 47
Part 2: Thinking About Thinking: Thought Therapy 59
Chapter 5: Untangling Twisted Thinking 61
Chapter 6: Indicting and Rehabilitating Thoughts 79
Chapter 7: Looking at Problematic Assumptions 101
Chapter 8: Managing Mindfulness and Achieving Acceptance 119
Part 3: Actions Against Angst: Behavior Therapy 133
Chapter 9: Facing Feelings: Avoiding Avoidance 135
Chapter 10: Lifting Mood Through Exercise 145
Chapter 11: Entertaining Enjoyment 157
Chapter 12: Moving and Tackling Life’s Problems 167
Part 4: Focus on Physical Feelings 179
Chapter 13: Sleeping Soundly for Emotional Health 181
Chapter 14: Making the Medication Decision 193
Part 5: Relationship Therapy 201
Chapter 15: Restoring Relationships 203
Chapter 16: Smoothing Out Conflict 215
Part 6: Looking Beyond Anxiety and Depression 225
Chapter 17: Reining in Relapse 227
Chapter 18: Promoting Positives 241
Part 7: The Part of Tens 255
Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Seek Additional Support 257
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression 261
Index 265
