Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 150
EAN num: 9780451167231
ISBN number: 0451167236
Label: Signet
Manufacturer: Signet
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 208
Printing Date: September 04, 1990
Publishing house: Signet
Sale Popularity Level: 39253
Studio: Signet
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This work offers help to those suffering from the commonest kind of nervous illness - the anxiety state (often called nervous breakdown). In addition, Dr Claire Weekes offers advice to those whose illness is dominated by a particular fear - agoraphobia.
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This book delivers on what it promises--peace from the suffering that often accompanies anxiety and panic disorders. The book covers symptoms of these disorders that few other books even touch upon, and it offers helpful tips and calming suggestions to help the reader overcome the symptoms. It makes you feel like you're not strange or "going crazy" as a result of anxiety!
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Bought this book in the late seventies. Helped me understand what was going on with me. Keep it and reread it. Its not a "cure", but its a good start on a long path. Believe me its well worth it!
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Probably the best and simplest self-help books I've read concerning anxiety, panic, and the resultant depression. Dr. Weekes was ahead of her time in calming the reader, recognizing the fear and nervous exhaustion facing so many people. Sure- get the therapy and meds if you need them, but read this book and keep it close to your heart! Peace- JB- Chicago
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Many years ago I suffered from agoraphobia, not even having a clue at the time what that meant. While I was never housebound, everyday situations like riding in cars, sitting in the boss's office, or going to the grocery store could produce almost heart-stopping anxiety. I was virtually paralyzed in my life, and certainly would never have accomplished any important life goals in that state -- a condition that crippled me for about ten years. One day I happened on Dr. Weekes's book "A Simple, Effective Cure for Agoraphobia." I don't wish to sound overly dramatic, but my life was pretty much turned around by Dr. Weekes's clear, basic and empowering program. I have remained essentially symptom-free now for 20-plus years. I mean, we all have those nervous-making moments, but mine are now in the normal and manageable range and, while I used to have trouble driving to a nearby convenience store, I have now traveled pretty extensively in several continents -- not bad for a former agoraphobic, huh? Several years ago I wrote a letter to Dr. Weekes to thank her for the profound changes I experienced with this (then) maybe $6 book purchase. Sadly, I learned from her niece in a lovely letter that Dr. Weekes is no longer living. I owe Dr. Weekes a great deal, and would certainly encourage anyone who suffers from an anxiety condition to take a chance on her books. There is always an investment of personal energy in any therapeutic effort, and (as the commercials always say) "results will vary," but Dr. Weekes provided me with a framework that was reassuring, directive and enormously beneficial. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
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This little book helped me when I was suffering a bout of stress related problems. The physical symptoms were alarming and heightened the way I was feeling. The writer explined these symptoms, and the links with the anxious mind, in a very clear and compassionate way.
The book really did bring a lot of comfort,understanding, and it helped me through my problems. This occurred over three months ago, and I feel that I have learned a great deal from the situation: that I was overdoing it at work, that there is a price to pay in terms of the degredation of mental health; this leads to an array of unusual physical symptoms (in my case: pins and needles in arms and legs, inability to catch my breath, noise and traffic in my head and insomnia).
This book explained these and encouraged me not to be too alarmed , explaining that they will eventually pass - and they did.
It's an excellent book which will help you understand what is happening to your nerves. It persuades you to avoid these situations in the future.
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