When Panic Attacks

If anxiety or panic is affecting your daily life — making you avoid things you want to do, keeping you up at night, or leaving you feeling out of control — this book offers a way out. I recommend it to clients who want clear, actionable techniques for managing anxiety without relying on medication alone.

Who This Book Is For

This book is for anyone who experiences anxiety — from general worry to full-blown panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, or agoraphobia. It is especially useful if you want practical techniques you can apply immediately, rather than a purely theoretical understanding. The techniques in this book are also effective for people who have tried other approaches and not found lasting relief.

What It's About

David Burns, author of Feeling Good, applies the same CBT framework specifically to anxiety. The book covers over 40 different techniques for managing anxious thoughts and feelings — from cognitive restructuring to exposure therapy to paradoxical intention. Each technique is explained clearly with real-life examples and step-by-step instructions. What sets this book apart is its focus on measurable change — you can track your progress and see what actually works for you.

Key Topics

• Understanding Anxiety — The difference between healthy concern and debilitating anxiety
• Cognitive Techniques — Identifying and challenging the thought patterns that fuel anxiety
• Exposure Techniques — Gradual, safe approaches to facing what you fear
• Hidden Emotions — How anger, guilt, or shame can masquerade as anxiety
• Medication and Therapy — An honest discussion of when each might be helpful

Why I Recommend It

Anxiety is one of the most common concerns clients bring to Little Big Journeys, and CBT is one of the most effective approaches for addressing it. This book gives you a toolkit of practical techniques you can use immediately — whether or not you are in therapy. Many clients have found that having these skills to turn to in anxious moments made a real difference in reclaiming their lives.

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