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April 19, 2022

Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies

Overview

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.

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About The Author

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She presents workshops and classes on cognitive therapy and mental health issues for national and international audiences.

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CHEAT SHEET

Symptoms of depression and anxiety appear differently for people. Some people have anxious or depressed thoughts, others behave in ways that suggest they’re suffering, and others have sad or worried feelings.Are you sad or worried?The following statements indicate possible problems with emotional distress, including both anxiety and depression.

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Symptoms of depression and anxiety appear differently for people. Some people have anxious or depressed thoughts, others behave in ways that suggest they’re suffering, and others have sad or worried feelings.Are you sad or worried?The following statements indicate possible problems with emotional distress, including both anxiety and depression.
Use these techniques when you’re feeling stressed or a little down as a way to lighten your mood and rid yourself of that “not quite right feeling.” Exercise. Take a brisk walk, jog, or dance for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Increasing your heart rate for a while burns off anxious feelings and increases endorphins, which lift your mood.
When you're feeling a little down or uptight, give yourself a break by trying some of these helpful tips. Just breathe Typically, when you're distraught, your breathing quickens and becomes shallow. These changes in breathing are bound to add to your stress and make you more uncomfortable than you already are.
Feeling guilty about things that have happened in the past or thinking that something horrible is just around the corner is central to most anxious and depressing thoughts. To keep yourself in the here and now use these techniques: Sit quietly and take note of your surroundings. Notice the light, sounds, and everything around you.
Everyone worries and experiences sadness but when these feelings consume you and affect how you relate to people and situations, you could be dealing with anxiety and depression. Go through this list of possible indicators of emotional distress and check all that apply to you (the more you check, the more serious the possible problem): I worry all the time.
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