Health Anxiety Disorder

Have you ever felt like… Your brain was working against you? Your best life was going to pass you by? You are not alone! Joby thought his life would be different. He thought after paying his penitence in the favelas of Brazil, his life would return to the once promising projection it was on. But it’s not. It’s worse. His mother is dying of cancer, his son Eli and estranged girlfriend, Lizzy, need support Joby can’t provide, and an endless flow of menacing thoughts flood his mind, day and night.

In An OCD Life: OCD, Work, and Careers, Bradford M. Smith delivers an insightful and compassionate guide for individuals with OCD who aspire to build fulfilling, successful careers while managing their mental health. This book goes beyond merely coping with OCD at work. It’s a comprehensive roadmap designed to empower readers to thrive in their professional lives.

Connection is an emotional need that affords us a range of physiological outcomes, but it also has physiological impacts. As you listen to this book, you will understand how our need for connection is the absolute core requirement of our ability to develop as human beings, why we struggle without it, and what we need to do to change it. As human beings our whole lives are about connecting with others.

Every human is born with an automatic response system (nervous) that produces a flight-or-fight response whenever we are faced with a situation that appears scary or takes us off guard. When we are met with an unexpected situation, there is a part of the brain that controls how we react, whether we choose to fight or take a flight. It is that part of the brain that brings about anxiety. It is the same for children. Some leading factors that add to the anxiety disorder in children include biological factors, family factors, and environmental factors.

Overthinking has become a silent epidemic in today's fast-paced, information-heavy world, leaving many of us paralyzed by indecision, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. This transformative guide offers a compassionate and actionable roadmap to help you break free from the cycle of overthinking and regain your mental clarity. Combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-compassion strategies, this book provides a holistic approach to understanding and overcoming overthinking.

Wrong thinking produces wrong emotions, wrong reactions, wrong behavior - and unhappiness! Learning to deal with your thoughts is the first step on the road to healthy thinking. How to handle one's thoughts properly is what this book is all about! It explains the life-changing method the authors call misbelief therapy, and it can work for you.

We’ve all heard the words, “Go ahead, there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Little did we know just how big an impact those words would have on our lives. They were meant to encourage and empower, but over time became engrained in our minds causing doubt and wondering, “What more is there to fear?” This has left some stuck with the same self-destructive fears they’ve had since childhood. Fears that now hold them back from success, happiness, peace of mind, and even . . . love.

Anxiety, nervousness, tension, and stress are all feelings that people experience from time to time. This book includes practical and helpful tips and habits that can bring mental peace and stability, even when in the midst of crisis. This is a great resource for those dealing with loss, career change, burnout, life transition, depression, anxiety, or any struggle that brings mental crisis and stress. Perfect for those not wanting to take medicine, and to compliment medical help.

Inside this audiobook, you will find a wide variety crucial steps to getting rid of your anger once and for all, whether you aren’t sure where your issues are stemming from or are only looking for a way to manage an issue you have known about for years. Managing your anger successfully is all about finding the steps you can take that work for you and by working through them one at a time, and this audiobook will help you do just that, regardless of with which type of anger you are dealing.

50 Things to Know About Depression and Anxiety by Kristin Wunderlin offers an approach to managing symptoms of depression and anxiety that can be tailored to fit into your busy schedule and align with your specific interests. Most books on depression and anxiety tell you to consult with a physician about the new medications available to treat your symptoms. Although there's nothing wrong with that, and this may in fact be necessary, there are a plethora of other methods that can be used alone or alongside medication to enhance wellness, happiness, and healing.

The human reaction to insects is neither purely biological nor simply cultural. And no one reacts to insects with indifference. Insects frighten, disgust, and fascinate us. Jeff Lockwood explores this phenomenon through evolutionary science, human history, and contemporary psychology, as well as a debilitating bout with entomophobia in his work as an entomologist. Exploring the nature of anxiety and phobia, Lockwood explores the lively debate about how much of our fear of insects can be attributed to ancestral predisposition for our own survival and how much is learned through individual experiences.

Esta guía ha sido diseñada por un especialista en salud mental con una profunda comprensión de los mecanismos subyacentes de la ansiedad y el pánico. A través de 15 años de investigación y experiencia clínica, ha desarrollado un enfoque basado en evidencia que combina técnicas cognitivas, conductuales y de estilo de vida para brindar un camino claro hacia el alivio duradero.

Do you have unhealthy anxiety? Do you suffer from sleeplessness, irritability, trouble relaxing, difficulty in concentrating, or fear of embarrassment? From Dr. Jonathan Davidson, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at Duke University Medical Center and one of the most respected experts on anxiety disorders, comes the definitive and solution-filled book about anxiety. The Anxiety Book offers self-assessment tests and serves as a comprehensive treatment guide for one of the most common health concerns in America.

We live in a world where feeling “stressed” or “anxious” is part of everyday conversation. But while the two terms are often used as if they mean the same thing, they are not identical. Stress and anxiety share symptoms—racing thoughts, sleepless nights, tense muscles—but they arise from different roots, follow different patterns, and call for different coping strategies. Misunderstanding the difference can leave you stuck, frustrated, or worse—treating the wrong problem.

Over 30 percent of people consider themselves shy, introverted, or just plain socially awkward! Most people find it difficult starting a new job, giving a speech, or going to an interview. This book is filled with simple advice and easy-to-use tactics – you’ll be surprised to see just how easy it really is to engage, converse, and confidently interact on a daily basis. With these simple strategies, people will be shocked and wonder what happened to make you far more socially aware and confident.

It's hard to watch the news, scroll through social media, or listen to the radio without hearing or seeing something disturbing about the climate emergency. This can trigger all sorts of emotions: worry, anger, sadness, guilt, and even grief but also often over-looked positive emotions like motivation, connection, care, and abundance that support mental health and climate action for sustainable longevity. Written by psychologists with extensive experience, this audiobook shows you how to harness these emotions, validate them, and transform them into positive action.

Living a life free from anxiety is possible. Geoffrey Cole’s story has been called remarkable. What would have broken most, Cole overcame, and developed a new science to help others in the process. If you’re facing what feels like insurmountable challenges, including anxiety, depression, financial ruin, or even incarceration this book is for you. Join the thousands who have had their lives transformed. Step by step, this narrative unveils the inner workings of the human brain, offering valuable insights that anyone can use to enhance their life.

¿Deseas eliminar rápidamente la ansiedad social? ¿Te sientes a menudo cohibida y crítica de ti misma? ¿Te falta confianza en las situaciones sociales? Si alguna vez luchas con la ansiedad en situaciones sociales, no estás sola. Tal vez te resulte casi imposible conectarte con gente nueva, tu mente se queda en blanco, o temes que empeore. Tal vez hasta te sientas atrapada - tu mente se queda en blanco mientras luchas por encontrar las palabras para expresarte. No importa cómo te sientas, no es culpa tuya. Pero tu ansiedad social no se curará a sí misma...debes tomar medidas.

Anxiety and Overthinking Formula — Let It Go offers a clear, step-by-step method to break free from anxiety and overthinking that will show you how to stop being controlled by your mind, break toxic cycles of worry, and reclaim your inner peace with proven techniques and practical tools for lasting clarity and confidence.

Should this book have been written? Should it be read? Why is there still so much stigma, shame and taboo associated with mental health? Why do men struggle so much to talk about their problems? Are we adequately equipped? In the workplace, in your home, in the church, in society? The introduction in this book briefly explains how our brains work, it is a powerful organ. Are you trapped in a negative mindset? This book will change the way that you think.