How to Stop Worrying: New Edition (Overcoming Common Problems)

Worry is a natural warning system. It's your brain's way of warning that something is wrong and needs to be dealt with. But sometimes things get out of hand, and worrying starts to spoil your enjoyment of life and even to affect your health. In this easy-to-read manual, Dr Frank Tallis explains how to understand your fears, and how to control your worry and make it work for you in a positive way. Topics include: Defining worry and its mechanism; Preparing to solve your problems - skills to practice; How to solve your problems - brainstorming, making decisions; Problem-solving in action - did it work? Coping with setbacks; When the worry won't stop - coping successfully with unavoidable problems A Guide To Making Worry Work For You, Helping You To Avoid Stress And Anxiety. The Author Sets Out To Teach How To Understand Fear And Face The Possibilities Of Life Calmly. Frank Tallis explains how you can avoid stress and anxiety, if you know how to control it. You can learn to understand your fears, and face the possibilities of life calmly