Worry is always with us, but, the lived experience of anxiety is often complex, embarrassing and hard to explain. Using clear, down-to-earth language, this book explores its characteristics, available treatments and effective self-help techniques. Topics include:

How the brain and its chemicals work

How anxiety may interact with other states such as stress, fear, panic, and illness

Symptoms and conditions

Work and lifestyle

Practical measures to combat worry

Thinking about treatment

Guided and supportive therapies

The value of assertiveness

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