The Sheldon Short Guide to Worry and Anxiety

Worry is a useful biological response to adverse circumstances, which can sometimes get out of hand. While the anxiety response primes us for action, too much becomes counterproductive. This easy-to-read manual explains how to understand and control your worry, and make the brain's warning system work for you. Topics include:· Defining worry and its mechanism· Preparing to solve your problems - skills to practise· How to solve your problems· Brainstorming and making decisions· Coping with setbacks· When the worry won't stop · Coping successfully with unavoidable problems