The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition

The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition
by Edmund J. Bourne

The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition
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Author: Edmund J. Bourne
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-01
ISBN: 1572244135
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Book Reviews of The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition

Book Review: Somewhat dated, some misinformation
Summary: 3 Stars

I think all of us that suffer from anxiety disorders are so happy to find someone who has an inkling of what we are going through that we are willing to give that person five stars, just for their understanding.

First the good: I won't go into detail, because other reviewers have done an excellent job of pointing out how comprehensively the author has listed and described the various modalities that can be used to reduce anxiety-he truly presents a holistic approach.

Next, the not-so-good: the author is a therapist at heart and by degree, and it shows in his writing. Some anxiety disorders, panic disorder for example, really respond much better to medication that therapy, despite the current craze over CBT. He also dislikes the Xanax (Klonopin, Ativan) family of drugs because they are "addictive" (he means "causes dependence"), that is, if you stop taking them the drug abruptly, you may well suffer a withdrawal, so you are advised to taper the withdrawal from the medication, which is a good idea with many meds. What he fails to mention is that the Xanax family (benzodiazepines) is far-and-away the most prescribed and effective psychoactive set of medications for anxiety disorders. You might want to check the Web site [...] or others for confirmation of that statement. Remarkably, he suggests taking medications like gabapentin instead, which are vastly more toxic than the Xanax family (but then, that's not hard, Xanax, et. al. are very, very non-toxic). There are other examples, but the medication section is a bit weak-and as to the objection that medication just masks "the cause"-the cause may be that you chose the wrong parents and inherited the wrong genes.

Another objection is that the author suggests taking mega doses of vitamins for anxiety. This is a well-studied idea, but it just doesn't work, unfortunately. You might look at what the Mayo Clinic or other reputable sites have to say about vitamin therapy, if in doubt. He also recommends a vegetarian diet and eating organic foods-which I am in agreement with from a general health and ethical point of view, but I've never read that organic eggs will bring you peace of mind.

The author also states that antidepressants are not "addictive"-which dates this volume: Effexor is notorious for causing "head-zaps" and other unpleasant sensations upon withdrawal. "Antidepressant withdrawal syndrome" is fairly recent as a concern, but it isn't included in this book. Other antidepressants that patients often have difficulty withdrawing from (after they have waited 6-8 weeks for the drug to do something for their anxiety) include Paxil (which the author mentions) and Cymbalta.

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook may be of use to you if you know nothing about anxiety or if your anxiety is fairly mild-but the book is somewhat dated and contains some misinformation which is presented as fact.

Summary of The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition

    Practical, step-by-step directions for the mastery of:
  • Visualization
  • Self-Esteem
  • Nutrition
  • Medication
  • Meditation techniques
  • Anxiety-triggering health conditions

Over 600,000 Copies Sold

Since its first edition in 1990, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook has sold more than 600,000 copies. Its engaging exercises and worksheets have helped millions of readers make real progress in overcoming problems with anxiety and phobic disorders. The Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health (Norcross, et al., 2003) gave the book its highest rating and praised it as 'a highly regarded and widely known resource.' Thousands of mental health and medical professionals recommend this book to their clients and patients every year. Simply put, it is the single finest source of self-help information on its topic available anywhere.

The text of this edition has been fully revised and expanded and includes two new chapters: a discussion of physical conditions that can aggravate anxiety and an overview of the use of mindfulness practice in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and some forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. As in previous editions, the book offers the most up-to-date information on medications, natural supplements, and complementary strategies that can alleviate anxiety symptoms. The sections on relaxation, nutrition, and exercise have all been updated and broadened.

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