Triumph Over Shyness

by Murray B. Stein

Author	: Murray B. Stein
Publisher	: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages	: 244
Release	:
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 9780071428736

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Intense social anxiety can create consistent nervousness, and loneliness. Fortunately, Triumph Over Shyness, written by two experts in the field and copublished by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, provides much-needed help, with: Techniques to overcome social anxiety The latest information on medication and treatments Ways to improve relationships and manage symptoms

Triumph Over Fear

by Jerilyn Ross

Author	: Jerilyn Ross
Publisher	: Bantam
Total Pages	: 201
Release	: 2009-12-30
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 0307574121

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The National Institute of Mental Health calls anxiety disorders the most common mental health problem in America. They are also among the most treatable. Yet tens of millions of people struggle with hidden fears and restricted lives because they have not received proper diagnosis and treatment. Triumph Over Fear combines Jerilyn Ross's firsthand account of overcoming her own disabling phobia with inspiring case histories of recovery from other forms of anxiety, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder; an post-traumatic stress disorder. State-of-the-art information is combined with powerful self-help techniques, together with clear indications of when to seek additional professional help and/or medication. Also included is the latest research on anxiety disorders in children, plus advice for dealing with family members and employers.

Goodbye to Shy

by Leil Lowndes

Author	: Leil Lowndes
Publisher	: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages	: 289
Release	: 2006-07-12
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 0071737235

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Say hello to new friends, new business opportunities, new love, and new confidence Okay, so you're shy. Here are 85 proven techniques to help you conquer your shyness and change your life for good. No psychobabble. No nonsense. These tested "ShyBusters" prepare you for that upcoming party, work function, interview, date, and the rest of your life. As someone who overcame debilitating shyness herself, professional speaker Leil Lowndes used this method to become a confident woman who has been interviewed on hundreds of TV and radio shows and has spoken to crowds of 10,000. You'll soon be making "fearless conversation" with people who used to intimidate you. You'll learn how to win the love you deserve and ask for whatever you want. You will overcome embarrassing stammering, sweating, clamming up, and wishing you were invisible. Good-Bye to Shy will show you how to: Make a stronger impression at work, at parties, in any situation Feel more relaxed around people, make eye contact, and spark conversations Boost your career, jump-start your social life, and open your heart to new possibilities Say Good-Bye to Shy--and hello to the happy, loving, confident person who's been hiding inside you.

The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook

by Martin M. Antony

Author	: Martin M. Antony
Publisher	: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages	: 271
Release	: 2008-07-02
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 1608820718

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There's nothing wrong with being shy. But if social anxiety keeps you from forming relationships with others, advancing in your education or your career, or carrying on with everyday activities, you may need to confront your fears to live an enjoyable, satisfying life. This new edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you do just that. As you complete the activities in this workbook, you'll learn to: •Find your strengths and weaknesses with a self-evaluation •Explore and examine your fears •Create a personalized plan for change •Put your plan into action through gentle and gradual exposure to social situations Information about therapy, medications, and other resources is also included. After completing this program, you'll be well-equipped to make connections with the people around you. Soon, you'll be on your way to enjoying all the benefits of being actively involved in the social world. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Master Your Fears

by Linda Sapadin, Ph.D.

Author	: Linda Sapadin, Ph.D.
Publisher	: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages	: 141
Release	: 2008-05-02
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 0470342994

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Praise for Master Your Fears "Dr. Sapadin's fascinating guide to mastering our fears and constant worries is essential reading for these times. She offers readers a practical and powerful set of guidelines for taking control of their strong emotions and building a better life in the process." -Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., professor, Stanford University, and past president of the American Psychological Association "Master Your Fears is a valuable self-help book written in clear language, with excellent advice, engaging quizzes, creative exercises and lots of anecdotes about people with all types of fears. Dr. Sapadin supportively explains the fearful lifestyle-and how to change the pattern. She connects with readers, venturing beyond theory and case studies, by openly discussing her own fears and how she overcame them. A must-read if you want to lighten your fear and brighten your life." -Carol Goldberg, Ph.D., host and producer of the award-winning TV program Dr. Carol Goldberg and Company "In this helpful book, Dr. Sapadin does not take a one-size-fits- all approach to the multifaceted experience of fear. Rather, she provides the reader with concrete, creative suggestions for mastering fears based on one's fear style. She also includes simple but powerful assignments that help you create positive change in your life. I will be recommending this book to my clients, friends and all those who allow fear to inhibit their lives." -Pauline Wallin, Ph.D., author of Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-Defeating Behavior "An inspiring, empowering book that will help any reader who has been paralyzed by fear or overwhelmed by a disorganized and chaotic way of living. Master Your Fears provides an abundance of creative yet practical advice on how to change self-defeating emotions and behaviors and leave your fears behind. I highly recommend it!" -Barry J. Izsak, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers "Master Your Fears is an excellent book for all those who are living a fearful lifestyle. Dr. Sapadin successfully blends effective strategies for conquering fears with a comprehensive approach for achieving life satisfaction and happiness." -Elizabeth K. Carll, Ph.D., president Media Psychology Division, American Psychological Association

What You Must Think of Me

by Emily Ford

Author	: Emily Ford
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 208
Release	: 2007-07-10
Genre	: Psychology
ISBN	: 0190463473

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We've all felt occasional pangs of shyness and self-consciousness, but for the 15 million Americans with social anxiety disorder, the fear of being scrutinized and criticized can reach disabling proportions. Such was the case for Emily Ford, who shares her firsthand experiences in these pages. Emily's true story of fear, struggle, and ultimate triumph is sure to resonate with other socially anxious teenagers and young adults. Emily's frank, often witty, sometimes poignant account of how she negotiated all the obstacles of social anxiety--and eventually overcame them with the help of therapy and hard work--makes for compelling reading. Yet this book is more than just a memoir. Emily's story is coupled with the latest medical and scientific information about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and self-management of social anxiety disorder (or SAD). Readers will find a wealth of solid advice and genuine inspiration here. In engaging, accessible language--and with the help of psychiatrist Michael Liebowitz--she discusses what is known and not known about social anxiety disorder in adolescents. She outlines the various psychotherapies available for those with SAD and explains how to seek professional help, how to talk to family and friends about the illness, and how to handle difficult social situations. The result is both an absorbing story and a useful guide that will help to ease the isolation caused by SAD, encouraging young people to believe that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome this illness. Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, What You Must Think of Me will also be a valuable resource for friends and family of those with SAD. It offers much-needed hope to young people, helping them to overcome this illness and lead healthy, productive lives.

Nurturing the Shy Child

by Barbara Markway

Author	: Barbara Markway
Publisher	: Macmillan
Total Pages	: 246
Release	: 2006-07-25
Genre	: Family & Relationships
ISBN	: 9780312329785

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Unlike other books on shyness, Nurturing the Shy Child also offers much-needed information on related problems, including depression, school anxiety, separation anxiety, excessive worry, selective mutism, and more.

10 Simple Solutions to Shyness

by Martin Antony

Author	: Martin Antony
Publisher	: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages	: 149
Release	: 2004-06-01
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 1608828301

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Even though statisticians report that more than 37 million Americans suffer from diagnosable social phobia, common sense suggests that nearly all of us have, at one time or another, had clammy palms and knocking knees because of an intimidating, uncomfortable social situation. The party where you donít know a single soul, the crowded lobby of a movie theatre, the presentation youíve been dreading for weeks-any of these have the potential to ruin your week without necessarily sending you to the psychiatristís couch. The ten simple exercises in this book help you shed your shyness and start socializing with confidence and Èlan. 10 Simple Solutions to Shyness examines shyness by symptoms: physical discomfort, anxious thoughts, and bothersome behaviors. Solutions follow, directly addressing all three. You can carry the book in a briefcase or purse for last minute support and extra confidence. Once the ten simple solutions are learned, they will become your constant companions, providing courage, poise, and composure whenever you need them most.

Treating Health Anxiety and Fear of Death

by Patricia Furer

Author	: Patricia Furer
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages	: 266
Release	: 2007-03-07
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0387351450

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Contemporary culture includes a high awareness of personal and global health hazards. Many people may feel some anxiety in this regard, but some develop an unbearable sense of dread that prevents them from functioning. Treating Health Anxiety gives prescribing and non-prescribing clinicians, as well as the counselors and social workers who encounter the problem, the tools to reduce both the fears and the medical costs that so often accompany them.