8 useful books that will teach you how to deal with anxiety and stress

1. Cure for Nerves, Robert Leahy

Robert Leahy is a PhD and longtime cognitive behavioral therapist. He has written 28 books that can become a mainstay for every interested person. “Cure for nerves. How to stop worrying and enjoy life ”is one of the author’s most famous works.

The book includes a program that consists of a theoretical part and practical methods of working with anxiety. Everything that Leahy writes about is supported by situations from life, so it will be much easier for the reader to understand and work through the problems that concern him.

"The Cure for Nerves" can be called a universal reference book, which many will find it convenient to refer to from time to time. After a thoughtful reading and gradual implementation of the exercises, it will become easier to understand and control your emotions.

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2. "The Subtle Art of Giving a Fuck" by Mark Manson

If you're worried that everyone around you is smarter, prettier, richer, and more capable than you, then this book will dispel those illusions. Its author, blogger and writer Mark Manson, is sure that many problems arise in modern man precisely because of the cult of success. Its formation is facilitated by social networks, where life is put in a winning light, and everything unsightly remains behind the scenes.

The author believes that constant observation of other people's achievements is a direct way to fixate on your own failures. In the book, Manson tells how to abstract from informational noise, learn to distinguish the important from the second-rate, stop focusing on the lives of others and listen to your needs.

Price: from 299 rubles.

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3. "Don't Feed the Monkey" by Jennifer Shannon

Jennifer Shannon is a practitioner with many years of experience. She has a preference for cognitive behavioral therapy and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Jennifer knows firsthand about them: she herself suffered from chronic nightmares and panic attacks for many years, but in the end she managed to curb constant anxiety.

In the book, the author considers such manifestations of anxiety as perfectionism, hyper-responsibility, irrational anxiety, and fear. She calls these states "monkey" and shares techniques that help her to tame and train. Shannon tells how to not give in to fears, change the reaction to destructive thoughts and understand what leads to stress.

Price: 1,255 rubles.

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4. The Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel

American journalist Scott Stossel knows from a young age what panic attacks, stress and fear are. For many years he looked for ways to alleviate these conditions. Based on the works of scientists, as well as his own knowledge and observations, the author in his book explores the nature of anxiety.

He analyzes the causes of anxiety, talks about the work of antidepressants and tranquilizers, and also shares tips on how to overcome neurosis and get rid of panic attacks, insomnia and phobias.

Price: from 379 rubles.

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5. Anxiety Therapy by David Burns

Anxiety Therapy by psychotherapist David Burns is a book, a workbook, and a guide to applying the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. The publication is suitable for people who always doubt everything, suffer from insomnia from obsessive anxious thoughts, and experience panic attacks.

The author believes that these states are based on irrational beliefs such as: "I'm worth nothing if I don't get this project." Such thoughts significantly worsen the quality of life. In the book, Burns offers an anxiety profile test and provides 40 simple and effective techniques to help you understand the causes and overcome the effects of anxiety.

There is also a mood journal template inside that needs to be completed daily. This practice will help you learn about the factors influencing your psycho-emotional state, recognize your own triggers, notice negative changes in time and quickly start working with them.

In addition, David Burns talks about the signs of recovery and teaches how to cope with relapses of an anxiety disorder. By carefully reading and regularly completing tasks, you will be able to take control of your condition and begin to enjoy life.

Price: from 299 rubles.

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6. Relief from Anxiety and Depression by Michael Tompkins

A book by Michael Tompkins, Ph.D.

Many people in a state of anxiety and stress prefer to forget and quickly distract from their experiences. The author believes that such an approach cannot be called effective in the long term. It offers a set of tools and practices that help you understand feelings and emotions, learn how to manage your condition and stay calm in stressful situations.

Price: 707 rubles.

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7. "The Tyranny of Anxiety", Anna Pogrebnyak

The book of Anna Pogrebnyak, a practicing psychologist, allows you to get acquainted with your own fears and negative thoughts, as well as understand the reasons for their occurrence. After all, accepting the problem and facing it is the first step towards healing.

The author talks about different states, whether it is mild anxiety or a panic attack, about the work of the brain in such moments. The Tyranny of Anxiety has exercises designed to make life easier for anxious people. Namely, to help keep emotions under control, regardless of the situation, to feel comfortable and relaxed in any circumstances.

Price: from 399 rubles.

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8. "Be calm" Weber Gill

This book is a true guide to dealing with anxiety in all its manifestations. Jill Weber is a clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist who has collected cover only proven methods from cognitive-behavioral therapy, used even in especially acute cases. For example, with severe panic attacks. Acceptance therapy exercises, mindfulness practices are an additional arsenal in the fight against anxiety attacks.

Thanks to this book, you can learn to analyze your state, track trigger thoughts, prevent manifestations of anxiety and take it under control.

Price: 537 rubles.

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