Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding Anxiety
- Defining Anxiety
- Defining Stress
- The Problem with Anxiety
- How Anxiety Might Affect You
Chapter 2: Determining Your Type of Anxiety
- General Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Phobias
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 3: Practicing Mindfulness to Overcome Anxiety
- Benefits of Mindfulness
Chapter 4: How to Use Breathing Techniques to Stop Anxiety
- The Relationship Between Stress and Breathing
- The Breath-Relaxation Response
- Sympathetic Nervous System vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety
Chapter 5: How to Manage Your Thoughts to Control Anxiety
- Manage Your Anxiety by Managing Your Thoughts
- What Triggers Anxious Thoughts?
Chapter 6: How to Manage Your Activities to Reduce Anxiety
- Learn to Keep a Schedule
- Find Out Where You’re Spending Your Time
- Time Management vs. Managing Activities
- Prioritization
- Plan and Practice
Chapter 7: Ways to Find Instant Calm and Overcome Anxiety
- The Best Ways to Find Instant Calm
- Positive Self-Talk
- Guided Imagery
- Prayer or Meditation
- Practice Gratitude
Chapter 8: Getting In Tune with Your Thoughts and Feelings
- How to Deal with Unhelpful Thoughts
- Understanding Your Feelings
- Realizing Feelings Are Neither Right or Wrong
- Recognizing Your Feelings
Chapter 9: The Importance of Sleep When Trying to Stop Anxiety and Worry
- Bedroom Environment
- Bedtime Rituals
- Yoga and Mediation
- Exercise
- Daily Behaviors
Chapter 10: Changing Your Lifestyle to Regain Control of Your Life
- Foods to Avoid
- Participating in Exercise Therapy
