Triumph Over Fear: A Book of Help and Hope for People with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias

by Jerilyn Ross

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780553374445
Publisher:	Random House Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/01/1995
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.19(w) x 8.16(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Jerilyn Ross, MA, was one of the nation’s leading experts on anxiety disorders and the author of One Less Thing to Worry About: Uncommon Wisdom for Coping with Common Anxieties. Ross received the 2004 Patient Advocacy Award from the American Psychiatric Association, the 2001 Anxiety Disorder Initiative Award from the World Council on Anxiety and the World Psychiatric Association, a 2000 Telly Award, and a 1994 Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology. She died in 2010.

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Preface: The Most Common Mental Health Problem
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Editorial Reviews

"Filled with hope and wisdom, this unique book combines a compassionate understanding of the inner experience of panic with the latest in modern brain biology."—Robert L. DuPont, M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine

From the Publisher

Ross, president of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, here eloquently addresses today's ``number one mental health problem''--anxiety disorders--and offers help to the estimated million Americans who suffer from them. A former sufferer of panic attacks and agoraphobia, the author compassionately tells the stories of patients who are inflicted by the five primary types of anxiety disorders--panic disorder, phobias (including agoraphobia and social phobia), obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome, generalized anxiety--and how they triumphed over their crippling fears and went on to lead normal lives. Especially moving is the story of Grace, who didn't leave her house for 30 years but is now involved in many social activities. Also discussed are anxiety disorders in children, research on the latest therapies, and the value of tranquilizers and antidepressants to facilitate, rather than replace, therapy. Ross presents goal setting, daily task sheets, the ``six-point'' system, breathing control, and relaxation and exercise to manage panic and phobias. Final chapters offer advice on handling family, friends and associates affected by the anxiety sufferer's behavior and on overcoming setbacks. A valuable guide for patients and professionals. (May)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Ross, founder of the Anxiety Disorder Association of America, writes a cogent volume regarding anxiety disorders and phobias. Among these are more publicized phobias, such as agoraphobia and post-traumatic stress disorder, which physicians may not recognize. After several short case studies of people with a variety of conditions, Ross discusses recovery solutions using drug and cognitive behavioral therapy. She also borrows a six-point therapy from Dr. Manuel Zane, a pioneer in the treatment of anxiety disorders. After conquering a fear of heights herself, Ross climbs on elevators with patients or meets them in their homes. One success story concerns a woman who had not left her home in 30 years. A complementary workbook is Reneau Z. Peurifoy's Anxiety, Phobias and Panic (Life Skills, 1992). Great for public and medical patient libraries.-- Lisa Wise, Univ. of Southern Colorado, Pueblo

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