Overcoming Medical Phobias

Author : Martin Antony
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1608823571
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Medical Phobias written by Martin Antony and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2006-03-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcome Your Fear of Doctors, Blood, Needles, and More-You Can Do It! Does even the thought of a visit to the doctor's office start your heart racing? You're not alone. Some 30 million of us have a significant fear of doctors, dentists, medical procedures, blood, needles, and so forth. These fears might already have inconvenienced you, but if you're avoiding necessary medical attention, you could be putting yourself in great physical danger. But you don't have to live with these fears anymore. This book can help you overcome your medical phobia, maybe in less time that you ever thought possible. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. Then you'll gradually and safely confront your specific fears. The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia. Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears Learn strategies to prevent fainting Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress Engage your family and friends as sources of support

Author : Martin M. Antony
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781626543522
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Medical Phobias written by Martin M. Antony and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the mere thought of a visit to the doctor's office set your heart racing? If so, you're not alone. Upwards of 30 million of us fear doctors and medical procedures significantly enough to keep us from getting the healthcare we need. The good news is that you don't have to live with these fears anymore. Thanks to the work of Martin M. Antony, PhD and Mark A. Watling, MD, this book can help you overcome your medical phobias, maybe even faster than you ever thought possible. With guidance and techniques based on the most up-to-date psychological research available, Overcoming Medical Phobias will help you explore and gradually confront your fears. This book also provides strategies to help you avoid relapse and information on how to help friends and loved ones who suffer from debilitating medical phobias. If you're ready to overcome your medical phobia, this is the book for you.

Author : Katherine Owens
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 160882473X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Health Anxiety written by Katherine Owens and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you experience troubling symptoms, it’s only natural to worry about your health. But if your anxiety persists even after doctors tell you they can find nothing wrong, it may be hurting you more than it helps. You might research medical conditions on the internet, exercise constantly, or check your body for signs of disease, all the while growing more and more consumed by worry. And that worry has consequences of its own—the never-ending cycle of anxiety can all but destroy your quality of life. If you’re ready to stop being overly preoccupied with fears about your health, Overcoming Health Anxiety offers an evidence-based approach called cognitive behavioral therapy to help you get started. You’ll learn the difference between people with health anxiety and hypochondriacs, find the root of your health anxiety, and challenge illness-related thoughts. In time, you’ll drastically reduce your fears and enjoy a life free from recurring health-related worries. 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.

Author : Patricia Furness-Smith
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1848316909
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Overcoming Phobias written by Patricia Furness-Smith and published by Icon Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you suffer from panic attacks or feelings of crippling dread, Introducing Overcoming Phobias offers proven techniques to help you break down your fears into manageable parts. Psychologist Patricia Furness-Smith teaches the reader to understand their phobias and remove the anxiety surrounding them. STAND UP TO FEAR and increase your self-confidence. UNDERSTAND PANIC ATTACKS so that the symptoms no longer frighten you. CONTROL THE FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE and free yourself from avoidance behaviours.

Author : Martin Antony
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1608826805
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Animal and Insect Phobias written by Martin Antony and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the makers of blockbuster movies like The Birds, Jaws and Arachnophobia well know, animal fears are the most commonly reported phobias. Some 6 percent of Americans suffer from diagnosable animal phobia at any given time, and 11 percent will experience an episode at some time in their lives. Nearly three quarters of animal phobia sufferers are women, and most symptoms of animal phobia come on in childhood. Since most people with animal phobias experience panic attacks when they encounter certain animals, these fears can cause victims to lose significant quality of life. Fortunately, specific phobias are among the most responsive of anxiety disorders to behavior therapy, the research-proven treatment adapted for self-help readers in this book. Readers first learn about their phobia, where it comes from, what factors influence it, and how best to prepare for treatment. Then they learn to confront and overcome their animal and insect phobia. These techniques are effective and fast. The book includes information about avoiding relapse and helping someone else who suffers from an animal phobia.

Author : Rob Willson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780369304766
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Health Anxiety written by Rob Willson and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. For some the anxiety becomes chronic, and they may spend many hours checking for symptoms, seeking reassurance from others, surfing the internet for information about different diseases, or repeatedly visiting the doctor. It is distressing for them and for everyone around them. In fact, health anxiety can be very successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy - the approach taken in this self - help guide. Using a structured, step - by - step approach the authors explain how the problem develops, how to recognize what feeds it and how to develop effective methods of dealing with it.

Author : Marty Martin
Publisher : Bublish, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1647043301
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquer Needle Phobia written by Marty Martin and published by Bublish, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was inspired by a request from a colleague. He suggested I write an evidence-based book for the millions of people across the globe who have needle fears and phobias. The sad reality is there are simply not enough trained mental health professionals to offer individualized treatment for those fearful of getting vaccinated, visiting their dentist, or having blood withdrawn. Conquer Needle Phobia was written to offer you practical tools that you can use whenever you face getting your next shot, receiving a needle injection, or having your blood drawn. Use this book as a reference and resource companion to gain greater knowledge, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence. Facing your fears is never easy, but the hope is that after reading this book you will at very least find the prospect of getting injections of any kind more tolerable.

Author : Margo C. Watt
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1572245581
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming the Fear of Fear written by Margo C. Watt and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the phenomenon called anxiety sensitivity, a fear of the physical symptoms that lead to anxiety, including its contribution to anxiety disorders and a treatment plan to conquer it.

Author : Martin Antony
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1608825256
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Fear of Heights written by Martin Antony and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s hard for anyone to go about his or her day without crossing a bridge, scaling a ladder, or climbing an exterior stair case. Fear of heights can make air travel difficult or impossible; even a ride in an elevator can be a challenging and disruptive experience. Fortunately, specific phobias are among the easiest psychological problems to treat, with fear of heights being very treatable. With a safe and effective exposure-based cognitive-behavioral program to work with, most sufferers will experience relief from their fear after only a few sessions. This book distills the most effective treatments for acrophobia into an easy-to-follow, effective program for overcoming fears for good.

Author : Martin M. Antony
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780198040767
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mastering Your Fears and Phobias written by Martin M. Antony and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-08-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastery of Your Fears and Phobias, Second Edition, Workbook outlines a cognitive-behavioral treatment program for individuals who suffer from specific fears and phobias, including fear of blood, heights, driving, flying, water, and others. The program described in this workbook has proved to be the most effective treatment available for fears and phobias to date. It has a success rate of up to 90% with as little as one treatment session. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), this workbook teaches clients about the nature of their fear and how to overcome it through exposures and changing their negative thoughts. TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! ? All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research ? A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date ? Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available ? Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated ? A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources ? Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)