Title:
Overcoming Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder, 2nd Edition (Overcoming Books)
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects daily life far more than routine worrying, with real consequences for work, relationships, and wellbeing. This second edition of Overcoming Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder offers a clear, compassionate, CBT-based path to relief. Designed for adults seeking practical help, the book distills proven cognitive-behavioural techniques into accessible steps, exercises, and worksheets that you can apply at home or alongside therapy. It begins by demystifying worry and outlining how anxious thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, then guides readers through a structured program: identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking, build healthier routines, and cultivate confidence to cope with uncertainty. The approach is self-help friendly but clinically informed, making it a reliable companion for anyone who wants to reduce the grip of worry without delay. With real-world examples, achievable goals, and a steady progression from understanding to action, this edition reinforces skills that last, helping you regain control, improve sleep, and engage more fully with daily life. The updated edition reflects contemporary insight into anxiety management while preserving the practical core that has helped thousands of readers.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
What sets this Overcoming title apart is its practical, step-by-step CBT framework presented in a reassuring, non-judgmental voice. The authors combine clinical experience with user-friendly exercises that feel doable for busy lives, not overwhelming. Youll find concise explanations of how worry escalates into GAD, followed by worksheets, thought records, and behavioural experiments you can tackle in small, consistent doses. The book emphasises real-world relevancehow to manage rumination at work, how to reduce anticipatory anxiety before social events, and how to create gradual exposure to feared situations without triggering avoidance. It also foregrounds relapse prevention, equipping readers with strategies to sustain gains over time. The tone is steady, supportive, and encouraging, making it a trustworthy choice for readers who want clear, credible guidance rather than quick-fix promises.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
This accessible self-help guide is ideal for adults who recognise their worry has become a barrier to thriving. It suits readers new to CBT as well as those who have tried therapy and want practical at-home practice. Its a solid match for anyone experiencing persistent anxiety, sleep disturbance, or physical symptoms linked to worry, including university students juggling stress, professionals facing performance pressures, and anyone seeking to understand GAD more clearly. Gift buyerswhether giving to a friend, partner, or family memberwill appreciate a structured, empathetic resource that invites steady progress and personal growth. Clinicians may also recommend it as a supportive self-help companion to complement therapy.
Key Highlights:
- Evidence-informed CBT techniques presented in a clear, practical format
- Structured, progressive program with worksheets and thought records
- Accessible explanations of how worry develops and how to disrupt it
- Strategies for daily life: sleep, stress management, and routine building
- Gentle relapse prevention to maintain gains over time
- Reader-friendly language that respects personal pace and effort
About the Author:
Mark Freeston and Kevin Meares bring deep clinical and research insight to the Overcoming series. This collaboration translates cognitive-behavioural theory into an approachable, do-able toolkit for managing worry and generalized anxiety disorder. Freestons work on anxious thoughts and the cognitive processes behind worry informs the core structure, while Meares contributes practical clinical perspective to the exercises and examples. Together, they offer a trusted, evidence-based pathway for readers seeking lasting relief from anxiety. This second edition refines the guidance with updated examples and clearer steps, maintaining the empathetic, non-judgmental tone readers value in the Overcoming Books line.
Why Youll Love This Book:
If youve ever wished for a patient, no-nonsense manual to tame constant worrying, this book delivers. It combines credible CBT methods with concrete activities you can complete in a few minutes each day, making anxiety feel conquerable rather than overwhelming. The sequential layout helps you build confidence as you progress, while the supportive voice prevents you from feeling blamed for your anxiety. Its the kind of resource that fits on a nightstand or a busy bag, ready to be picked up for small, steady wins. Whether youre seeking personal relief, a helpful gift, or a reference to support ongoing therapy, this edition offers dependable, practical comfort you can trust.
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