
Understanding Panic Attacks: and Overcoming Fear
Author: Dr. Roger BakerPublisher: Lion BooksPaperback:ISBN 10: 0745955452ISBN 13: 978-0745955452What is a panic attack? What does it feel like? What causes attacks? Can they be cured? The authoritative yet practical book helps the reader toward an in-depth understanding of panic. It is essential reading for sufferers, their friends and family, and clinicians. In clear and concise language, it describes a psychological self-help programme for panic sufferers that has been tried and tested over many years. Now in its third edition, this book has been updated throughout to reflect recent research, including the latest developments in cognitive behavioural therapy and new techniques for managing anxiety. "A full recover is possible," Dr Baker explains. "It certainly is not easy, nor quick, but it definitely is possible." Review "An excellent self-help book for sufferers of panic attacks." —Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy "All symptoms of panic attacks are described explicitly. I can't recommend highly enough of this book. Buy this if you have had any experiences of panic attacks, this really helps!!" —Amazon UK Customer Review "I would recommend this book to anyone suffering from panic attacks and anxiety." —Amazon UK Customer Review "Undoubtedly the most important book I have ever read. After 10 years of totally debilitating, often more than daily, panic attacks leading to agoraphobia, a friend handed me this book." —Amazon UK Customer Review "The day someone gave me Roger Bakers book on Understanding Panic Attacks and Overcoming Fear, was the first time in years that I felt a sense of release. It reassured me I was not going crazy and that panic was a thing that can and could happen to the strongest of people." —Amazon UK Customer Review About the Author DR ROGER BAKER is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Dorset Healthcare Mental Health Trust, Coordinator of a Research Unit at Poole Hospital specializing in mind-body research, and visiting Professor at Bournemouth University.