The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition Book

Um, I want to give this book to everyone I know as a Christmas gift. I picked this book up on a lark because I was experiencing some anxiety that seemed particularly acute at the time. Boy, was it money well-spent. I had no idea the extent to which anxiety effects so many areas of someone's life. I also didn't realize that many behaviors that can be read as awkward, hurtful, bizarre, or even cruel often come from anxiety, and that these behaviors are so pervasive throughout our culture because of how much day-to-day anxiety exists for most Americans.

This is extremely well-written, well-organized, and comprehensive. It was also quite literally life-changing--I have learned how to spot anxiety at it's start, how to soothe it when seems overwhelming, and also how to prevent it in the first place.

Excellent, excellent resource for anyone who experiences some level of anxiety (which is everyone).