The Worrywart's Companion : Twenty-One Techniques for Turning Chronic Worry Into Smart Worry (Paperback)

Dr. Potter shows how to take charge of worry and the fear and panic it engenders. She provides 21 simple techniques for turning destructive worry into "smart worry". Each technique offers at least one concrete exercise that can be turned to again and again when anxiety gets in the way of productive behavior or sound sleep. This text has a clear message for worrywarts - dont try to stop worrying, but start learning to worry smart. Readers who have watched loved ones become frantic with worry should appreciate this compassionate book. Potter includes 21 techniques, each with at least one concrete exercise that can be turned to repeatedly, for achieving a turnaround.