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Break the cycle of fear and panic, and take back your life!

If you have experienced panic attacks, you may live in constant fear of another episode. You may avoid triggering situations and environments--such as crowded restaurants, busy freeways, or airplanes. And you may become hypervigilant about bodily sensations that signal another attack. Over time, this pattern of fear and avoidance can interfere with your work and relationships, and get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. So, how do you break this destructive cycle and start living again?

Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)--the gold standard for treating anxiety disorders--this friendly, go-to guide offers powerful skills to help you identify and dismantle the unhealthy thinking patterns that fuel your anxiety and panic, so you can prevent future episodes and improve your overall well-being. You'll also find strategies grounded in mindfulness and attentional training--a method specifically developed to decrease excessive body monitoring--to help you stay grounded and present in the moment.

Get off the panic-go-round with essential skills to:

Move past frightening thoughts
Reduce obsessive body monitoring
Confront anxiety symptoms with confidence
Manage anxiety, phobias, and panic triggers

If you're tired of living in constant fear of having another panic attack, pick up this book and discover a more peaceful, mindful, and liberating way of life.