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Summary: It cured me - I am forever grateful to Dr. Weekes.
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"It cured me"....this is the first and only self-help book that I think highly enough of to use those words to describe it.
My own experience with anxiety attacks began shortly before I graduated from high school. Back then, not much anyone was talking about "panic attacks" so I had never heard of them. Consequently, I thought my anxiety experience was a prelude to total insanity....no joke. Not wanting to spend my days as a drooling loony locked in a padded room (these were the prevailing stereotypes back then) I actually came to the brink of suicide on more than one occasion.
I suffered horribly with anxiety for about ten years until one day I happened to hear James Dobson mention this book on his daily radio program. He was interviewing Dr. Weekes about this book and as soon as I heard the words "panic attack" I knew immediately she was talking about me so I actually swerved the car over to the side of the road and listened intently to the rest of the show. I couldn't afford to buy the book so I drove directly to the public library and checked out a copy. That book saved my life! It not only reassured me that I wasn't loosing my mind but it outlined a simple mental technique I could use to lose my fear of the panic attack, and thereby avoid the panic attack altogether. This may sound like an exaggeration, but it took only one reading of the book for me to gain nearly total control of my anxiety problem.
It was several years before I experienced another anxiety attack, and then only because I had forgotten Dr. Weekes techniques over time. A second reading of the book put me back in control again. That was fifteen years ago and I have not had a panic attack since.
If you suffer with anxiety or "panic" attacks, let me assure you there ARE ways to return from that dark place and live a normal life again. Today, there are many good books on the market plus a number of different effective pharmaceuticals which weren't available back when I first encountered panic attacks. This book has helped me and many others who were suffering just like you. I give it my highest recommendation with a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Weekes for saving my life!
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Summary: Thank you Dr. Weekes!
Review: At the time I purchased this book, I was in the midst of a bout of anxiety. After 4 weeks of nervous suffering, I bought this book(not being one to seek out drugs to help me with my issues). After only the first few chapters(!), I felt loads and loads better!
Dr. Claire Weekes has written a book in a way that soothes and relaxes you. If you are willing to try to beat your illness without psychiatric help or drug therapies, this is the book to read! She lays out fundamental principles on dealing with anxiety to relieve your agoraphobia, panic attacks, somatic illnesses, obsessions and more. Really a great book!
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Summary: Helped My Nerves
Review: Before I read Claire Weeks book, called Hope and Help For Your Nerves, I was taking anti-depressant medication and I was afraid to walk to the mailbox. This period, that had lasted 3 years in my life, felt like a bad time. During this time I had 5 or 6 severe panic attacks a day inside my house. Most of the day I felt too panicky and emotionally worn out to complete my chores, like cooking dinner. The panicky and emotionally worn-out feeling I experienced were symptoms of Panic Disorder. This is the illness my psychiatrist diagnosed me with. My psychiatrist lended me Claire Weeks's Book in one of my our appointments. She said that some of her patients had found the book helpful for their panic attacks. I read Claire Weekes's book 8 months ago. I read the book, that contained information on how accept and float with your panic attacks. I practiced some of the skills, that were mentioned in the book. After practicing the skills, that are in Claire Weekes book, the edge came off my panic attacks. My panic attacks didn't feel incredibly unbearable any more. The symptoms of my panic attacks reduced by about a quarter. When the edge came of my panic attacks I was able to do more activities. I was able to complete the activity of my chores, such as vacuuming the house. I was also able to volunteer 3 1/2 hours one day a week at a volunteer organisation. I was able to exercise every day and paint paintings once a week.
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Summary: Old, but still the best
Review: I am a clinical psychologist who has treated many people with panic disorder and agoraphobia. Claire Weekes' books are remarkably helpful. I ask every patient with panic disorder to read this book. It is interesting to me that the book was written before the term "panic disorder" was a common term and the book does not say it is for treatment of "panic." The descriptions of the panic experience are so descriptive, however, that every patient recognizes immediately that Dr. Weekes knows about panic. I have often heard patients say something like "it seemed like she was in my mind and body because she knew just what I was experiencing. The terminology is out of date. However, the wisdom is just as useable now as when the book was written.
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Summary: It cured me - I am forever grateful to Dr. Weekes.
Review: I began to have severe agoraphobia in 1974, but I had no clue as to what was happening to me until, by sheer accident, I came across this book. I believe that it was the only book on the subject at that time. I discovered what the name and nature of my disorder was, and that there were a lot of people who had the same problem. Unfortunately, I gave up the struggle in 1975 and did nothing about it until 1992. From then on, I slowly managed to desensitize myself to the world outside of my neighborhood. I can now make trips of hundreds of miles without a reaction. It is my own fault for not trying harder or sooner. This book could have saved me twenty years of suffering if I had only had the guts to try it out. And yes, it does take guts -- a lot of guts and a lot of faith in God.
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Summary: She gave a name to my suffering
Review: I began to have severe agoraphobia in 1974, but I had no clue as to what was happening to me until, by sheer accident, I came across this book. I believe that it was the only book on the subject at that time. I discovered what the name and nature of my disorder was, and that there were a lot of people who had the same problem. Unfortunately, I gave up the struggle in 1975 and did nothing about it until 1992. From then on, I slowly managed to desensitize myself to the world outside of my neighborhood. I can now make trips of hundreds of miles without a reaction. It is my own fault for not trying harder or sooner. This book could have saved me twenty years of suffering if I had only had the guts to try it out. And yes, it does take guts -- a lot of guts and a lot of faith in God.
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Summary: This book changed my life.
Review: I can't stress enough how much I recommend this book to people who suffer from all types of anxiety disorders. This book simply changed my life. I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for over 15 years, and have been on anti-depressants for 10 of those years. It was only when I came upon this book that I began to make an active effort in changing my way of thinking--and it actually works.
Her method may go against your normal grain of thinking--but you must trust her--she knows what she's doing. She asks that instead of running from your fears, you face them head on, feel every last drop of panic, and then marvel as it automatically floats away. I know it sounds terribly simple, it did to me as well and I began reading this book with a lot of trepidation.
However, Dr. Weekes takes you step-by-step through her process, and you'll be amazed at how wonderful her methodology is. It's not easy, but if you're tired of dealing with your anxiety--put some effort into this and you will be rewarded.
What struck me more than anything was how *well* Dr. Weekes understands anxiety disorders. She knows it like the back of her hand. As I read it, I keep a pen in my hand and underline the symptoms that match my own--and I'm shocked at how in-depth she "knows" my problem. It's an amazing relief to know that someone out there knows what I'm going through and I'm not alone.
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Summary: A True God Send For Anyone Suffering With Panic and Phobia
Review: I have suffered with panic disorder for 14 years now and have been agoraphobic for about 7 years. This is the first book, in all of that time, that has been of any real and lasting benefit to me. If you purchase this book, and really let it sink in and follow Dr. Weekes instructions, you can't go wrong. I have been getting out for over 2 weeks now and am feeling like my old self again, I'm even considering going back to work! I cannot say enough good about this lady and her help that she has given me, more than any doctor or therapist that I have ever visited. Thank you Dr. Weekes for helping me, you're a true God send. Megan
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Summary: I wish that I could've found this book years ago
Review: I've suffered form anxiety attacks for most of my life and they got worse as I grew up. I happened upon little book by Dr. Weekes and I'm amazed. The program works. By following what Dr. Weekes teaches in the book I was able to float right past an attack.
If you have suffered enough and you are so sick and tired of being sick and tired buy a copy of this book. I could go on and on but this book really doesn't need a long winded review. Read it and do exactly what it says and see for yourself.
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Summary: Lifesaver!
Review: In 1976, I suffered my first major panic attack, and no one was able to explain to me why, and why I felt as I did, and how to stop it. I was told to 'relax'. O, sure... I finally found a psychiatrist who handed me the book, asked that I read it, and see if I found myself in it. I, of course, did, and I have done very, very well, ever since.
Even today, I highly recommend this reassuring,helpful calming book! I actually called Dr. Weekes in 1982 to thank her. She was so generous with her words and so wonderful to speak with. I hope she knows just how many people she has helped, and still does, to this day.
Claire Weekes who was an M.D. has left us now, but her writings, and understanding of this problem has saved countless suffering among people trying to find their way out of these feelings of hopelessness.
Overall, it's a great feel-good type of book. Just like my new beverage of choice called s o y f e e. It's made from soybeans that you brew just like coffee. Caffeine-free, you'll find it at www. S oycoffee.com.God bless her for what she did, and may she rest in peace having given us all something to hope for....
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