Life Isn't Just A Panic,​ Stories of Hope by Recovering Agoraphobics

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This book edited by Anita Pace, Life isn’t Just a Panic, Stories Of Hope By Recovering Agoraphobics will touch any of us who have had to confront and overcome adversity in life.

There are stories of hope and will help those who feel there is none. It’s the only book on this subject from the perspective of those who have lived with these feelings and who learned how to take back control of their lives.

It is particularly relevant and inspiring to those of us who have had or currently are having panic attacks and/or agoraphobia. It sheds light on how the two relate to each other. It offers a shared understanding of these experiences and includes first-person stories of recovery and the potential renewal of a “normal life.”
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The stories uncover the treasure lying beneath the pain and personal anguish and terror one feels when experiencing these deep rooted feelings of being alone in this hell. 

This book also educates families, friends, mental health professionals and educators so they will be more supportive and knowledgeable of those so afflicted.
 It will give you a perspective from:

• What is a panic disorder?
• What is agoraphobia?
• Therapists treating patients with these symptoms 
• Coping with these feelings
• Strategies for coping and moving forward
• Others who can relate to your experiences
• A view from a family perspective and
• Possible treatments and where to get more information.

Life Isn't Just a Panic, Stories of Home by Recovering Agoraphobics

Life isn’t Just a Panic, Stories Of Hope By Recovering Agoraphobics will touch any of us who have had to confront and overcome adversity in life. It’s the only book on this subject from the perspective of those who have lived with these feelings and have learned how to take back control of their lives. There are stories of hope that will help those who feel that there is none.

It is particularly relevant and inspiring to those of us who have had or currently are having panic attacks and/or agoraphobia. It sheds light on how the two relate to each other and it offers a shared understanding of these experiences and includes first-person stories of recovery and the potential renewal of a “normal life.”
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The stories uncover the treasure lying beneath the pain and personal anguish and terror one feels when experiencing these deep rooted feelings of being alone in this nightmare.
This book will also educate families, friends, mental health professionals and educators so they will be more supportive and knowledgeable of those so afflicted.
 It will give you a perspective from:

• What is a panic disorder?
• What is agoraphobia?
• Therapists treating patients with these symptoms 
• Coping with these feelings
• Strategies for coping and moving forward
• Others who can relate to your experiences
• A view from a family perspective and
• Possible treatments and where to get more information.

You’ll find that reading these stories will help you accept that there is a name for your pain and that there are strategies to help you cope with your anxieties. Medication does play a large part in treatment but it’s important to discover what you can do to lessen the triggers that cause the panic to begin with. 

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​Life Isn't Just a Panic, Stories of Hope by Recovering Agographobics

No one is braver than an agoraphobic on the road to recovery...

No one is braver than an agoraphobic on their road to recovery. Panic in Agoura phobia rob the life of people who suffer from them. These are stories of courage and by people just like you who have taken the steps necessary to recapture their lives and not only survive but also triumph over their anxieties.
My congratulations to all who have resisted the temptation to hide forever in that 'safe place' and instead faced the fear of the unknown and found a piece beyond." 
Charles R Cobb, M.D.
Panic, Anxiety & Phobia Disorders
Treatment pPogram of Northeastern Oklahoma

Life Isn't Just a Panic...

"Life isn't just a panic contains true stories that inspire, and even more important, inform with ideas about how to manage and overcome the symptoms of Agoraphobia and panic disorder in order to live a productive and  satisfying life."
Shirley Devol Vanlieu, Ph.D. 

"A much needed work! If it's true that courage does not exist without fear, the contributers to this work are truly valiant. Skillful, gut-level, and inspirational writting elevates this book beyond the academic, boring polemic we are so used to. Readers cannot fail to be uplifted, lead through the horror of panic to the glow of hope about a disorder little understood by the public and many therapists as well. Highly Recommended!"
Stan Gurman, M.D.

"This book is a genuine treasure. Anita Pace describes the symptoms of panic disorder with and without agoraphobia and includes effective treatment approaches used today. Each account contains a wealth of understanding conveyed in an easy to read manner that professionals and those who suffer with this disorder will be able to comprehend and indentify with at some level."
Michele M. Carter, Ph,D. Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dept. of Phychology, The American University

Anita Pace's Life Isn't Just a Panic is...

"A collection of writings of people who have suffered from, struggled with, and shown great courage in their attempts to overcome Panic Disorder and Agoaphobia. People currently suffer with these disorders will easily identify with the stories contained in this book and will no longer feel alone in their struggles.
The reader will note a common thread running through this book; with courage, determination, and persistence direct confrontations of fears, most people really reap the rewards of significant improvement.
Frtunately, appropriate medications and cognitive behavior therapy now offer great hope to majority of people with panic disorder and Agoraphobia."
​Rick Warren, Ph.D.
Director of The Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Life Isn't Just a Panic...

"Life Isn't Just a Panic pesents a blend of first-person stories, humorous illustrations, facks from national Institute of Mental Health, and resources for anxiety sufferers.
The person the first person stories capture the struggle that many patients of an anxiety disorders encounter with themselves, their symptoms, family members, and the healthcare system.
Tis book may be a valuable resource for both consumers and professionals caring for them."
Manual E. Tancer M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
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Wayne State Univercity School of Medicine
Director of Psychiatry Research
Veterans Administration Medical Center

"I, as a medical doctor, was very impressed how Anita incorporated scientific information from the well-respected National Institute of Mental Health, making her work more scientifically credible in my eyes.
Anita Pace's book can be a valuable tool for the millions suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia, as well as for their support systems.
Even people whose stories begin before 1980 when the diagnosis of panic disorder was first made have improved significantly and offer stories of hope." 
William D. Kernodle, M.D.
Tucker Physchiatric Clinic, Inc. 
Author, Panic Disorder, The Medical Point of View

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