Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. INTRODUCING A REVOLUTIONARY NEW METHOD FOR OVERCOMING FEAR AND TENSION . . . SO YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY LIFE AGAIN. MORE THAN 200,000 COPIES IN PRINT. CONTENTS: 1. The Power Within You 2. How Our Nervous System Works 3. What Is Nervous Breakdown? 4. The Commonest, Simplest Form of Nervous Illness 5. Cure of the Commonest Kind of Nervous Illness 6. Cure of the More Constant Symptoms 7. Cure of Recurring Nervous Attacks 8. Fear of Leaving the Safety of Home (Agoraphobia) 9. Being Yourself Again 10. Nervous Illness Complicated by Problems, Sorrow, Guilt, or Disgrace 11. How to Cure Nervous Illness Complicated by Problems, Sorrow, Guilt, or Disgrace 12. Problems 13. Sorrow 14. Guilt and Disgrace 15. Simple Explanation of Strange Experiences in Nervous Illness 16. A Feeling of Unreality 17. Obsession 18. Depression 19. That Dreaded Morning Feeling 20. Sleeplessness 21. Difficulty in Returning Home 22. Apprehension 23. Three Good Friends: Occupation, Courage, Religion 24. Dos and Don't's 25. Taking the First Steps 26. Advice to the Family 27. A Husband's Attitude to His Wife's Nervous Illness 28. Fear of Recurring Nervous Illness 29. What Kind of Person Suffers from Nervous Illness? Index. SYNOPSIS: ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM NERVES? "My heart beats too fast." "My hands tremble and sweat." "I'm tired all the time." "I wake up in the night feeling as if I have a tight iron band around my chest." "My stomach churns." "I have terrible headaches." "I'm unable to take a really deep breath." "I can't sleep." "Sometimes I can't leave home, even to do a routine errand." These common symptoms of nervous illness are only "minor" to the people who don't' suffer from them . . . But to the thousands of people who do, they make the difference between a happy, healthy life and one of crippling fear and frustration. Now, Dr. Claire Weekes offers the results of years of experience in treating her many patients--including some who thought they'd never recover. Like them, you can learn how to overcome your battle with the "adrenalin-releasing nerves" that are causing your distress. You can understand and analyze your own symptoms . . . learn how to break the cycle of fear . . . and relax. You can start enjoying life again. - and - "THEY SAY IT'S JUST NERVES . . ." But it hurts! It can stop you from working. Upset your personal relationships. Transform you from the busy and interesting person you used to be into someone else. Dr. Claire Weekes has treated victims of nervous illness with the care that only a sympathetic, understanding doctor could have. From the man who has trouble swallowing . . . to the woman who cannot travel outside the safety of her own home . . . to the young girl who is afraid she will be sick in public. Dr. Weekes has answers for them all. She knows about the tricks your nervous system can play on you, and gives down-to-earth, step-by-step guidance for achieving full recovery. In 1929, Dr. Claire Weekes became the first woman to obtain the degree of Doctor of Science at the University of Sydney. She graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Sydney in 1945, became a member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 1955, and was elected Fellow of the College in 1973. Following graduation, Dr. Weekes spent five years in general practice, was appointed Honorary Physician to the Rachel Forster Hospital in Sydney in 1956, and was named Consultant Physician in 1962--a position she holds today. Dr. Weekes is best known for her pioneering work in the study of nervous illness and anxiety. She has written two international bestsellers, Hope and Help for Your Nerves and Peace from Nervous Suffering, which together have sold more than 350,000 copies. Her most recent book is Simple, Effective Treatment of Agoraphobia. In addition, Dr. Weekes has lectured at psychiatric hospitals in Britain a.

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Title

Hope and Help for Your Nerves

Publisher

Bantam Books, New York

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0553273760

ISBN 13

9780553273762

Binding

Mass Market Paperback

Edition

First Thus 13th Printing.

Condition

Very Good

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Dr. Weekes explains the causes and symptoms of nervous illness and guides the individual in coping successfully with the effects of anxiety

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"A revolutionary new method for overcoming fear and tension...I recommend it with my whole heart."--Ann Landers

-A revolutionary new method for overcoming fear and tension...I recommend it with my whole heart.---Ann Landers

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