Good book for anyone who is a worrier
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I was excited to read Jane Rubietta's book Worry Less So You Can Live More: Surprising, Simple Ways to Feel More Peace, Joy and Energy.  It seems like everyone has something that they worry about at one time or another.  It is hard to put those worries in God's hands.  This book has stories from Rubietta's own life as well as tools to help you work on overcoming your worries.  It also has lots of scripture throughout the book.

From the back of the book:
"Exchange Your Worries for Delight in God . . . and God's Delight in You

Weary of worry and its tagalongs: anxiety, discouragement, and exhaustion? Jane Rubietta invites you to leave behind your heavy heart and learn to truly live again. To experience joy and rest in the moment-by-moment pleasure of a God who delights in you--and has all your tomorrows under his control. Jane's picturesque prose offers enduring encouragement and practical tools for change. Discussion questions and journaling prompts make this the perfect book to read on your own or share with your small group and discover how to worry less and live more."

I think that this is a good book for anyone who is a worrier.  Each chapter has questions for the reader to answer as well as a Votum and Benedictus--a prayer and a response from God.  I recommend this book if you are looking for something to help you in your journey to stop worrying so much!
*I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review*
977067
I am 32 years old and after a miscarriage in December I was recently diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and agoraphobia (due to a major hormonal inbalance, I believe). Even with all the medication I am on and weekly visits to my therapist, this book has helped me the most. I love the way it's laid out and I love the worksheets but this book would still be very useful even without using the worksheets. It's not as much of a "workbook" as I thought it would. It's so much better. If you have struggled with anxiety, panic attacks and phobias BUY THIS BOOK.
4054002
This book absolutely helped my daughter understand her anxiety, and to visualize what happens when we overthink worries. We refer to "planting seeds" now when she asks questions that I know will lead to unnecessary worry. This is a great book and I would definitely recommend it to a parent with a child that worries and harbors fear of the most minor things.
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I received the book Fearless by Max Lucado from Thomas Nelson Publishing. The subtitle is Imagine Your Life Without Fear. The book has about 13 chapters covering fears that individuals can feel free to lay aside. The 14th chapter covers the only truly healthy fear, that being the fear of the Lord. After the final chapter, there is a discussion guide for each chapter which would be useful for using in group studies.
This was not a profoundly deep book, but it did cover basic fears that most people struggle with at one time or another. In the first two chapters, he covers fears that haunt us in our minds such as not mattering and disappointing God. He follows this with a chapter in which he offers tips as to how to stop worries from plaguing you. In the next couple of chapters, he discusses the fears common in raising children and many fears we easily succumb to when looking at the world around us. These fears include the anxiety we can experience when facing circumstances that overwhelm us, situations that can be the worst imaginable, even the anxiety caused by violence in the world and money concerns. The last few chapters deal with a fear of death, or the uncertainty of what is yet to come in life, and doubts about God's existence. Finally, he reaches the chapter I was hoping would be included. This chapter is about the only good fear--the fear of the Lord. He tells the importance of realizing that we cannot put God into our box. He is too great to contain, too awesome to understand, too amazing to explain. When all of our fear is wrapped up in acknowledging His greatness and His control of all things then all other fears become small.
3209488
I bought this book for a friend who was having anxiety issues. While I have not personally read it, my friend stated that they really invited the book and it gave them many practical exercises to help combat their anxiety. I have noticed an observable change in their demeanor since the book was given to them. I cannot say if this is do to the book solely or in part, but there is anecdotal evidence to assume the book was beneficial.
4128251
Before reading Barb's book I could (and would) spend hours just sitting there thinking about all the things I had to do, all the things I felt I wasn't able to do, and all the things I wish I could change. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I often let my imagination (thinking of all 800 scenarios) get the best of me, and then I would end up having a panic attack freaking out over the possibility that this anxiety attack is never going to end.

In Barb's book she introduces a plenty of small ways to help get your worry under control. While I haven't been able to try all of them in the short time since I've read this book I have tried a couple. One of her suggested methods is what she calls the calm method. The final step in that method is to meditate on the thought "God is with me and for me and I am not alone." Since reading that I have started saying that to myself when my panic attacks start and have noticed a significant improvement in the amount of time it takes me to calm down enough to be able to function.

I am encouraged by reading this book because that is just ONE of the methods she offers and I look forward to incorporating more of her ideas into my life. I am also encouraged by her book because I have often times felt guilty about the depth of my prayer life, and her book also offered a few tips on how to get back into the word. Barb's book gives me hope that I will be able to: win my own personal worry battle, that I will be able to get back on track with my prayer life, and that I can develop a stronger personal relationship with God.
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I recently started skydiving in preparation for my A license. After a couple not-so-perfect landings, I (and my coaches) noticed that I was starting to be very anxious and panic-stricken! One of the instructors recommended this book to me and I have to say that it is VERY helpful in overcoming silly fears. Not only helpful for skydivers, it is also applicable to keeping calm in stressful situations that arise in everyday life. Definitely worth reading!
4893994
I am someone that has dealt with anxiety for many years and still battle with it daily. This book is amazing. The author really knows what shes talking about and gives good insight to those who haven't a clue what anxiety is. Many people judge others who struggle but the truth is we all struggle with something and there really is no normal. I love how the author shares tools and tips on learning how to handle anxiety better. Not only does she give advice on how to help others, but she offers advice on how the person can help themselves. This book is exactly what I at times need the people in my life to do for me. Especially when its those really bad times. It also is what I need people to not do again, in those major bad times. I cannot tell you how many times my anxiety has magnified to the super extremes just due to how someone around me acts or what they say. How all the wrong words are stated etc. I appreciate the fact that someone has really gone into the depths of what anxiety is. It is more than just social phobia. I have gratitude for the author and thank her for her true help. Thank you. I look forward to the people in my life reading this and just maybe, my husband will come to understand. Its not about treating me like a baby, its being there for me when I truly need that extra hand and help...
4898007
I have been suffering from GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) for years. I am on medication and have seen a professional for help. All of this has helped me greatly but it was not until I read this book that I really felt I was back in control of my feelings. Yes it is dated, but much of the really good advice is these days. I couldn't put it down as I went from chapter to chapter being able to relate to everything he was saying. The writing style is easy to read and comprehend and at times humerous. There are hundreds of books, tapes etc that address anxiety/worry but this is the one that helped me the most.
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It is fascinating to me that at 81 years old, I find my ability to control my worry is out of control.  I purchased "Worry by Dr. Hallowell" as it was recommended by my therapist.  I am glad I did.  I read the first chapter and worried more so I went on to other chapters.  I was then able to read in depth and begin to learn more usable information for me.  Now I am going back to the beginning and starting again.  Much better and much more useful information.
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I have read several self help books on Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attacks.  Having had Panic Attacks off-and-on for 20+ years, I have tried everything to help get out of this cycle of fear. This book is, by far, at the top of my list. Dr. Carbonell explains Panic Attacks in a way that is easy to understand and uses several comparisons and examples that fit me to the tee.  One comparison that really stayed with me, and actually helped me explain what I go through to a friend, was going to a scary movie.  People pay to be scared when they go see a scary movie.  They know that they are not in a dangerous situation and that there's nothing wrong when they start to feel scared.  For me, a person with Panic Disorder, I get the feelings of being scared, anxious, panicky, for free. Yet, for years I would think that I'm not "normal" and that I was going to go crazy.  Now I know that all I have to have is an image or thought that is scary, and my body gets "tricked" into thinking I'm in danger.  However, I stress that you have to do the suggested exercises in the book to really help yourself.  I am still going through the book and using the exercises to help get my anxiety under control; this book is not a quick read and is meant to be used over a period of time to help you learn how to retrain you thinking, breathing, etc.  It took me at least 20 years to get to the point I'm at, so I know that it will take some time to re-train myself and break my habits.
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If you are an anxious person in life and still have not found the way to put an relief to it than you need this book. It gives you the understanding of anxiety but also how to get relief from it. So anxious person that you are do way any longer, buy this book.
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As a mental health clinician who treats many anxious people, I believe this book is an excellent resource for people whose worrying habit interferes with their ability to function well. Everyone worries at times, but some people worry compulsively or excessively, leading to symptoms of stress and anxiety. Many anxiety syndromes have worrying as an underlying factor. This book looks at the many facets of worry and how to handle them, even including humor. I especially liked the chapter on "Specialized Worries" - sleep and illness. Whether it's for self-help or for someone you know whose life is impacted by worry and anxiety, Dr. Carbonell's book has many helpful ideas.
4792100
Great book that touches areas of insecurity and uncertainty that many of us deal with.
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First, its short. I like that. I don't like getting bogged down with a bunch of fluff. Second, I like how its laid out. The author tells you what anxiety is and then how to deal with it through natural methods. Third, the natural remedies really do work. Ive been using them for a while now and I can feel the difference. Thats one of the best things anyone can say about a book. Thank you so much for helping me overcome a great deal of the anxiety Ive been feeling these past several years.
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I'm not sure if this book was intended for people with anxiety/panic disorder....but it has been the best book I have read in regards to my mental health.  I have lived with anxiety/panic and OCD for YEARS, and I already know the scinetific and medical reasons why.  I need help with addressing the fear that panic disorder puts into my life....and THIS BOOK is IT! I have had many "ah ha" moments while reading this.
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I just finished reading this book and thought it was really good. I am not sure I will ever re-read the book as much of it wasn't something I struggle with, however I will definitely review the areas I had highlighted again in the future and recommend it to others as well. Very good if you have fear issues (and even if you don't think you do, she'll probably show you differently!) and it was well written.