Worry, Edward M. Hallowell, MD
Worry, Edward M. Hallowell, MD
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Worry

Author: Edward M. Hallowell, MD

Narrator: Pete Larkin

Unabridged: 11 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/20/2015


Synopsis

Worry consumes time and energy, too often isolates us from friends and family, and prevents us from solving the real problems that are behind the act of worrying. Dr. Edward M. Hallowell makes clear the crucial distinctions among the various forms of worry, showing which are protective and productive, which handicap achievement and pleasure, and which seriously threaten physical health and mental balance. He explains which forms of worry are rooted in inborn predispositions, which arise from misguided attempts to cope with the stresses of daily life, and which are symptomatic of other problems, such as depression or attention deficit disorder. In each case, he maps out the most effective strategies for change—psychotherapy, medication, innovative methods of retraining the brain—many of which the chronic worrier can pursue on his or her own.

Filled with illuminating case histories, anecdotes, and practical guidance, Worry is an invaluable aid to understanding and coping with one of the most common and debilitating but least understood states of mind.

About Edward M. Hallowell, MD

Edward M. Hallowell, MD, is a child and adult psychiatrist and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. He is also the director of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, Massachusetts. He is the author of When You Worry About the Child You Love and Worry. He lives with his wife and children in Arlington, Massachusetts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Paula on July 15, 2011

I picked up this book a few months ago when my neighbor was moving. He put stuff out on the stoop; I scooped this up immediately as I was going through some tough times at that point. Dr. Hallowell is a great writer. He offers insight, tips, anecdotes/case references from his own practice, and lots o......more

Goodreads review by Laurie on August 22, 2022

This book was recommended to me by a therapist in my early 20s, after I experienced a series of panic attacks. I highly recommend.......more

Goodreads review by pri on October 20, 2008

the best book about anxiety i've read so far. compassionate writing and approach with simple guidelines and suggestions. not life altering - but very supportive.......more

Goodreads review by Lora on September 13, 2021

Worry was a very good book about (wait for it) … Worry. There was, of course, some of the expected stuff I already knew about worry – how debilitating it can be in its worst forms and how common it is. But there were also some good strategies for dealing with worry, and some enlightening information......more

Goodreads review by Rose on November 18, 2018

I loved this book! It is an older educational, self-help book. I found this book in my dad’s book shelf a few months back and found out it was borrowed by him from my grandpa which both have read and enjoyed. It’s writing is easy to understand & would be a great book for people who want an introduct......more