Did you know that the latest research shows that one in three people will meet the criteria for anxiety disorder at some point in their lives?

Even those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety.

World events, lockdowns, the destruction of traditional values, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in todays world.

Catholics are not immune and may be searching for a solution that is both Catholic and clinically sound.

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Anxiety. Even the saints struggled with its effects. From excessive worry about the future to ruminating about the past, anxiety can steal your joy, impact your health, and negatively affect your spiritual life.

Whether you experience brain fog, scrupulosity, panic attacks, or are constantly overwhelmed, it is possible to regain control of your life and experience freedom from anxiety.

Whether you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, this book will help you understand it and take the steps necessary to remediate it and restore your tranquility.

The Bennetts book Anxiety is a tremendous resource for those suffering and for those who aid them. It is replete with absorbing, real-life stories about individuals who endured various forms of anxiety and found healing through practical and spiritual means.

In these liberating pages, you will discover how your brain works; how biology, temperament, and past experiences contribute to anxiety; how to respond to anxiety calmly and rationally; and how to evaluate professional-help options. You will discover:

• Tested remedies and exercises to assist you in regaining your calm when you are triggered
• Practical tips for coping with insomnia, stress, and fear
• Four ways to reframe difficult situations, whether socially or at work, and thereby grow in virtue
• What to do when coping mechanisms become harmful
• How to train your brain to rest in the present moment, regardless of what is happening
• Methods to help liberate individuals from trauma and attain serenity and renewed dignity

Anxiety is one of the authorities, powers, and dominions over which the Lord triumphed on the Cross and which he carried off captive and placed in chains, wrote Hans Urs von Balthasar. Through these stories of liberation, you will be consoled that God has given us the capacity to heal, to have our mental health restored, and to find lasting happiness.

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