Break Free from Panic with a simple but counterintuitive approach that challenges your instincts. During a panic attack, your gut reaction might be to escape, resist, or hide—but these behaviors can actually make anxiety worse. In the audiobook "Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program for Beating the Panic Trick," Dr. David Carbonell introduces the “Rule of Opposites”—a powerful strategy for reversing the panic cycle. By doing the opposite of what panic urges you to do, you can regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control.

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The WAIT method is a gentle, powerful way to navigate overwhelming emotions and regain your sense of calm. If you’ve ever felt hijacked by your feelings—swept up in anxiety, frustration, or sadness—this simple practice can help you pause, reflect, and respond with clarity. In the audiobook "The Emotionally Sensitive Person: Finding Peace When Your Emotions Overwhelm You," psychologist Karyn D. Hall introduces the WAIT method: Watch, Accept, Investigate, Take time. It’s a mindful, step-by-step approach to help you break free from reactive patterns and build emotional resilience.

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Calm anxiety and worry with a simple shift in how you breathe. When anxiety strikes, it often shows up in our bodies—tight chests, shallow breaths, a sense of suffocation. But as Dr. David Carbonell explains in the audiobook "The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It,"these symptoms aren’t signs of danger—they’re just your body sounding a false alarm. In this excerpt, he shares a practical belly breathing exercise to ease physical discomfort and help you feel grounded again.

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