Josie Nell & Lisa go back a long way -- they were flatmates soulmates & best mates back in their twenties when life was one long party. Five years later things are different. Josie is married with kids in deepest suburbia free-spirit Nell has travelled the world & Lisa is on the path to career glory (and the salary Premiership). A reunion weekend in London seems a great idea to Josie.. .until she discovers something which will change the course of her life forever. Sassy sexy & very funny this is a great novel about following your fantasies -- & then facing up to the consequences Kate Harrison bestselling author of The Brown Owls Guide to Life The Self-Preservation Society & most recently The Secret Shoppers Revenge. ...

This superb high quality 2-track hypnotherapy CD by Glenn Harrold combines powerful clinical hypnotherapy techniques with state ...

Fear of flying is common affecting up to 30% of the adult population. Overcome Your Fear of Flying written by two psychologists & a pilot looks at effective skills & techniques you can use to help reduce the anxiety commonly associated with flying. ...

Windy Dryden draws a distinction between healthy & unhealthy anger & shows you how you can control your unhealthy anger by understanding what triggers it. Unhelpful beliefs & rigid expectations can lead to a cycle of unhealthy anger which can be dangerous & destructive. However the good news is that you can change this pattern & develop strategies to express your anger in a helpful way so that you can communicate what you feel without scaring yourself or those close to you. ...

This is a self-help manual for those who find that they are spoiling the lives of both themselves & those around them with their almost constant irritability & flashes of bad temper. It speaks to those who often find themselves saying & doing things they later regret. It will help the reader understand why such behaviour occurs & what can be done to prevent it. Like all the Overcoming" guides it takes a positive approach for which the long-term goal in this case is lasting good temper & also looks at how best to handle situations which would tax even the most good-natured person!" ...

There are many forms of anxiety disorder including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Panic Attacks Phobias (including social anxiety) Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Acute Stress Disorder. Even in their most mild forms these disorders can be troubling & exhausting
- at worst they can severely disable a persons ability to function in day-to-day life. Severe anxiety & phobic disorders affect 18% of the UK population. (nopanic.org.uk) Symptoms of anxiety range from the mental & emotional
- depression having difficulty concentrating losing patience easily
- to the physical
- excessive thirst headaches pins & needles & more (www.bbc.co.uk) Often the problem is self-feeding
- people try to keep things under control whilst simultaneously worrying about being anxious all the time & the cycle goes on. Psychotherapy medication & self help are the key treatments for anxiety
- however as many people either dont have access to or choose not to take professional treatment self help is the key for a majority of sufferers. A Dummies book on the subject will present the facts without the jargon & help people find the trustworthy guidance they need.





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A Reading Well: Books on Prescription Title Winner of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit! Do you have a binge eating problem or know someone who does? This authoritative book provides all the information needed to understand binge eating & bring it under control. Whether you are working with a therapist or on your own clear step-by-step guidelines will show you how to: overcome the urge to binge gain control over eating behavior reduce the risk of relapse establish stable healthy eating habits. This unique book has been tested in controlled clinical research & its success rate is outstanding. From a leading international expert here is the advice encouragement & detailed guidance that can help you transform your relationship to food. ...

Many people occasionally suffer from a negative body self-image but for an increasing number of people this can turn into a more serious preoccupation. One per cent of the population will develop Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) a condition characterised by severe preoccupation with a perceived physical defect. Body image problems can cause significant distress & can lead to further problems such as anxiety eating disorders & social phobia. It has long been recognised that negative body image problems are a factor in the onset & maintenance of many eating disorders. However they can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Praise for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & the Overcoming" series: "' Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" is an affordable & highly recommended read
- " The Psychologist". ' The best consumer-friendly CBT-based books... All are very thorough'
- " Observer"."

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As many as one in 20 women in the western world suffer bouts of uncontrolled binge-eating. Going without food for long periods making yourself vomit & taking laxatives you don't need are also common & are symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Such illness costs lives if not successfully treated. Now in its second edition Peter Cooper's sympathetic & highly acclaimed guide gives a clear explanation of the disorder & the serious health issues that can result from it. He describes the treatments available today & most importantly sets out a self-help guide for those who want to tackle their difficulties for themselves with a step-by-step programme. This is a real chance for sufferers to take the road to recovery & will give their friends & family a much clearer understanding of the illness & its remedy. ...

This book will help the sufferer understand the links between past trauma & present difficulties & offers ways to gain control over these problems allowing the individual to deal with intrusive memories manage mood swings & build better relationships in adulthood. ...