The authority on panic and anxiety-newly revised and expanded. Are you one of the more than nineteen million Americans who suffer from anxiety? Don't panic. Newly revised and expanded, this edition offers a straightforward and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. With insight and compassion, Reid Wilson, PhD, demystifies anxiety attacks and provides indispensable advice, including: How a panic attack happens, what causes it, and how it can affect your life; How to recognize, manage, and control the moment of panic; How to control the chronic muscle tensions that increase anxiety; How to conquer fear and face problems with confidence; How to decide which medication is right for you; How to establish reachable goals and rediscover the joy of living.