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  Excerpt from  Anxiety Anonymous  by Dr. Dennis Ortman --  Introduction   “Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe.” —Tao Te Ching  In our fast-paced society, living with stress seems normal. There is so much to do and so little time to do it. You may rationalize the stress as the inevitable price of ambition and success.  What you call stress is really anxiety. It is your fearful, nervous reaction to the many challenges of your life. That anxiety may escalate and persist to the point that you tell yourself: “I’m powerless over my anxiety, and my life has become unmanageable because of it.”   If your anxious reactions become harmfully excessive and beyond your control, you have crossed a line. You have become addicted to your anxiety. You experience it as powerful as any drug, taking over your life.  Nancy’s Story   Tonight was a special night for Nancy. She planned a surprise thirtieth birthday dinner...

Recently released: audiobook edition of   Anxiety Anonymous   by Dr. Dennis Ortma\. Book description: Break Free from the Grip of Anxiety with a Proven 12-Step Program Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or fear? Does your need for control interfere with your daily life? If anxiety leaves you feeling powerless, out of control, or hopeless, you're not alone—and there is a way out. In  Anxiety Anonymous , psychologist and former priest  Dennis Ortman, Ph.D. , offers a groundbreaking approach to healing: treating chronic anxiety as an emotional and behavioral addiction. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and the trusted  Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous , Dr. Ortman provides a practical roadmap for recovery from anxiety, panic, and obsessive worry. This powerful guide will help you: Recognize anxiety as an addictive pattern Understand how anxiety hijacks your thoughts, emotions, and behavior Work through each of the 12 Steps to transform anxious t...

Recently released: audiobook edition of   Anxiety Anonymous   by Dr. Dennis Ortma\. Book description: Break Free from the Grip of Anxiety with a Proven 12-Step Program Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or fear? Does your need for control interfere with your daily life? If anxiety leaves you feeling powerless, out of control, or hopeless, you're not alone—and there is a way out. In Anxiety Anonymous , psychologist and former priest Dennis Ortman, Ph.D. , offers a groundbreaking approach to healing: treating chronic anxiety as an emotional and behavioral addiction. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and the trusted Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous , Dr. Ortman provides a practical roadmap for recovery from anxiety, panic, and obsessive worry. This powerful guide will help you: Recognize anxiety as an addictive pattern Understand how anxiety hijacks your thoughts, emotions, and behavior Work through each of the 12 Steps to transform anxious thinking ...

  Recently released: audiobook edition of   Anxiety Anonymous   by Dr. Dennis Ortma\. Book description: Break Free from the Grip of Anxiety with a Proven 12-Step Program Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or fear? Does your need for control interfere with your daily life? If anxiety leaves you feeling powerless, out of control, or hopeless, you're not alone—and there is a way out. In  Anxiety Anonymous , psychologist and former priest  Dennis Ortman, Ph.D. , offers a groundbreaking approach to healing: treating chronic anxiety as an emotional and behavioral addiction. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and the trusted  Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous , Dr. Ortman provides a practical roadmap for recovery from anxiety, panic, and obsessive worry. This powerful guide will help you: Recognize anxiety as an addictive pattern Understand how anxiety hijacks your thoughts, emotions, and behavior Work through each of the 12 Steps to transform an...