Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Worry or Distress a Problem?

Luana Marques
Harvard Health Press/Hazelden
2013
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

Almost Anxious: Understanding and Managing Worry Before It Gets Worse

Many people worry sometimes, but for some, these worries grow into constant panic and avoidance that affect daily life. This book helps those who feel anxious but don’t meet the full criteria for an anxiety disorder—called “almost anxious.”

What You’ll Learn

  • How to recognize obsessive thoughts and when worry becomes a problem
  • Ways to support yourself or a loved one struggling with anxiety
  • Simple, proven techniques to reduce stress and panic

Why It Matters

  • Understand the range of anxiety, from normal worry to serious disorder
  • See how anxiety affects your body, mind, and relationships
  • Know when it’s time to seek professional help

This book offers clear guidance to help you or someone you care about take control of anxiety before it grows into something harder to manage.