Description

• We live in stressful times and have to cope on a daily basis with a variety of different pressures. These can include financial worries, emotional stresses, bereavement, break-up of relationships and insecurity at work. When feeling well and resilient we are able to cope with a wide range of these stressful situations. It is when we become mentally and emotionally overloaded at a vulnerable time in our lives that we can suffer from symptoms of anxiety or depression. Beth MacEoin describes in her easily accessible style the various symptoms and suggests a wide range of practical measures to provide positive support

Contents

Chapter 1

• Understanding anxiety
• Common triggers
• Characteristic symptoms
• Related physical problems
• Illnesses that can cause anxiety
• Panic attacks

Chapter 2

• Understanding depression
• Common triggers
• Reactive and non-reactive depression
• Characteristic symptoms
• Related physical problems
• Illnesses that can cause depression
• Seasonal affective disorder

Chapter 3

• Conventional medical help
• What to expect from your doctor
• Conventional medical support
• Using self-help strategies alongside conventional medicines
• Keeping self-help measures within safe boundaries

Chapter 4

• Psychological approaches
• Psychotherapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Behaviour therapy
• Counselling
• Hypnotherapy and Meditation

Chapter 5

• Complementary and alternative treatments
• The whole picture
• What these therapies have to offer
• Combining complementary approaches with conventional medication
• When you might want to consult an alternative medical practitioner

Chapter 6

• Nutritional self-help
• How what you eat and drink affects health
• Blood sugar levels
• Foods and drinks that stabilize blood sugar

Chapter 7

• Herbs, homeopathy and aromatherapy
• Herbal medicine
• Homeopathic medicine
• Aromatherapy
• Self-help measures
• How and where to obtain good quality alternative medicines

Chapter 8

• Lifestyle changes
• Relaxation
• How to meditate
• Boosting self-esteem
• Exercise

Chapter 9

• Advice for carers
• How to support someone suffering from anxiety and depression
• Who cares for the carer?
• When to call on extra help

Author Beth MacEoin

Beth MacEoin trained at the Northern College of Homoeopathic Medicine for four years before setting up her practice and becoming a registered member of the Society of Homoeopaths

Beth has ten health books to her credit, acts as an adviser to journalists on many magazines and newspapers. She also broadcasts on BBC Radio Newcastle and has appeared several times on Tyne Tees television to give advice on general health topics