At least 1 in 9 people suffer from an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.  These disorders are debilitating, lousy, awful, rotten, annoying, and did I mention they stink?  They mess with your self-esteem, they make you think you're going crazy, they wreak havoc on your social life, and they can make you feel pretty depressed and alone. 

Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders is an anthology of success stories from 31 women and men who have overcome anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and specific phobias. 

Each contributor has told the story of what their anxiety disorder was like, then how they overcame it-- with specific references to techniques, therapies, medications, books, and programs that helped them.  The book is meant to help people with anxiety disorders and the people who love them.

After each success story comes commentary by Dr. Paul Foxman, director of the Center for Anxiety Disorders in Vermont and regional coordinator of CHAANGE, an international anxiety treatment network.  He's also the author of Dancing With Fear, and since he's been through an anxiety disorder himself, he understands both from a psychiatric viewpoint and from experience.

The book is edited by Jenna Glatzer, a "former agoraphobic" and author of several books for children and adults.  Contact her anytime at jenna@absolutewrite.com.

Read the reviews of the book here!

Read an interview with Jenna here!