tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post8090657255059328910..comments2024-02-06T12:29:18.715-06:00Comments on Nerdy Feminist: Taking Care of Myself Through Stressful TimesA. Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-42578221049916454902012-09-06T10:04:55.706-05:002012-09-06T10:04:55.706-05:00I will check them out--thanks for the rec.I will check them out--thanks for the rec.A. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-56957037106032104472012-09-05T20:10:59.450-05:002012-09-05T20:10:59.450-05:00In truth, generalized anxiety disorder is one of t...In truth, generalized anxiety disorder is one of the more self-treatable conditions. If you are willing to give workbooks a chance, these two are very popular and tend to produce good results: <br /><br />The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne is the "gold standard." Almost every therapist I know recommends this workbook to clients struggling with anxiety. It takes a cognitive-behavioral approach.<br /><br />The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety by Forsyth and Eifert is a good complement because it adds in the crucial mindfulness piece that's often missing from cognitive-behavioral therapies.<br />Kit Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032778466483088194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-16243227476794201242012-09-05T13:03:15.691-05:002012-09-05T13:03:15.691-05:00I could give you a list of solid reasons (the bigg...I could give you a list of solid reasons (the biggest of which being a shortage of money and time) but at the end of the day, they're all just excuses, really.A. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-25791164889743979002012-09-05T05:19:40.284-05:002012-09-05T05:19:40.284-05:00I'm glad you're anticipating your needs in...I'm glad you're anticipating your needs in advance and planning ways to take care of yourself. I'm curious about why you're "unwilling" to seek professional help. None of my business but I'm nosy!Kit Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032778466483088194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-17546099558934380822012-09-04T15:34:06.684-05:002012-09-04T15:34:06.684-05:00Good advice. Exercise, diet change, and massage ha...Good advice. Exercise, diet change, and massage have all been life changers for me. I've noticed that taking care of your body and mind makes duties (enjoyable or not) more manageable. Good luck w/ the season!kdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796059104466703890noreply@blogger.com