Introduction: One More Thing to Worry About 9 -- Part 1 Understanding the Effect of Anxiety, Worry, and Fear -- Is It Just Me? Anxiety Disorders, Panic Attacks and Phobias 15 -- The Chicken Little Effect: Thought-Life, Hidden Assumptions, and Mistaken Beliefs 34 -- Life in a Vise: The Effect of Stress 51 -- More Harm than Good: The Effect of Self-Medicating Behaviors 61 -- Better You Than Me: The Effect on Relationships 84 -- Never Mind: The Effect of Depression 95 -- Close Your Eyes, Plug Your Ears, and Sing La-La-La: The Effect of Paralysis 105 -- Part 2 Experiencing Relief from Anxiety, Worry, and Fear -- Relief Through Controlling the Volume: What to Turn Up and What to Turn Down 119 -- Relief Through Refusing to Sweat: Say No to the Small Stuff 133 -- Relief Through Learning To Relax: How to Work at Not Working 143 -- Relief Through Exposure: Make Progress With Baby Steps 158 -- Relief Through Being Proactive: Take Care of Business 171 -- Relief Through Taking Charge of Your Health: Learn to Make Good Choices 188 -- Relief Through ReSetting the Stage: Write Your Own Script 200 -- Relief Through Trust and Faith in God: Choose Where to Anchor 210 -- Notes 217

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