Is it practical?

[Laila Hashem]

I have tried a lot of the therapeutic, natural, and nutrient-based remedies the author mentioned and the results were amazing. Of course, others may not feel the same way. I feel the need to point out that the author states explicitly at the beginning of the book that his goal is to inform readers about the different ways they can relieve stress and anxiety and that the information in the book does not count as a medical opinion. So, I believe it is as practical as the author set it out to be.

[Lisa A Rayburn]

I'm all for alternative therapies and find that they can be extremely helpful. In many cases, they are successful enough to allow the individual to 'treat themselves' rather than going to a medical professional. That said, there are times when anxiety, stress, etc. is so severe that it requires medical interventions such as therapy and even medications. I think the authors provided a practical guide for the first set without eliminating the possibility that the second scenario might be the case for some.

[X-XXXX-X]

It is practical, but nothing substitutes professional help. Even because each person's body works different and the average citizen doesn't really have the medical training to know how to recognize those things. I think is more of a book for people who work in those areas to study, and for the person who is suffering with it to know there are other methods so they could present it to their doctor if they want.

[Howlan]

Revelon wrote:
> Yes, I think it's practical. Any therapy should start with the patient
> getting enough exercise and proper rest times. From there on the patient
> can extend the therapy further. I think the book is giving good advice for
> the first instance.

Yes, I find the book as a good first-aid kit for an emergency. When you find yourself looking for a treatment, you can check this book out before consulting a doctor. And is not to check the doctor's knowledge but rather to get yourself properly acquainted with the treatments out there and better understand what your doctor is prescribing you.

[Howlan]

Kola+wole wrote:
> The book is indeed a practical guide. It clearly states what to do to
> relieve stress and anxiety. However, professional advice is still important
> especially in complex cases.

Yes, I feel this book is a great guide to most short-term problems out there. Especially considering the fact experimenting on yourself in things that you are not comfortable or experienced in doing can be risky. Especially when stress accommodates long-term. A proper doctor's prescription is useful in such cases.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Kelyn wrote:
> I'm all for alternative therapies and find that they can be extremely
> helpful. In many cases, they are successful enough to allow the individual
> to 'treat themselves' rather than going to a medical professional. That
> said, there are times when anxiety, stress, etc. is so severe that it
> requires medical interventions such as therapy and even medications. I
> think the authors provided a practical guide for the first set without
> eliminating the possibility that the second scenario might be the case for
> some.

It is for that reason that the author makes the book appealing to both types of people.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

X-XXXX-X wrote:
> It is practical, but nothing substitutes professional help. Even because
> each person's body works different and the average citizen doesn't really
> have the medical training to know how to recognize those things. I think is
> more of a book for people who work in those areas to study, and for the
> person who is suffering with it to know there are other methods so they
> could present it to their doctor if they want.

I believe the practicality aspect of this book is not constrained to a certain demographic or group. Everyone, professionals in that field, or non-professionals, can extract some useful guidelines if not all.

[mpsmaster]

It's a good guide. Putting aside the use of any chemical in the body that you don't know, or is not prescribed by a doctor, the steps are simple and not harmful. Of course, you can damage your lungs with crazy breathing exercises, hurt yourself with bad running habits, even hurt your back with wrong maditation postures. So, everybody needs a certain level of guidance in some way. Many follow only part of the steps and improvise in the middle... To follow a written guide requires responsability and should not be taken lightly.

[houligan19]

Quite a bit of the information here is very simple and practical. Much of it takes time and practice do it is not a quick fix. Good habits get built up over time and then you feel amazing.
No, it's not perfect and people will always have bad days. It can help make the bad days better though.

[Oyedeji Okikioluwa]

I think the practice is practical. However individual (reader) must be able to know what works for him/her and to what degree of professional guidance is needed to relieve anxiety.

[Divergent fire]

Most of the methods mentioned by the author are practical. But they are suitable only for a limited amount of anxiety disorders. Anxiety in a which needs physician advice should be given suitably.

[Doziesixtus]

It's obviously practical. I think you should be asking is if it's as effective as the authors made it sound. Surely, it's not an anxiety placebo.

[LuciusM]

The level of stress and anxiety should be considered first. The guidelines provided are practical but to some extent, a client with severe stress would require face to face approach.

[djr6090]

The authors provided enough warnings throughout the book that not everyone reacts in the same way, and that the individual should consult a specialist. The parts on recognizing stress and anxiety and on the use of simple healthful lifestyle changes are very practical.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Howlan wrote:
> David_Kariuki wrote:
> > Sushan wrote:
> > > This is a practical guide to relieve anxiety and stress, by two authors who
> > > are renowned as well as experienced in the subject.
> > >
> > > Yet, this is a book to read and understand by the reader him/herself, and
> > > then to apply its content to get relieved from his/her anxiety and stress.
> > >
> > > To what extent this practice is practical? Without a proper assessment and
> > > a guidance from a trained personnel, will it deliver the expected results?
> > > Or will it worsen the issue?
> > I would say, its a delicate balance. Delicate in the sense that there are
> certain
> > remedies that are a bit complex and require proper handling and some remedies
> that
> > can be used effortlessly without much guidance. In my opinion Given the great
> > importance of one's mental health, the book should be mostly for reference.
>
> Yeah, this book should act more like a first aid kit before the actual treatment
> begins.

The idea of first aid is to attend the immediate situation until the proper medical care is available. That is same with this book. You can apply the methods for a person in need, but it does not warrant delaying proper assessment and care by a professional