Is it practical?
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Is it practical?
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?
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> 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?
In case of treatments such as CBT, TMS or other procedures should take place in the presence of trained personnel. ANd medication too must be taken according to prescription to watch out for potential side-effects. But in case of natural remedies can be done by the reader himself, especially medication and exercise. I think this book is a guide to readers as solutions to counter their stress and anxiety. It enables them to understand what options they have going forward and increases their awareness. That being said, performing most remedies should be done under proper guidance to maximize their effectiveness.
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> I'm satisfied with the steps the authors have provided for anxiety and
> stress relief. Thy a simply identified and explained. I find them
> practical. For instance, there is a part that mentions steps a patient need
> to follow when managing stress. The steps include, proper diet, regular
> exercise, and enough rest. Many medical practitioners recommend these steps
> too to their patients suffering from stress and get positive results. So
> yes, the steps provided in the book will deliver the expected result.
Yes, in case of natural remedies the book lays down a well enough guide to follow it on our own. Also, at the end of the book, we have a very helpful chart that can be also useful to understand what steps to take in case of excess stress.
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Generally for, everyone else, during those stressful days, the book can go a long way in calming those nerves. It serves different PURPOSES as it is a guide and not a specific prescription. But as always advised, it is always good to seek professional advice when the symptoms persist.
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> 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.
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> I thought about that aspect too when I read the book. The author talks
> about a lot of things that can worsen the situation, for example, when
> talking about reducing gluten in the diet. It can bring a lot of different
> problems, for example, the majority of gluten-free foods are expensive and
> since whole wheat is a great source of fiber, not eating gluten could make
> people feel worse if they don't substitute it correctly. Another aspect
> that bothered me was that the author talked about GABA like you could take
> as much as you'd like when it doesn't work that way.
I think this narrows down to an individual's biological makeup and predisposition. Some of the recommendations will work for some people and not for others. The best thing about the book is its options. There's no a one fits all remedy.
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> The book clearly states the right amount to be take in case of each of the
> natural and synthetic remedies. In case of allergies or abnormal
> side-effects, the book does assert the reader to take help from a
> professional. To avoid any form of dire situations, I believe it is safer
> to meet with a medical practitioner before experimenting with drugs on your
> body.
The fact that you can also try a natural method before turning to medication is also a plus from the author.
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