Is it practical?

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Is it practical?

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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?
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I believe it IS a practical guide. However, I don't think the author meant for it to be a substitute for professional diagnosis and management. It is rather an ancillary tool to specialized medical help.
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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.
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You stated clearly, and I quote, "This is a practical guide to relieve anxiety and stress, by two authors who are renowned as well as experienced in the subject." That said, the guidance given is applicable. However, this doesn't warrant individuals from seeking assistance from a medical practitioner. I think the book can be used as a reference point.
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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.
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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?

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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Nerea wrote:
> 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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I do believe the book provides good practical advice. For sure, severe cases of anxiety require professional assistance, however, I find that the methods and techniques in the book are useful and completely applicable in everyday life.
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I believe the as the authors rightly named the book, it is supposed to be a general guide to dealing with anxiety and stress. For those with mild anxiety, I believe some of the remedies if followed well can be a solution. However, for those with severe anxiety, the book is a starting point and ocassional references where applicable, not to give a cure, but some direction and pointers.

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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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.
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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.
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I say yes, it's a practical guide as you get the information you need to know when you can take a remedy on your own, when you need to consult your doctor, when you could suffer from side-effects, and so on.
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gabrielletiemi wrote:
> 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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rahilshajahan wrote:
> 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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Oh I believe this book is very practical, as the author offers a variety of methods to help the reader deal with their anxiety and stress. Granted, the author encourages the reader to see a professional in extreme cases and not to substitute their book for professional help, but I believe that for most of us, the information in the book will suffice in helping us solve our anxiety issues.
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