Is it practical?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 16 Aug 2020, 21:12

Arimart99 wrote:
> I do believe this is definitely practical. I don't think the authors meant
> it to be a replacement of professional assistance (and if I recall
> correctly, they even encourage professional assistance). However, I think
> that for most of us, using the methods provided in this book is more than
> enough.
> I think people who read this book need to evaluate if their case is severe
> enough to need professional help or not, but just because not everyone can
> be helped with just this book alone, does not take away from the
> practicality of it.

That is correct. There are many valuable points in this book which can be practiced by those who are with minor issues. And the message that the book gives, to go to a professional whenever seems needy, has to be taken very seriously

Pamela Bianca Mas · Post by **Pamela Bianca Mas** » 17 Aug 2020, 00:33

I think, books like so are created to help anyone dealing with stress and/or anxiety. It is practical because there is no ultimate way to relieve or overcome such, and therefore it is a good way to help others by giving them ideas to try and letting them find what works for them.

jaimemiller · Post by **jaimemiller** » 17 Aug 2020, 02:57

The writing style of this book is straightforward, and the language the authors used is simple. Considering both the book's style and language, I think that the book is quite practical.

Beckygithui1994 · Post by **Beckygithui1994** » 17 Aug 2020, 05:13

I also agree that this book is a very practical guide on how to manage stress and anxiety. it gives steps such as right diet, yoga or meditation. It does not substitute professional assistance but for mild cases who are able to follow the steps outlined, this is a very helpful tool.

17 Aug 2020, 12:51

I found the book to helpful in providing guidance. It also offers various optins which look practical to me.

NellyDee29 · Post by **NellyDee29** » 17 Aug 2020, 14:32

The techniques and methods provided in the book can work really well when when followed. But in some severe cases, I think it's best to seek professional guidance.

diamonnd · Post by **diamonnd** » 17 Aug 2020, 16:15

I think it is practical as long as the person using the techniques understands that they are not a cure all and that anxiety is best helped with professional guidance. Everyone has a unique form of stress that requires a unique strategy and the methods in this book can only offer general advice, which can only go so far.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Aug 2020, 02:40

Samantha Gayle wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020, 19:49 I believe the guidance given is practical and will benefit many. However, I think it’s always a good idea to partner with a professional, ie therapist if you feel your anxiety or stress isn’t manageable on your own. It’s always wonderful to have other support systems to help you work out which methods are most beneficial to you.

Yes, no matter how practical a book is, it is always necessary to have practical help when you have less experience regarding the matter. It can help you to better understand the problem you are facing and solve problems.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Aug 2020, 02:41

Sushan wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020, 21:10 NetMassimo wrote:
> Howlan wrote:
> > NetMassimo wrote:
> > > 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.
> >
> > Especially when you cannot relate to the causes of your stress professional help
> is
> > always necessary before medication.
>
> Absolutely! Alleviating your symptoms is a short-term "patch", but if you
> want to solve your problem you need to go to its root cause. However, for a transient
> problem such as an exam, or any other important event, you might not need the
> professional help required for example by a person suffering from depression.

That is true. Different levels of issues need different levels of interventions. But the tricky part is identifying that level correctly, amd that will be done by a professional much accurately

Yes, without any prior experience handling cases of stress where you feel natural remedies are not working on needs the experienced analysis of a professional.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Aug 2020, 02:43

Beckygithui1994 wrote: ↑17 Aug 2020, 05:13 I also agree that this book is a very practical guide on how to manage stress and anxiety. it gives steps such as right diet, yoga or meditation. It does not substitute professional assistance but for mild cases who are able to follow the steps outlined, this is a very helpful tool.

Yes, it is definitely a great tool for those who want to have a general idea about stress and anxiety and learn about the different ways of treatment available. But trying these without prior experience must be done under the guidance of a professional.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Aug 2020, 02:47

NellyDee29 wrote: ↑17 Aug 2020, 14:32 The techniques and methods provided in the book can work really well when when followed. But in some severe cases, I think it's best to seek professional guidance.

Yes this book has great information in dealing with cases of mild stress. The natural remedies especially are properly described and step by step analysis of the remedies are provided for better practical usage. It emphasizes on the causes of these stress points and suggests a diverse number of therapies catering to the needs of many. However, while applying these, you must be careful and must be done under some experienced guidance.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Aug 2020, 02:48

diamonnd wrote: ↑17 Aug 2020, 16:15 I think it is practical as long as the person using the techniques understands that they are not a cure all and that anxiety is best helped with professional guidance. Everyone has a unique form of stress that requires a unique strategy and the methods in this book can only offer general advice, which can only go so far.

Yes, true in cases like acupuncture therapy, just a rough idea is given it is really dangerous if you try to use this remedy without prior experience or in the absence of a professional.

shamayelnur · Post by **shamayelnur** » 18 Aug 2020, 04:51

I feel this is a self help book thus its not a substitute to professional diagnosis. This might be practical for a lot readers who can catch the words of the author and apply accordingly. But its practicality really depends on the reader and his perspective. Also mild anxiousness might be relieved but severe cases needs to be diagnosed.

beatrice_mom · Post by **beatrice_mom** » 18 Aug 2020, 07:33

I trully believe that it's practical and useful. After reading the book I felt like a different person really. I can absolutely recommend everyone to read it. It changed the way of my thinking.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 18 Aug 2020, 08:14

Sushan wrote: ↑16 Aug 2020, 21:10 NetMassimo wrote:

>
> Absolutely! Alleviating your symptoms is a short-term "patch", but if you
> want to solve your problem you need to go to its root cause. However, for a transient
> problem such as an exam, or any other important event, you might not need the
> professional help required for example by a person suffering from depression.

That is true. Different levels of issues need different levels of interventions. But the tricky part is identifying that level correctly, amd that will be done by a professional much accurately

The key might be in the problem's duration. If it's triggered by a specific event, once it's passed you should feel a relief. If your problem persists with no links to specific events, it might be serious, which means you requires professional help.