Is it practical?

[Howlan]

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.

Clearly, by seeking assistance before deciding on the remedy to use is also a good step towards combating stress and anxiety.

If you tried the remedy before and it was successful, especially if it was a natural remedy that you are confident will work then you can implement the remedy yourself. In these cases, the advice of a practitioner is beneficial but not urgent. If however, the remedy does not seem to work on you, then it is urgent to meet a professional.

[Howlan]

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

I have to admit, identifying the current level of your stress and anxiety is challenging.

Yes, it can be a challenge but not if you keep a diary or journal. Self-assessment of your condition becomes easier when you have the information to look back to. Also, It is difficult to differentiate mild levels of stress and normal level of stress, but chronic levels can be easily identified.

[Howlan]

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.

It also helps you to understand the stressing problem better and find numerous ways to solve it.

Yes, having the help of a professional in these matters is something which has become essential today. Coming to the sheer number of problems which haunt us today, it will definitely help if you have a greater perspective with the help of another unbiased individual who can guide you through your troubles.

[Howlan]

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.

I agree with your first statement, but not all methods require medical assistance for a newbie to practice. e.g. breathing exercises and meditation.

It may be possible today due to the vast amount of guides out there on the internet which makes practising any exercise easy for any new beginner. As long as they follow those guides properly they are set to be effective. But still, in case of newbies, they can run into many problems while first performing a breathing exercise or they might choose to do it a bit differently to suit their taste. In these cases, they might face a problem.

[Howlan]

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.

It should be our obligation to recommend the book to other users because of its extent of practicality.

Yes, this book is certainly something worth recommending to any person who wants to know more about stress and anxiety. Leaving aside the practical nature, the main thing I like about this book is how great the remedies are to the point. The author does not beat around the bush and provides relevant cases and proper ways to help us understand stress and anxiety better. He gives descriptions of how stress affects our body and the remedies affect the body. It is a very informative read!

[Kanda_theGreat]

The practicability of this book is definitely guaranteed, yet no across all spheres. For instance, one could personally follow the guiding steps of managing stress but when the issues escalate, seeking professional help is paramount. So yes, the practical bit of this book is only up to an extent, beyond which one would need external intervention.

[Howlan]

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.

Indeed, acupuncture therapy requires exceptional vigilance, which is only attainable with a medical expert.

Yes, acupuncture therapy requires extensive knowledge about the nervous system and is not something that an amateur can handle. The proper knowledge about different gate points in the body and properly using them to relive our stress is really amazing!

[Howlan]

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.

Certainly, anxiety and stress can be prevented and also treated. I believe this book is a good guide to both approaches.

Yes, anxiety is not something you can cure with a vaccine but is something you are bound to encounter multiple times in your life. So, for this same reason, it is essential that a proper guide is presented which you can look at in a time when your stress levels start to rise again after a long time. For the same reason, this book is something you need to keep close.

[Howlan]

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.

Gustavo wrote this book with the readers in mind. It's not surprising that the methods and experiences or symptoms are relatable.

Yes, that is true. After reading this book, it is clearly visible how much effort has gone into making this book. All the accurate dosages and all the results of surveys that the author has brought forward in this book is something that makes this book professional. The guidelines are easy to follow and the author goes out of his way to make these even easier to implement by putting all the relevant information about his remedies in tabular format. Also, the grocery list at the end is very good!

[Howlan]

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.

From personal experience, eliminating the stress and anxiety triggers, is a perfect way to preventing their levels from rising.

Another important way to keep stress levels in check is keeping your own thoughts in check. If you become aware of the emotions and behaviour that is causing you stress then you can help control it. The moment you are unable to keep thoughts in check you can understand that your stress levels are high.

[Howlan]

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.

The chronicity of stress can be related to the duration and effects it leaves in the person. If one can't cope with it, it should be in one's best interests to take help from a professional.

Coping with stress extends even after seeking help with a medical practitioner. It's part of the reason this book can be used as a reference.

Yes, because stress is part of a mental procedure and is something which can rise time and again during the entire course of our life. Stress can be caused by the tiniest of rage, anger, jealousy, and so on. So, you need remedies in hand when dealing with a sudden bout of stress. And for that purpose, this book is great.

[Howlan]

The book is practical, however, the methods mentioned are not substitutes for cases that need professional intervention.

This is correct. As mentioned by Gustavo, this book should not replace the need to seek medical help in case the stress and anxiety is critical.

Critical times always require more deep attention and that is something not practical book can help you cover. The author clearly states that this book is an informative guide to learn about alternative remedies to combat stress rather than the conventional forms of treatments.

[Howlan]

I think what the authors offer is a reference. Each people would need to make the final decision on which one to go.

It's also advisable for readers to not only practice the remedies, but to keep introspecting on whether the remedies fit their current needs or not.

Yes, remedies may help you keep the stress level in check but what it will not do is eliminate the stress completely, CBT and exposure therapy will help you understand the cause but at the end it is upto you to eliminate the stressor.

[Howlan]

It really depends on the person and their current situation in life, in my opinion. Some people find it hard to follow these type of self-help guides without being accountable to someone, as you would be in the case of a doctor or a life coach, where face-to-face communication is a big part of their job.

However, I do believe some people have enough drive in themselves to follow through without checking in with anyone else.

It also depends on how much the books speaks to you, how much it inspires you to change your habits.

Embracing change is a daunting task for many. This guide is recommended for everyone, and as you said, each reader can relate differently to how practical each remedy is.

Yes, it is not easy for someone when you have to change your lifestyle and is something that will definitely seem a burden for many and even be a cause of stress. But it is up to you and how you can successfully implement those changes in your life and to gain something which will help you live your life better.

[FaithMO19]

I believe that as the author promised, the book has practical guides, but to get satisfactory results, it's better to consult with a professional.