I gleaned an impression from this book that dr weekes has great faith in our ability to heal our nerves. This book is the first to tell that story, and to tell weekes own remarkable tale, of how a mistaken diagnosis of tuberculosis led to heart palpitations, beginning her fascinating journey to a practical treatment for anxiety that put power back in the hands of the individual. Dr hazel claire weekes mbe 11 april 1903 2 june 1990 was an australian general. What this book does is essentially tell you that, and then gives you simple steps to follow to overcome anxiety and phobias. Claire weekes in hope and help for your nerves on audible or cd. Claire weekes, the australian clinician and relatively underrecognized pioneer of modern anxiety treatment, established in. Hope and help for your nerves signet book by claire weekes. Claire weekes was an australian physician who achieved world renown for her ability to help people with anxiety disorders, and for her self help books on the subject. See all books authored by claire weekes, including hope and help for your nerves signet, and peace from nervous suffering, and more on. Pdf hope and help for your nerves book by claire weekes. Claire weekes, in her book simple, effective treatment of agoraphobia, recommends four methods of managing symptoms of anxiety. The main characters of this non fiction, psychology story are.
Claire weekes, bestselling author of hope and help for your nerves speaks to the listener intimately and compassionately about how to overcome anxiety, frustration, phobias, and depression. Its the idea that a person is just barely holding himself together, and that if he relaxes his grip even a little, he will fall apart. Claire weekes this is by far the best book ive ever read on anxiety disorders. Your most effective defense against anxiety attacks will involve the use of paradox. If you suffer from anxiety and stress related problems, either as a new sufferer or someone who has struggled for some time, dr claire weekes presents a road. Claire weekes offers the results of years of experience treating real patientsincluding some who thought theyd never recover. How to accept the physical symptoms of nervous illness. Common symptoms of nervous illness are minor only to the people who dont suffer from them. I had chronic anxiety in the early 1980s and claire weekes book took a few reads but she helped me understand that calm and true acceptance of anxiety depression is a great way to leave anxiety behind us. Many of todays anxiety selfhelp books continue to cite her work. The aversion claire weekes referred to is the result of the panic trick.
The bestselling stepbystep guide that will show yo. A central theme of her method was to float through anxiety. Her books on anxiety and nervous disorders would be ground breaking and from experience her self help books work. Hope and help for your nerves by weekes, claire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Claire weekes, the australian doctor who cracked the anxiety code. I had chronic anxiety in the early 1980s and claire weekes book took a few reads but she helped me understand that calm and true acceptance of anxietydepression is a great way to leave anxiety behind us. The point is to actually go there and feel the anxiety, being sure to stay there and letting the anxiety leave first. In fact, its his struggling to keep a grip that maintains the anxiety. It was first published over 50 years ago but the advice in it on dealing with anxiety is. Ive read and enjoyed the workbook and have just begun making my way through the worry trick. Dr hazel claire weekes mbe 11 april 1903 2 june 1990 was an australian general practitioner and health writer. Best known for her pioneering work in the study of nervous illness and anxiety, dr. I have not had another anxiety attack since reading this book. Claire weekes book and others like it spelled the decline of psychoanalysis in therapy for people.
Claire weekes, the australian clinician and relatively underrecognized pioneer of modern anxiety treatment, established in a series of books including hope and. I shared this with someone tonight and since i typed it out thought i would post it here in case it might help someone. How to apply the claire weekes approach to anxiety. I ready this book 30 years ago when i suffered panic attacks and agoraphobia. She is considered by some as the pioneer of modern anxiety treatment via cognitive therapy. Claire weekes the surest way to recovery from anxiety. The way to disarm the anxiety trick is to increasingly spend time with anxiety, to expose yourself to the thoughts and sensations, and allow them to subside over time. It thoroughly explained the 3 different stages of anxiety, specific anxieties and how to deal with acceptance, the anxiety cycle, negative thought processes and more. Hope and help for your nerves by weekes, claire ebook. The powerful self help book for anxious people from dr tim cantopher, bestselling author of depressive illness. With her simple, stepbystep guidance, you will learn how to understand and analyze your own symptoms of anxiety and find the power to conquer your fears for good.
Hope and help for your nerves by claire weekes, paperback. Top 7 most effective self help books for anxiety anxiety. The books she wrote on the nature of anxiety, which also included the details of the simple exercises she used to treat both her. Firstly panic is the dominating force and this must be addressed. Weekes lectured at psychiatric hospitals in britain and spoke often on radio and television both in britain and in the united states. Claire weekes drew on her years of treating patients with anxiety to offer stepby. Learn to relax and enjoy life again by overcoming stress and fear 3rev ed. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan 04, 2016 i can tell you all from experience that claire weekes treatment for anxiety cure is the surest way to recovery. Dr claire hazel weekes was born in1903 in australia. Claire weekes is renowned internationally for her special understanding and treatment of nervous illness. Letting time pass facing requires the individual to acknowledge and understand that the cure comes from within. Panic, depression, sorrow, guilt, disgrace, obsession, sleeplessness, low confidence, loneliness, agoraphobia dr claire weekes knew how to treat them, but was dismissed as underqualified and overly populist by the psychiatric establishment. Claire weekes mbe was an australian general practitioner and health writer.
Her books are what really brought her to world wide acclaim. Free download or read online hope and help for your nerves pdf epub book. Her first book, published in 1962, was called self help for your nerves titled hope and help for your nerves in the united states. How to apply the claire weekes approach to anxiety recovery. Aug 03, 2018 claire weekes was an australian physician who achieved world renown for her ability to help people with anxiety disorders, and for her self help books on the. Claire weekes, the australian doctor who cracked the. Claire weekes method of recovering from a sensitized. She is known as one of the self help pioneers of the world and was nominated for the nobel prize in medicine twice, in 1983 and in 1990.
Claire weekes simply states what is happening to make you feel anxious and then why you fear moments of becoming anxious and how you get caught in this cycle of anxiety fearmore anxiety because of the fear. She coaches the listener on how to pass through panic and reach a place of strength and optimism. It includes interviews where she offers hope and advice to those suffering from the anxiety state, nervous fatigue, phobias, obsessions, agoraphobia and depression. The weekes system is one of many technologies for dealing with anxiety. Claire weekes method can help to eradicate anxiety. Her first book, self help for your nerves, published in australia, hope. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. She continues to be noted for her books on dealing with anxiety disorders. Check out these top anxiety books for help and guidance on managing and overcoming your anxiety. Complete selfhelp for your nerves by claire weekes. In my experience it is the surest way to complete recovery from nervous illness. Claire weekes, an australian psychiatrist who lived between 1903 and 1990, had some revolutionary ideas about anxiety that are still noted today for being ahead of their time. Many people have written in justifiable praise of this book and i am firmly in their camp. Apr 18, 2016 an aspect of dr weekes attempt to facilitate the readers understanding and recovery from anxiety is the role and power of our thoughts in creating and perpetuating anxiety.
Hazel claire weekes 19031990 was an australian general practitioner, doctor and author of what are considered to be the best books on dealing with and overcoming anxiety. She was a trailblazer who offered a cure not a panacea, and pioneered a world renowned method of giving you back control over your mind. Weekes approach to anxiety is that of leaving your mind in its natural state. The author, claire weekes, is a noted australian physician. Claire weekes was an australian physician who achieved world renown for her ability to help people with anxiety disorders, and for her self help books on the. Weekes is an anxiety superhero in that she also suffered from what she called nervous illness, but. A collection of interviews and talks given by claire weekes since 1983 in america and england. What did you learn from hope and help for your nerves that you would use in your daily life. Claire weekes pass through panic audiobook youtube. At that time dr claire weekes was probably the only dr who wrote about panic attacks.
Yes, some of the terminology is a little outdated, but i found the information very relevant and couldnt help being charmed as she cheered me on. Weekes is an anxiety superhero in that she also suffered from what she called nervous illness, but never allowed it to rule her life. Weekes felt that it was not necessary to psychoanalyze yourself to figure out why some past event caused you be have anxiety. Claire weekes was the author of the bestselling selfhelp books hope and help for your nerves and peace from nervous suffering. She was a medical doctor and writer from australia that spent over 40 years helping people like me and you. The way to disarm the anxiety trick is to increasingly spend time with anxiety, to expose yourself to the thoughts and. Buy a cheap copy of hope and help for your nerves signet book by claire weekes. Heres the email as i said before i highly recommend this book to anyone with anxiety. The true story of the littleknown mentalhealth pioneer who revolutionised how we see the defining problem of our era. She advocated a different and more down to earth approach to anxiety. Hope and help for your nerves dr claire weekes this is one of the best selfhelp books, ever, for anxiety and panic. Just looking at the cover of this book makes me feel calmer.
Her method was so highly regarded that she was nominated for the nobel prize for medicine in 1989. Little known fact about claire is that she had anxiety and panic attacks as well throughout her life. As i said before i highly recommend this book to anyone with anxiety. Weekes found that many of her patients suffered from various anxiety disorders. Claire weekes book part about the heart dailystrength. Claire weekes books list of books by author claire weekes. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 208 pages and is available in paperback format. Claire weekes was an australian physician who achieved world renown. Claire weekes, the australian clinician and relatively underrecognized pioneer of modern anxiety treatment, established in a series of books. His latest book is called the worry trick and follows the popular workbook, panic attacks workbook.