• Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety

  • A CBT Guide for Moving Past Chronic Indecisiveness, Avoidance, and Catastrophic Thinking
  • By: Sally M. Winston PsyD, Martin N. Seif PhD
  • Narrated by: Linda Jones
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety

By: Sally M. Winston PsyD, Martin N. Seif PhD
Narrated by: Linda Jones
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Do you automatically assume the worst-case-scenario when faced with difficulty? Do you stress about situations that haven't happened yet, or find yourself anticipating disaster around every corner? Does the prospect of making a decision leave you feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed? From subtle avoidance behaviors to the most nightmarish terrors, anticipatory anxiety is the engine that drives it all. Understanding how this hidden enemy tricks you, and, most importantly, how to overcome it, will liberate you to live a more flexible and joyful life.

In Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety, two anxiety experts team up to teach you how to manage your overactive imagination, limit future-based thinking, face your fears, make decisions, and live with more freedom and joy. This must-have guide is grounded in the authors' innovative and easy-to-remember DANCE model: Discern your anticipatory anxiety; Accept doubts and discomfort; No struggling or avoiding; Commit to proceed; and Embrace the present as it is, so you can get on with your life.

It's time to stop worrying about what might happen, start facing your fears, rein in your self-defeating imagination, and live fully in the moment. Get this book and discover the motivation and skills needed to take charge of your anticipatory anxiety.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Sally Winston and Martin N. Seif (P)2022 Tantor

Editorial Review

Become a master decision maker
When I first came across Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety, I immediately sent it to my best friend and said, “They made this book for me.” As the world champion of overthinking everything, from what’s for dinner to how to sign off my emails, I think know this audiobook is exactly what I need at this stage of my life. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, Dr. Sally Winston and Dr. Martin Seif have developed a five-step action plan, called DANCE, to stop worrying and start living. This listen is just the motivation I need to finally commit to making travel plans this summer. — Rachael X.

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More great info from these two authors

Thoroughly enjoyed this audio book and found the information and suggestions extremely useful. Just recently finished their book on Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts which I also found extremely helpful. I highly recommend both!

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great guidance towards anxiety

I enjoyed reading this book. It is simple and practical. You can learn one or two tricks to deal with anxiety using mindfulness and compassion.

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Interesting

I like this book. I find it very interesting with plenty of advices. It's the second book i buy from this author and i like the way they structure it. Thanks :)

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Very good Information.

I learn so much from this audio I will listen to it again because I learn about ways to help myself cope and most of all I learn you can't died from aan Anxiety Attack.

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Helpful

As an anxious therapist, I found this really helpful and a practical way to approach anxiety. I’m excited to use these skills for myself and teach to my clients!

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Useful

Definitely worth a read with real sensible solutions. No magic formulas but science based common sense approach.

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Very helpful for OCD sufferers

The concepts presented are so very helpful for those of us with anticipatory anxiety stemming from/related to OCD. Highly recommend this resource.

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