Anxiety Busters Ebook

Anxiety Busters: 2 Simple processes to let go of anxiety FAST!
Dr. Olivier J. Becherel

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Anxiety Busters: 2 Simple processes to let go of anxiety FAST!

Dr. Olivier J. Becherel
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Copyright 2009 - Olivier J. Becherel & Mastermind Success http://www.MastermindSuccess.com.au
DISCLAIMER
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author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, medical or psychological problems without the advice of a physician, therapist, or psychologist either directly or indirectly. If you are currently being treated by a physician, psychologist, or any other healthcare practitioner for any condition or disease, consult with that provider prior to changing or modifying any treatment program. The intent of the author is only to offer educational and transformational information to help in your quest for emotional freedom and spiritual wellbeing. In the event you use any of the information and techniques described in this book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility and liability for your actions.
Olivier J. Becherel & Mastermind Success, 2009. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from the publisher and author.
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Table of Contents
Anxiety, The 21st Century Plague ......................... 8 What Is Anxiety Really? ................................... 18 What Can I Do for Anxiety?............................... 22 Process #1 - Disappearing like a cloud..22 Process #2 Dissociation.. 26 Afterword.................................................... 27
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Hello there, Welcome to Anxiety Busters: 2 Simple processes to let go of anxiety FAST! This book is my attempt to explain, in the easiest way possible, how we create Anxiety, through our thoughts and mental strategies. To do this, I give some insights on how our perception of the external world, in other words everything that surrounds us, can affect our emotional state, feelings and create anxiety and stress.
I also reveal in this book basic concepts of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) that are likely to give you a different perspective on the world... and provide you with insights on how you may deal with anxiety and stress.
Before I go further along, you may ask... But what is NLP? Well... were all born with the same basic neurology, the same circuitry. Our ability to do anything in life, whether its
swimming, climbing, running, cooking a meal, driving our car, or reading this book, depends on how we control and use our nervous system.
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NLP is an attitude, a philosophy, a model of communication, and a trail of techniques devoted to learning how to think and communicate more effectively with yourself and others. The formal definition of NLP is The study of the structure of our subjective experience.
Hmmm... OK??... So, what is it really? Its the Art & Science of communication, the key to learning. to get the results you want in all areas of your life. In this book, you will discover: The impact of anxiety and stress on our society. What is really anxiety.
Its about what makes you and other people tick, its the route
And more importantly 2 Techniques to deal with anxiety and let it go! So without further due, lets dive into it! Olivier Brisbane, Australia, April 2009
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Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.
- Plato
Now is the age of anxiety.
- W. H. Auden
Our Age of Anxiety is, in great part, the result of trying to do today's job with yesterday's tools and yesterday's concepts.
- Marshall McLuhan
Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
- Charles Spurgeon
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Anxiety, The 21st Century Plague
T he 21
st
century, with all the technological
advances, is giving us instant access to information from across the globe, forcing us to do things quicker, better and faster, and putting us under tremendous pressure. Not only do we have to do the right things, we also have to do them in the most perfect way in order to please [everyone]. With a constant emphasis on productivity, performance, economy, and the ability to make money, the 21st century lifestyle is taking an ever-increasing toll on our health and wellbeing, at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. No wonder, chronic conditions have flourished in the last 100 years, and amongst them, anxiety and stress have become two of the leading illnesses of the 21st century.
Let's have a quick look at what is happening around the world...
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. affecting 40 million of adults aged 18 and older. This is a staggering ~ 18 % of the U.S. population. Did you know that anxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, almost one-third of the country's $148 billion total mental health bill, according to "The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders," a study commissioned by Anxiety Disorder Association of America and published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Vol. 60, No. 7, July 1999. Not only that, but more than $22.84 billion of those costs are associated with the repeated use of health care services where people with anxiety disorders seek relief for symptoms that mimic physical illnesses. People suffering from anxiety disorders are 3 to 5 times more likely to go to the doctor and 6 times more likely to be hospitalised for psychiatric disorders than those who dont.
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Just some figures for anxiety disorders in the U.S: Specific Phobias 19 million, 8.7% More prevalent in women Social Anxiety Disorder 15 million, 6.8% Equally common among men and women Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 7.7 million, 3.5% More prevalent in women Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 6.8 million, 3.1% More prevalent in women Panic Disorder 6 million, 2.7% More prevalent in women Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 2.2 million, 1.0% Equally common among men and women
[Numbers and percentages refer to adults affected in the U.S. population]
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Pretty alarming don't you think! What about Europe... In 2000 one in six adults in Great Britain had a neurotic disorder [such as anxiety and depression], while one in seven had considered suicide at some point in their lives. The most common mental disorders were: mixed anxiety and depression [7% for men, 11% for women], anxiety [4% for men, 5% for women] and depression [2% for men, 3% for women]. All neurotic disorders were more common in women than men, except for panic disorder which was equally common in both sexes. A follow up survey in 2001 showed that half of people with neurotic disorders had not recovered 18 months later. Currently, it is estimated that work-related stress, depression or anxiety affected 415,000 individuals who had worked in the last 12 months in 2008/09, with a corresponding estimated 11.4 million lost working days due to these work-related conditions. This represents an estimated average of 27.5 working days lost per affected case and makes stress, depression or anxiety the largest contributor to the overall estimated annual days lost from work-related illhealth in 2008/09. Now, let's check out what's happening in our country, down under...
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Well, the annual cost of mental illness in Australia has been estimated at $20 billion, which includes the cost of lost productivity and labour force participation. In 2003, mental disorders were identified as the leading cause of healthy years of life lost due to disability. In 2007, 45% of Australians aged 16-85 years [7.3 million people] had, at some point in their lifetime, experienced at least one of the selected mental disorders [anxiety, mood or substance use disorders]. People with a mental illness are more likely than those without to have physical conditions, such as back or neck pain/problems, asthma or heart trouble, further compounding the difficulties they face. People with a mental illness may have more than one disorder at any one time. Having multiple mental disorders is associated with greater impairment, higher risk of suicidal behaviour and greater use of health services. In 2007, 59% of people with a mental illness also had a physical condition, compared with 48% of those without any mental disorder. As you're reading here, and I am sure in the media also, anxiety is not isolated in some distant country... It is everywhere! And everyone is affected by it at some point in life
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These are alarming facts, and indicate that its time to do something. Its too late to wait for governments, or big pharmaceutical companies to give us a magic solution, a magic pill that could wipe out anxiety disorders from the surface of the planet. The truth is it will never come about Want to know why? Because anxiety and stress, although being a burden on our society, is also profitable But Im glad that by reading this book, youve decided to take action Because only proactive people succeed!
You are shaping your future by the action you take today, not tomorrow
Now that weve seen the impact of anxiety and stress globally, let's review quickly the symptoms of anxiety. Im sure you know them very The symptoms of anxiety are many and the list seems to increase day-by-day, debilitating in most cases [who would argue the opposite], and they include mental, emotional, physical, behavioural and social aspects. Below are some examples:
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Mental
symptoms: Confusion Hyper-reactivity Hyper-sensitivity Hyper-vigilance Poor concentration Poor judgment Poor memory
Emotional symptoms: Agitation Anger Confusion Specific fears [eg. health problems, spiders, memories] General fears for self and loved ones [eg. safety, financial security, the future] Physical symptoms: Gastrointestinal attack Headaches Heart palpitations Joint pain Muscle aches Pain Rapid breathing Sweating Behavioural symptoms: Avoidance of performance Avoidance of the feared thing Drink excessively
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Excessive attention to control or details in order to prevent mistakes Excessive spending Social avoidance Avoidance of responsibility in order to decrease anxiety Take drugs
Although this list of symptoms is already pretty long, these are only just some of the possible symptoms of anxiety. Im sure you can probably think of some additional ones to add to the list. I know I can! I think you get the picture, there is no need to go on and on about these symptoms... They are all too familiar to most of us. So, just to sum up this section, anxiety, stress, and the various forms of anxiety disorders are everywhere and affecting everyone on the planet. This is evidenced by the rise of scientific and medical publications on anxiety and related diseases published in peer-reviewed journals, the media coverage on anxiety-related disorders, and the increase in tranquilizers, related prescription and non-prescription drugs and recreational drugs consumption So now lets leave all these statistics aside and without further due, let's dive into the subject and see what anxiety and stress are really and more importantly, how can we get rid of them... Are you with me? OK, let's GO!
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References:
Surveys of Psychiatric Morbidity among Adults in Great Britain, Office for National Statistics. Better or worse: a longitudinal study of the mental health of adults living in private households in Great Britain, Office for National Statistics. Self-reported work-related illness and workplace injuries in 2007/08: Results from the Labour Force Survey. Health and Safety Executive. http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress/scale.htm Council of Australian Governments (2006), National Action Plan on Mental Health 20062011, p. 1. Australian Institute of Health and Australia's Health 2008, pp. 5256. Welfare (2008),
World Health Organization, 'International Classification of Diseases', viewed 17 December 2008, http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/ Australian Bureau of Statistics (2008), 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results (ABS cat. no. 4326.0), p. 21.
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Anxiety is part of creativity, the need to get something out, the need to be rid of something or to get in touch with something within. - David Duchovny
Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.
- Arthur Somers
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What Is Anxiety Really?

L et's
consider first some definitions, to make
sure that we are talking about the same thing. According to the dictionarys definition, anxiety is a multi-system response to a perceived threat or danger. [Keep in mind the notion of perceived threat or perceived danger]. I will come back to that later... Anxiety reflects a combination of biochemical changes in the body, energy disturbances or blockages, personal history, memories, belief system, and of course the context of the social situation. A second definition of anxiety is: a psychological and physiological state characterised by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioural components that create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Another view is that anxiety is a future-oriented mood state in which one is ready or prepared to attempt to cope with upcoming negative events. In other words, anxiety is usually about a future
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event, either about a specific action [i.e. like going to an interview, or giving a speech] or a vague feeling [i.e. about the future in general].
Anxiety is a normal human emotion which is triggered when we perceive threats of harm
Note that it is possible to be anxious of a pleasant situation?! Yep, if we fear something can/might go wrong...
So, anxiety is in most cases considered to be a normal reaction to stress. A minimum amount of stress is required to keep us alert and help us going forward. Anxiety may come for a good reason, such as to protect us from harm by warning us of threats or make us perform at a high level. This is where an appropriate amount of stress creates a healthy tension that helps us in reaching our peak performance [Figure 1]. In this case, stress is considered normal and beneficial.
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Figure 1. Stress vs Performance. When it is abnormal or excessive, it causes us distress, harm, and interferes with our lives, often not protecting us and decreasing our performance levels. Stress becomes toxic when we reach the fatigue point. Instead of continuously increasing our performance [as we often think it would], we soon reach exhaustion, where most of our energy stores are depleted and we cannot replenish our stock, and from then onwards, it is all downhill [like on a black diamond slop] By being continually on emergency mode, our body doesnt have the time or the resources necessary to repair or regenerate itself. We then reach a Tipping point where the slightest minimal arousal may precipitate a total breakdown, energetic, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. And there comes illness, injury or overload...
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We all need a fear response in order to warn us of threats and enable us to prepare for them. This is why, through biological evolution, this response called the fight-or-flight response has been in-built in humans. The problem of anxiety and stress only appears when they become excessive; it then falls under the classification of an anxiety disorder. In the modern society our mind tends to find threats, worries and concerns everywhere we look, from deadlines at work, to global warming, to terrorism and simple health issues. Just by watching TV, listening to the news on the radio, or reading the newspaper, you get your daily dose of anxiety and stress. This constant perception of threat can leave us living in a heightened state of arousal or anxiety. In some cases this state of anxiety is specific to certain situations such as in the case of phobias or social anxiety. Our anxieties can be triggered by real or imagined experiences. Our thoughts have a big impact on whether we perceive anxiety or not. Panic attacks can also occur because our minds may misinterpret our bodily sensations such as rapid heartbeat. Anxiety can also be triggered by normal experiences such as exercise, tiredness and fatigue, drugs, thoughts about changes in our life situation or memories of things that happened to us as children.
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What Can I Do for Anxiety?
Nowwe have a pretty good idea of what anxiety

is, it is time to get some tips on how to let go of it Are you ready? Now? OK, I thought you would, so without further due, let's look first let's look at a simple process that will help you go past you fear, anxiety, or worry and take action. Ready Now? Sure? I just want to share with you two simple processes that you can use to let go of anxiety! By the way, I guarantee it won't be painful... but rather fun to experience... You may even like and play with it in the future! So here we go...
Process #1 - Disappearing like a cloud

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Process #1: Disappearing like a cloud...
So, think a something you are afraid of, or anxious about or are worrying about. Make it something where the feelings are unpleasant and you are not sure what to do, like being overwhelm, not being sure what to do, and this feeling is getting in your way... Imagine the situation, like if you were there, and really feel the feeling... Now label this feeling, as anxiety, fear, fright or even worry, it's up to you to choose the label. Got it? Now imagine the feeling right in front of you, it's there, look at it. What does it look like? What colour is it? What shape is it? Is it like a smoky cloud? Or a green gooey mass [remember, the one like in Ghostbusters the movie, Yeah... you know this one...] How big is it? Does it smell? Does it have a sound as it is standing in front of you? Watch it carefully! Smell! Listen! Now, let it go over you, under you, and around you, let it go through you and as it does, it will become like a thin cloud. As it goes through you and around you, it will go behind you...
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Imagine that you are seeing it disappearing behind you in the distance faster and faster... as it goes further and further... until it melts into the nothingness... Poof! There is nothing left, nothing you can feel anymore as it disintegrated in to the nothingness... Now feel your body, solid and grounded. You didn't move, you stood firm. You are still here, because you are not this feeling. You can separate yourself from it... Now pay attention how you feel, calmer, relaxed, solid like a rock, firmly grounded... Now, think of three possible ways you can deal with this situation, write them down NOW, and commit to take action as soon as possible.
So How was it did you feel any different? I would have thought so... Amazing isn't it, the power of imagination. As if you were there, weren't you? Ok I hope you enjoyed that one. That was our first process. Stick with me, for the second one!
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A common way of dealing with anxiety or any bad feeling [in NLP] is to dissociate from it. Many of the mental strategies to deal with fear or anxiety rely on your ability to dissociate from your mental pictures and look at them from an observer perspective. But wait a minute, I see you asking me What the heck is dissociation? Well, dont worry its not painful Let me define it in simple terms. So let just define the NLP jargon of association and dissociation. Association is when you are inside your body, seeing through your own eyes, and feeling the feelings that go with the experience. This is usually what happens when you are fearful or anxiety or having panic attacks you feel inside yourself all these creepy feelings and thus experience the symptoms of anxiety and fear! Dissociation is when you see your body, you're outside of if, outside of the experience, and you are the observer of the experience. And therefore not direct feelings of the experience. Want to see the difference? So here is here second process.
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Process #2 Dissociation
Process #2: Dissociation Think of a pleasant memory Now! When you think back to it, check what sort of pictures you have in your mind... Are you associated, seeing out through your own eyes? Or are you dissociated, seeing yourself in the situation? Whichever one it is... It's OK, but Now I just want you to change it and try the other way. OK? Now change it back to what it was. Ok, done... So, which way do you prefer? Usually association is good for enjoying pleasant memories and pleasant experiences, while dissociation is good for keeping a distance from feelings and learning from the experience. I hope you enjoy playing with your mind... I have plenty more processes for you to let go of anxiety in the various books I wrote, so if youre curious or are looking for other ways to let go of anxiety, feel to visit www.MastermindSuccess.com.au and get your own copy of one of my books.
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Afterword
stress ourselves... but more importantly, NOW you have two practical and directly actionable tools to help you deal with anxiety more efficiently. This book is not meant to be an absolute compendium of with tools you can use in your daily life to deal with anxiety and stress.
I trust you learned a how we create anxiety, and
every technique available but rather a practical guide for you
Of course there are many more techniques from NLP or other modalities you can use to get rid of anxiety, and stress... And I encourage you to test them out, and keep the ones that give Tad James have exquisite techniques to let go of anxiety, phobias, negative emotions and limiting decisions in the blink of an eye.
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Just to give you a glimpse of the power of the Time Line Therapy techniques, I revealed one of these, the Fast
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A more traditional and widely used technique, is meditation. I did not talked about meditation in this book because I devoted an entire book on this topic. Farewell to Anxiety Meditation, The Ultimate Guide to Quieting The Mind... is the ultimate guide on meditation. The Farewell to Anxiety series is available from our online store, just click on the link below to get your own copy and discover the Magic of Time Line Therapy.
www.MastermindSuccess.com.au Ok, so now I think it's time for me close, and let you apply these techniques by yourself and enjoy the rewards... I have no doubt that you'll see, hear and feel the difference and experience profound shifts in your reality.
To your Success & Freedom, Brisbane, April 2009 Olivier
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D r. Olivier Becherel, Ph. D

Trainer & Master Practitioner of NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis Cell & Molecular Biologist, Researcher Head of Research & Development at Mastermind Success Author
Olivier was born, grew up and studied in France where obtained a Ph. D in Molecular Genetics & Cellular Biology from Louis Pasteur University, France. Several years ago, Olivier and Marcia moved to Australia. Currently, Olivier is a Senior Research Officer at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Brisbane. Olivier's work on neurodegeneration led him to study extensively human behaviour, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and several accelerated human change technologies, including the psychology of excellence and success mindset. Olivier is a Trainer & Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis, and has a profound curiosity & inspiration for the Human Mind with its unlimited potential. Integrating his scientific knowledge and biomedical expertise, NLP, leadership, success mindset, and human behaviour, Olivier aims at unleashing the power within individuals to help them achieve excellence, success, and live a vibrant, joyful, balanced and meaningful life.
www.MastermindSuccess.com.au
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Anxiety Busters: 2 Simple processes to let go of anxiety FAST!

Dr. Olivier J. Becherel

Anxiety Busters: 2 Simple processes to let go of anxiety FAST!

Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.

Now is the age of anxiety.

Anxiety, The 21st Century Plague

century, with all the technological

Let's have a quick look at what is happening around the world...

What Is Anxiety Really?

consider first some definitions, to make

What Can I Do for Anxiety?

Nowwe have a pretty good idea of what anxiety

Process #1 - Disappearing like a cloud

Process #1: Disappearing like a cloud...

I trust you learned a how we create anxiety, and

every technique available but rather a practical guide for you

you the best results... Time Line Therapy created by Dr.

Anxiety Relief in Farewell to Anxiety 7 Quick &

isFarewell to Anxiety The Action Book Make sure you

To your Success & Freedom, Brisbane, April 2009 Olivier

D r. Olivier Becherel, Ph. D

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