Jason Freeman Bücher

Do you feel as if others are out to get you? Research shows that 20-30 percent of people in the UK frequently have paranoid or suspicious thoughts about other people. These feelings can make life a misery. In this fully revised and expanded new edition, the authors explain how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques can be used to treat this disorder by changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. The authors of this excellent and timely book have played a major role in developing our understanding of how suspicious thoughts arise and, crucially, how we can learn to cope with them.

Popular science at its best: a comprehensive look at what makes us tick

Real help for those who feel fear and suspicion of others

Are rates of psychological disorder different for men and women? The answer to this question, and its implications, are far-reaching. Here, Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman uncover the links between gender and mental health, drawing on the best and most up-to-date research in a variety of disciplines, to reflect on a complex and lively issue.

Paranoia is as common as depression, but most of us know little about it. Drawing on the latest scientific research, this accessible book answers the key questions about paranoia - from how we can deal with it, to whether we living in a uniquely paranoid age - and highlights for the first time the central role of paranoia in our world today.

Are we born with our fears or do we learn them? Why do our fears persist? What purpose does anxiety serve? In this Very Short Introduction we discover what anxiety is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Looking at six major anxiety disorders, the authors introduce us to this most ubiquitous and essential of emotions.

Mild to moderate paranoia and mistrust of others are increasingly common, affecting 20 to 30 percent of people in the UK. This self-help guide addresses the challenges of living with unfounded suspicions, offering practical strategies to manage and cope with these debilitating thoughts. By exploring the nature of paranoia and providing actionable advice, the book aims to help readers regain control over their lives and improve their mental well-being.

Magic has never caused problems for Zane Grimm. Except for that time he shorted out the power grid. Or the time he got cursed. Or that time he accidentally unleashed an ancient, unknowable evil. Okay, so maybe there were a few problems.After joining the local Mage's Guild, Zane wants to use his powers to help people. To protect them from the magic and monsters they're powerless to stop. Zane is eager to prove that he has what it takes.And he's going to get his chance.When his home is attacked, and a powerful artifact stolen, Zane is faced with a problem only he can solve. An enemy from his past only he can defeat.With the help of his friends, Zane has just three days to find the thief, and stop the return of one of the most powerful yokai the world has ever seen.Will Zane succeed? Or will his greatest failure cost him the ultimate price?

With over forty years since its original printing, and over 30,000 copies sold, this bestselling guide still remains a trusted and much-consulted reference for those interested in identifying, foraging and growing wild plants for food and medicine. Now Some Useful Wild Plants is back in print for a new generation of foragers and herbalists. Some Useful Wild Plants contains sections on useful herbs, trees, berries and seaweeds, as well as commentary on avoiding poisonous species. Pick the young tender leaves of orach, salsify and miner's lettuce for a delicious and vitamin-rich spring salad or stir-fry. Concoct a cherry bark and licorice fern syrup to soothe a sore throat. Repel insects naturally using sage oil or vanilla leaf. From alder to yarrow, each featured plant has useful descriptors for identification and details on how to harvest, as well as how the plant is traditionally used for medicine by First Nations, pioneers and contemporary herbalists. Clear line drawings are provided to assist foragers in accurate identification. Directions are included for the preparation of ointments, salves, poultices, compresses and tinctures. Dan Jason also addresses sustainability when foraging to ensure that harvesting supports the continuous growth of the plant and the natural environment.

This book shows exactly how to combat worry and anxiety with helpful guidance on controlling it and how to move on from worrying to problem solving. There's also specific techniques to make worries and anxious thoughts less powerful.