Faster Deeper Calm anxiety Ebook

113 Pages·2015·2.38 MB·English

Faster Deeper Calm

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© 2015 Tom Cronin
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First published in 2015 by The Stillness Project
33 Hall St
Bondi NSW 2026
Editing Miriam Sanua
Photography Tessa Tran

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DISCLAIMER
The content of this book is to serve as a guide to assist in
the relief from anxiety and panic attacks. The author of
this book is not a medical practitioner and is not qualified
to offer medical advice. This book is a collection of steps
the author embraced to overcome anxiety and panic
attacks. You should carry out your own research and/or
seek your own medical advice before acting or relying on
any of the information displayed in this book. The author,
Tom Cronin, and his related entities, shall not be liable
for any damage, sickness or ill–health that may arise out
of your reliance on the content of this book. You accept
sole responsibility of the outcomes if you choose to
embrace or use these ideas, concepts or steps within the
content of this book.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Chapter 1 What Causes Anxiety? 19
Chapter 2 Keep Calm with Meditation 27
Chapter 3 Stretch and Soothe 38
Chapter 4 Work Out to Wind Down 49
Chapter 5 Technology Shutdown 55
Chapter 6 Body Massage & Bath 61
Chapter 7 Bed Time Stories 65
Chapter 8 Lullaby Nightcap 70
Chapter 9 M & M’s and the Power of Q96 74
Chapter 10 Things to Avoid 81
Chapter 11 Mindfulness 89
Chapter 12 Nourish and Nurture 95
Conclusion a Calm Life 101
About the author 106
Acknowledgements 108
Personal Message from Tom 110
Path to Peace 112
Spirit and Soul 112
Faster Deeper Sleep 112
Insights Book 112
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Introduction

“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it

seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your
health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself
into stress, anxiety and fear.”
― Steve Maraboli
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ou are probably reading this because you have
experienced the crushing feeling of anxiety or
panic attacks. No doubt you are all too familiar with the
overwhelming feeling of dread, nausea and loathing. It is
difficult for those who have not ever felt anxiety or panic
to fully grasp the sensation of the debilitating fear that
sweeps through your body. But for those of us that have,
you are not alone. Anxiety and panic attacks affect many
people’s lives. In fact you have something in common
with nearly a third of the population!
The Anxiety and Depression Association of
America states that anxiety disorders cost the US more
than $42 billion a year. In Australia it is estimated by
Beyond Blue, that 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men will
suffer anxiety. In the United States, anxiety disorders are
the most common of all mental health disorders. So as
you can see, you are not alone in experiencing anxiety or
panic.
As common as anxiety is, it doesn’t mean you
don’t feel lonely going through it. I was just like
thousands of others who have suffered with anxiety - I
kept it to myself. There is a great deal of stigma attached
to anxiety, and for this reason the majority of people don’t
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share their experience with it. For the many years I
suffered anxiety, I didn’t dare tell anyone for fear of being
judged. Interestingly, when I started talking about it
publicly, people approached me and felt comfortable
enough to share their experience of suffering with anxiety
as well. It’s time we release the stigma associated with
anxiety, and bring this out in the open. This is how change
is inspired. The first step in the process is to acknowledge
that it’s there. This is the key to healing.
Some people can be experiencing anxiety without
even knowing they have it. I was one of those people. I
had no idea what a panic attack was. All I knew was that
I would feel waves of dread and nausea, be short of
breath, and experience tingling skin. I wanted to
withdraw and hide away from the world, and the anxiety
zapped my confidence. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed
and had a name given to this condition did I truly
understand it. For that reason I have outlined some of the
symptoms of anxiety and panic:
 Feelings of panic, fear or uneasiness
 Poor sleep or insomnia
 Fidgety, or unable to sit still
 Heart palpitations
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 Tingling in the hands and body
 Nausea
 Dizziness
 Short of breath
 Dry mouth
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 Hot flushes or chills
A common belief for those who are finally
diagnosed is they believe they are destined for a life of
anxiety. Well I have some very good news for you! You
can overcome anxiety and panic, and experience a calm
and peaceful life in a very short period of time. YES!! It’s
true.
How do I know?
Not only did these methods mentioned here in this
book cure my anxiety and panic – they have cured
hundreds of students as well. This book is a simple,
practical guide sharing a holistic approach to living
calmly. Within this book is the key to a life without panic
and anxiety. It’s important to understand that we aren’t
curing anxiety and panic in this book – we are restoring
balance to your mind and body. When mind and body are
balanced, the imbalance of anxiety and panic will
dissolve.
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