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Simple and powerful techniques for coping with anxiety and worry.
by Robert L. Leahy
Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., is the author of Anxiety Free and The Worry Cure. He is Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. See full bio
May 19, 2008

Jealousy is a Killer: How to Break Free from Your Jealous Feelings

Jealousy can be a killer. You feel the anxiety and rage building up in you and you don't know what to do. How can we make sense of jealousy and how can we cope?
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May 14, 2008

"But what if I'm THE ONE?" How Intolerance of Uncertainty Makes you Anxious

You demand absolute certainty. And, if you don't know absolutely FOR SURE, you will continue to worry. What can you do to help yourself? Read More

May 9, 2008

Are We Born to be Afraid?

Many of our fears are built in. And it's a good thing they are. They kept our ancestors alive. Read More

May 7, 2008

What is Productive Worry?

What is the difference between unproductive worry and productive worry? How can you turn productive worry into productive action? Not all of our worries are useless. Some worry can be productive. Read More

May 1, 2008

How Does Your Worry Make Sense?

Your worry makes sense to you because you have a rule-book in your head that you follow. You think you have a responsibility to worry, your worry motivates you, it protects you, it eliminates uncertainty, and it keeps you from failing and feeling bad. But it won't work. Check out the Rule-Book for Worry and let us know if any of this fits you. Read More

April 30, 2008

How Big a Problem is Anxiety?

Anxiety is the most common psychological problem and it has been increasing in the last fifty years. Read More

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Books by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.

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Anxiety Free: Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel You
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The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You

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