Recovery from Panic Disorder: A Therapist's Transformation as Both Patient and Healer

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Summary: An Instrumental Book For Panic & Self-Recovery!!
Review: "Recovery From Panic Disorder- A Therapist's Transformation as Both Patient and Healer" is a compassionate and powerful book that will assist countless of individuals who are plagued by the crippling condition of panic disorder.

Ms. Eileen Portner delivers a compelling composite of the symptoms that signal the commencement of panic disorder and offers her own testimonials as both a victim and conqueror of this monumental physical, mental and emotional condition.

In a world that is filled with fear of ridicule, it is refreshing and inspiring to experience the courage and fervor Ms. Portner displays in her writing and professional endeavor to assist humanity. After reading this book, I was reminded of how powerful we really are when we are guided to unveil our true nature.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from panic disorder or anyone who wishes to experience the guidance of a teacher and healer.

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Summary: Recovery from Panic Disorder by Eileen McPhillips
Review: After suffering from this disorder for years and reading countless books, seeing many doctors, I see real hope for recovery after reading this book. At last, a book written by someone who truly understands the suffocation, heart pounding nausea of panic disorder. Thanks to the author for sharing her story and giving me a recipe to hope and maybe cure.

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Summary: A Book For Our Time
Review: As we continue to recover from the devastating wounds of recent world events, countless of indivduals are consumed with fear and despair...the very symptoms that define panic disorder.

Eileen Portner has composed a touching and helpful book that provides invaluable insight on the subject of panic disorder.
Her professional and personal guidance is impressive and promising. The affirmations listed throughout the book were very helpful.

After reading this book, I experienced a sense of freedom and new-found strength. Thank you Eileen, for such a wonderful contribution to mankind.

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Summary: Enlightening and Comforting
Review: Having suffered from panic disorder, I was both educated and comforted by Ms. Portner's courageous and revealing story. Her book connects with the reader in a personal way that most self help books (which tend to lecture) don't. This books breaks down the seemingly irrational horror of panic into a rational and supportive framework from which we panic sufferers can draw knowledge and strength. The intimacy and understanding with which this book is written is a huge comfort. Without question, this is a 'must read' book for anyone who either suffers from panic disorder or loves someone who does.

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Summary: Amazing Journey
Review: Ms. Portner takes the reader on an amazing journey through her own personal hell and her seach toward freedom from this prison she found herself in. A must read for those who feel trapped with no possible means of escape from the desperation they are experiencing from the devastating effects of this disorder, it gives hope for a way out. It gives the reader who doesn't suffer an understanding and a compassion for those who do. Kudos Ms. Portner

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Summary: Recovery from Panic Disorder: A Therapist's Transformation a
Review: One of the most important works I've read. Truly a blessing to those afflicted with this terrible disorder. The humor and common sense approach make this a must have to understand self, friends, and loved ones struggling with panic disorder. This author is truly a "wounded healer" and her ability to communicate with the reader is wonderful.

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Summary: A Book of Strenth and Hope to All
Review: Recovery from Panic Disorder gives strength to all those who struggle to get from point A to B in their daily lives. Daily activities such as carpool, school, pets, driving and friendships can be interrupted by the crashing waves of panic. Those with panic disorder know how difficult it can be to accomplish and even function on a day-to-day level. Eileen McPhillips Portner, therapist and the author of RFPD, knows all too well what it feels like to be hit by this mentally debilitating disorder and has written a book from the point of view of both patient and healer.

Unlike other books written by therapists, Recovery from Panic Disorder is user-friendly and an easy read. This book speaks to you as a friend, giving you the knowledge and comfort and tools that you need to take the steps to recovery. Through personal stories and real life examples, Eileen McPhillips Portner bridges the clinical distance that is felt between therapist and patient, and her book creates an emotional bond between reader and author by beginning with the author's own experience with panic disorder.

Recovery from Panic Disorder offers the realistic hope of recovery for the many people who suffer from overwhelming, frightening panic disorder. It also offers practical and useful advice for those who suffer from general controversy and stress resulting from everyday life.

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Summary: Recovery from Panic Disorder by Eileen McPhillips
Review: Recovery from Panic Disorder presents a vivid and candid
first-hand account of the hell one can live through when experiencing Panic Disorder. To the author's credit is the masterful way in which she engineered her own recovery and return to normalcy in her marriage and the successful continuation of her career. I'd recommend this book as a must read for anyone who suffers with Panic Disorder.

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Summary: Must Read for Panic Disorder Sufferers
Review: Recovery from Panic Disorder: A Therapist's Transformation as both Patient and Healer by Eileen McPhillips Portner is unique in that it covers a disease that afflicts thousands of people, but approaches it from the viewpoint of a sufferer and a therapist. Having family members and friends who suffer from this terrifying and debilitating disease, I know how important it is to have all the critical information on handling the disease that Ms. Portner imparts in her book. Her approach of using techniques that are both traditional and holistic makes this an excellent resource for both patients and therapists.

This book is written with compassion and humor that comes across through her very personal anecdotes. I especially liked the chapter written by her husband, as it emphasizes how everyone in a family is deeply affected by the family member with Panic Disorder.

I highly recommend that therapists who treat this disease read this book. It will make them better and more empathetic counselers.

This book gives all the aides you need to get through your panic attacks, but does it in such a warm, comforting way, that you know you're not alone and there is help out there.