Prone To Panic

            Anxiety UK Review of ‘Prone To Panic’

‘Prone To Panic’ is written by Evelyn Gaughan, who is a sufferer of anxiety and has been diagnosed with Social Anxiety.  Within her book she illustrates her experiences with anxiety, and also  how she overcame and learned to manage this distressing affliction.  It is refreshing to read a book regarding anxiety, which has been written from a sufferer’s perspective, and not just from a clinical and detached viewpoint.  The book is not a daunting size and the chapters are broken down into small, manageable chunks so as not to overwhelm the reader.

‘Prone To Panic’ is the perfect self-help book for someone who has only just found themselves struggling with their anxiety and really needs some help and direction.  The author takes the reader through the options of help and treatment available, and provides simple explanations regarding the physical and psychological symptoms anxiety can cause.  This book also suggests other reading material regarding anxiety, which is useful for someone who is new to literature regarding the condition.

‘Prone To Panic’ states within the introduction that the author’s aim is to create a book for anxiety sufferers that is ‘open, honest, and full of empathy, offering hope and support to those who feel isolated by fear’.  This book offers a helpful reminder of the simple advice that is often forgotten by many sufferers (particularly Chapter 7: Setbacks) and more importantly ‘that you are not alone’.

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Local writer publishes new guide to coping with panic attacks

Prone To Panic, published by iUniverse, gives an open and honest account of author Evelyn Gaughan’s experiences of coping with panic attacks.  Feeling compelled to turn her own experience with anxiety into a positive; Evelyn has produced a practical new handbook highlighting the need for a new awareness surrounding the area of mental health.  In 2001 she first began to experience panic attacks and, following her return to Ireland from Canada where she lived and worked for five years, she began to document her experiences with panic attacks.

“Approximately 10% of the population suffers from anxiety and one in four people will suffer emotional problems at some point in their lives, yet society continues to sweep these issues under the carpet”, says Evelyn.

Unlike many self-help books which are written by people who have never experienced the subject first-hand, Prone To Panic is written from a unique perspective.  “I had very clear objectives when I started writing Prone To Panic”, says Evelyn.  “I wanted to challenge the stigma attached to anxiety disorders by informing people of the facts and reassuring them that they are not alone.”  Dealing with issues ranging from panic attacks to agoraphobia, Prone To Panic offers an alternative approach to mental health, which is one of acceptance and understanding. 

As well as her own personal experience, the author drew on her background in marketing to research this subject.  “My career in marketing has always centered around communicating an idea to the public, whether that be visually or literally.  As well as being cathartic for me, writing this book and designing the artwork has also been an exciting challenge professionally.”

Prone To Panic is available to buy online in paperback and e-book format at www.iuniverse.com. 

- Galway Independent