A Paralyzing Fear

A Paralyzing Fear
Author: Nina Gilden Seavey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN:

Based on thousands of hours of research, this companion book to the PBS documentary of the same name tells the story of the polio epidemic in America. 100 photos.

Paralysed with Fear

Paralysed with Fear
Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781349452927

The story of mankind's struggle against polio is compelling, exciting and full of twists and pardoxes. One of the grand challenges of modern medicine, it was a battleground between good and bad science. Gareth Williams takes an original view of the journey to understanding and defeating polio.

The Cutter Incident

The Cutter Incident
Author: Paul A. Offit
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-09-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300126051

Vaccines have saved more lives than any other single medical advance. Yet today only four companies make vaccines, and there is a growing crisis in vaccine availability. Why has this happened? This remarkable book recounts for the first time a devastating episode in 1955 at Cutter Laboratories in Berkeley, California, thathas led many pharmaceutical companies to abandon vaccine manufacture. Drawing on interviews with public health officials, pharmaceutical company executives, attorneys, Cutter employees, and victims of the vaccine, as well as on previously unavailable archives, Dr. Paul Offit offers a full account of the Cutter disaster. He describes the nation's relief when the polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, the production of the vaccine at industrial facilities such as the one operated by Cutter, and the tragedy that occurred when 200,000 people were inadvertently injected with live virulent polio virus: 70,000 became ill, 200 were permanently paralyzed, and 10 died. Dr. Offit also explores how, as a consequence of the tragedy, one jury's verdict set in motion events that eventually suppressed the production of vaccines already licensed and deterred the development of new vaccines that hold the promise of preventing other fatal diseases.

The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice
Author: Barry Schwartz
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0061748994

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

Anxiety Workbook for Kids

Anxiety Workbook for Kids
Author: Lawrence Conley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781692333768

Does your child struggle with social anxiety or an overall constant worry? Are you lacking the appropriate tools to help your young one cope in a healthy productive way? Are you ready to watch your kid shine bright while they independently manage their own anxiety? If you felt yourself agreeing with the questions prompted, this useful guide is written just for you. This book is written in a way that is digestible for anyone (you don't need to be a licensed therapist to understand it). Rather, the approach is realistic and easy to implement. Anxiety runs on a spectrum where various techniques work better than others - which is why this book is packed with coping strategies for different times, places, and situations suited to fit a range of children's needs. The world of anxiety is vast and can feel overwhelming. But understanding one topic at a time while identifying what works for your child can bring an immense sense of relief for everyone involved. From an author who's dealt first-hand with the paralyzing effects of anxiety, the Anxiety Workbook for Kids decodes how to work with your children so that they can feel comfortable navigating life on their own terms. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, an organization dedicated to curing anxiety says that, "anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions - just as real and serious as physical disorders such as heart disease or diabetes. Approximately 8% of children and teenagers experience an anxiety disorder with most people developing symptoms before age 21. Yet, only about one-third of those suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment, even though the disorders are highly treatable." This comprehensive handbook will teach you how to work with the anxiety rather than fueling it. The techniques included will empower and prepare your child to live a fulfilling life. In this book, you'll discover: Over 10 coping strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that can be tested and applied INSTANTLY (even if you have tried a slew of methods unsuccessfully) The process of identifying the root cause(s) of your child's negative self-talk which leads to distorted thinking and habitual destruction. The 5 most common thinking errors and how to combat these through an in-depth evaluation of how words, actions, habits, and values begin with your beliefs and thoughts. A break-down of the powerful tool of imagination and how it can contribute to and/or alleviate anxiety. Over 15 vivid processing exercises to help your child stop and recollect their thoughts in moments of feeling their debilitating anxiety. How to effectively measure pediatric anxiety through tracking and documenting progress - which will uncover what methods work for your child and how to prepare for a relapse. The 5 most critical mistakes you're currently making with your parenting style and how they can be increasing your kid's anxiety (avoid these at all costs if you want to see progress). ... and much, much more! Anxiety is known to be one of the most manageable mental health disorders, but your child needs your patience and comfort to know he or she is not alone. Parents are key agents of change and through continual practice with your child, their anxiety will complement their life rather than inhibiting it. Click "Add to Cart" now to gain the autonomy both you and your child need to live a happier less worrisome life.

From Victim to Victor

From Victim to Victor
Author: Jennifer Hoffman
Publisher: Feed Your Must Press LLC
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2017-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780982194959

The information in this book will help you understand why you live with beliefs and thoughts that cripple your dreams and prevent you from experiencing your life in a powerful, fulfilling way. Although she fully recovered from vaccine induced paralysis at 5 years of age which rendered her a quadriplegic for 3 years, Jennifer Hoffman knew that something was holding her back from realizing her true potential. No matter how hard she tried, there was a deep, nagging fear that stood in the way of success. One day she realized that she had created a victim story whose fears were deeply rooted in the history of her paralysis and slow recovery. Overcoming this story meant finding its source, learning the REAL truth, and then creating a victor story so she could move into dynamic, fearless, and empowered living. With startling clarity, this book will help you see where you have been a victim in your life, how what you have learned, heard from others, experienced and observed have created your Victim story and what you can do to become a Victor in your life. You will learn: Why you may feel you have a big VICTIM sign on your forehead; How you use the TWELVE victim words use every day to replay your victim story, over and over again, in every aspect of your life and how to transform them into inspiring VICTOR language. How your focus on winning could be creating more of your victim story and the one small change you can make right now to change this. How your victim beliefs are mirrored by the people in your life and, how you can release them to become a VICTOR. The principle of 'Be - Do - Have' and how it can take you from victim to VICTOR in your life. By reading this book you will finally understand the cause and source of your victim story, how to transform it into dynamic, powerful, fulfilling living and become a VICTOR.

Polio

Polio
Author: Thomas Abraham
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2018-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1787380874

In 1988, the World Health Organization launched a twelve-year campaign to wipe out polio. Thirty years and several billion dollars over budget later, the campaign grinds on, vaccinating millions of children and hoping that each new year might see an end to the disease. But success remains elusive, against a surprisingly resilient virus, an unexpectedly weak vaccine and the vagaries of global politics, meeting with indifference from governments and populations alike. How did an innocuous campaign to rid the world of a crippling disease become a hostage of geopolitics? Why do parents refuse to vaccinate their children against polio? And why have poorly paid door-to-door healthworkers been assassinated? Thomas Abraham reports on the ground in search of answers.

A Holy Fear

A Holy Fear
Author: Christina Fox
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 160178810X

Fear—it’s something we all experience. Fears about the future, an illness, or what others might think about us can rule our hearts and steal our joy. Did you know, though, that the Bible commands Christians to fear? Believers are to fear the Lord. But what does that mean? In A Holy Fear, Christina Fox unpacks what the “fear of the Lord” means and what it looks like in our lives. By giving examples of such fear in the Bible, exploring the fruits of that fear in our lives, and uncovering God’s promises to those who fear Him, this book will help you disarm your lesser fears, applying what you learn to your heart and turning to a fear of the Lord. Table of Contents: 1. A Fear-Filled Life 2. Fear the Lord 3. Fear the Lord for Who He Is 4. Fear the Lord for What He Has Done 5. Growing in the Fear of the Lord 6. The Fruit of Holy Fear 7. From Fear to Fear 8. God’s Promises to the Fearful Conclusion: A Life of Holy Fear

Flying with Confidence

Flying with Confidence
Author: Captain Steve Allright
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1448118980

Does the thought of flying fill you with dread? Do panic attacks leave you feeling scared and vulnerable? If so, this book could change your life. Written by top flying experts from British Airways’ Flying with Confidence course, this reassuring guide explains everything you need to know about air travel alongside techniques for feeling confident and in control from take off to landing. In easy-to-follow sections, you'll learn how to recognise cabin noises, manage turbulence and fly in bad weather conditions. As your knowledge grows, so will your confidence, with the fear of the unknown removed. · Takes the terror out of common flight fears · Includes techniques for controlling anxiety, claustrophobia and panic · Will help you feel safe, calm and secure when you next take to the skies.

Fear

Fear
Author: R Dean Wilson
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-08-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781664240551

R. Dean Wilson experienced paralyzing fear that tried to stop him at every point of his life. He wondered if there would ever be an end to the fear and pressure he lived in. It consumed his very life with thoughts of suicide and loss of hope. Wilson didn't think he could hold on much longer. But one night, God touched him and showed him that His love could break every dominion of fear. God delivered ten simple steps that saved Wilson's life. In Fear, he shares these steps, showing how to live a life of victory over fear regardless of the circumstances. Wilson's testimony in Fear demonstrates how the presence of God can become so real you find yourself flat on your face in his midst. You can feel his love from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. God is bigger than your trials and heartaches. Wilson's story reminds you that when fear jumps out, answer with faith.