Our Nervous Friends - Hardcover

""Our Nervous Friends"" is a book written by Robert S. Carroll that explores the topic of anxiety and nervousness in humans. The book delves into the various causes of anxiety, including genetics, environmental factors, and personal experiences. It also discusses the different ways in which anxiety manifests itself, such as panic attacks, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Carroll provides readers with practical advice on how to manage anxiety, including relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication. He also explores the role of social support and the importance of seeking professional help when necessary. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it a valuable resource for anyone who struggles with anxiety or knows someone who does. It provides a comprehensive overview of the topic and offers practical solutions for managing anxiety in everyday life. Overall, ""Our Nervous Friends"" is an informative and insightful book that sheds light on a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide.The price we pay for defective nerves is one of mankind's big burdens. Humanity reaches its vaunted supremacy, it realizes the heights of manhood and womanhood through its power to meet what the day brings, to collect the best therefrom and to fit itself profitably to use that best for the good of its kind. And these possibilities are all dependent on the superb, complicated nervous system. The miracles of right and wise living are rooted deep in the nerve-centers. Man's nervous system is his adjusting mechanism--his indicator revealing the proper methods of reaction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.