DARE Workbook: New Brave Tools to End Anxiety

I have suffered from severe anxiety all of my life. I tried everything to combat it but nothing helped much. I discovered the Panic Away! program and that led to the DARE program and book by the same author, Barry McDonagh. They have been SO helpful to me in accepting and embracing my anxiety rather than running away from it. This workbook is cartoon based with little assignments to do and tidbits of information about anxiety and overcoming it. Alone, this will not suddenly end your anxiety but, in conjunction with the DARE book or program or just as a reminder of how we can overcome anxiety and that it is NOT in control of us unless we let it be, it is a good workbook. I went through the pages and did some of the little assignments and they brought me back to the DARE book which I read and loved, I am now reading it again. I suggest using the DARE approach with the workbook for the best results. This workbook may be good on its own for those who experience mild anxiety or who want a tiny taste of the DARE approach. It's also a bit introspective and you may learn a few things about yourself that you didn't even realize which is always a good thing.

Ok so everyone says it’s cartoon like. Yes, it is. But it’s what gives this book it’s charm! It’s to help the book be fun and more relatable and to not be a stressor. The questions and activities in the book promote deep thinking and help you put your anxiety into perspective. I really enjoy working in this book so far. I’ve discovered things about my anxiety and panic disorder that I didn’t know were there. This book asks the right questions and goes great as a companion to the Dare book. I bought both and love the way things are broken down and simplified without being condescending. Definitely worth the purchase!

I have heard some complain that the book has too many blank pages. The reason is because it's a workbook. There is room for notes and even coloring. I LOVE both DARE and the workbook. The workbook also simplifies the most important practices in the DARE book. The DARE book has helped me more than any other book on Anxiety as well as over twenty years of therapy. DARE has changed my life more quickly than I ever imagined anything could.

I purchased two copies of this after having read the original DARE book months ago and am so grateful that I did. The workbook is well organized and contains recaps of the DARE process as well as brand new tips and tricks to overcome anxiety. The workbook has especially helped my daughter as she is able to personalize the pages (which contains many blank areas to do so). She has added her own style by coloring it and sketching in additional images. She now has a “personalized” workbook that “speaks” to her specific anxiety challenges. The DARE workbook is her preferred book for anxiety relief and I am extremely grateful for the progress she is made in a short amount of time.

Calming to write in and to have to sit down an analyze yourself. Cute illustrations to add a light hearted look to it. Very much coincides with the DARE book itself. Same principles that the book teaches you, just prompting you to apply it to your own personal situation.

The Dare Workbook is a great companion to the original. While the first book helps you understand that you are not crazy, weak or alone, this book acts as a coach providing day-to-day assistance to keep you on track. Long story short, my adventure with anxiety started with what I now know was a panic attack and multiple doctor visits for my weird symptoms with no diagnosis. In the middle of a sleepless night, I typed all of my symptoms in a long line and the search engine came back with "anxiety". I was almost insulted. I can't be one of those "weak" people who are scared to leave the house. My pounding heart, nausea, dizziness and tingling limbs can't just be anxiety?! I've since made great progress in understanding anxiety (we are not weak!) and implementing the Dare system. I've come to realize how many people I know are suffering from this issue. I think the modern world is wreaking havoc on so many of us. I love the simplicity of the illustrations and the tools in this book. I shared it with my artist niece (also a sufferer) and she loved it! A few tips from me: REALLY give up caffeine. I found that very hard but it really does make a huge difference. Don't procrastinate. As my pile of work builds so does my anxiety. If you can, take advantage of the Dare audios. They've really helped me. Don't give up and don't be so hard on yourself. We live in stressful times and you don't need addictive prescriptions to get through this. Try Dare -- what have you got to lose except anxiety :)

I have been suffering on and off with anxiety for about 8 years since being diagnosed with a cardiac issue. After I had a procedure and was cured I was left with chronic palpitations that left me so so anxious despite them being benign. I had a really bad flare of my anxiety four months ago that practically left me house bound. I got the dare book and saw the sun start to come out again. When I started the work book I began to push out of my comfort zone and began to drive alone again (my anxiety is around driving alone) I have been using the dare technique and today made a huge goal. I can’t urge people enough to read Dare and do the workbook. It REALLY works and just makes complete sense. You will literally feel the weight being lifted off of you because you will realize you are not alone. Get this!!!!!

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This workbook is a great addition to the original "Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attack". As the title says it's a workwork not a book on it's own. If you suffer anxiety or panic attack do get the original book first as it describes the steps in DARE and explains in details what is going on inside you. I have suffered from panic attack for 25 years, I bought, read and followed the steps in DARE. The method is not a 1-2-3 and away the panic goes. It takes loads of effort and you get setbacks. I have managed to get rid of my panic attacks and most of my claustrophobia in 9 months - that is unless I get one of those setback. Even I write 'got rid of' still from time to time I feel some anxiety or excitement as it really is, this is when this workwork come in handy for me. Yes, it is a cartoonish book and it has loads of space for you to write in, you can do your own bullet journal or use it as a 'normal' journal. With the workbook also comes three audios, which are helpful before or when you have a panic attack. I will recommend this book together with the original.

Werkboek. Zeeeeer grote meerwaarde voor een persoon met een angststoornis en bijhorende paniekaanvallen en zeker ook voor de naasten. Kopen! Lezen! Doen!

This workbook is delightful - opening summary of key information about the DARE approach is followed by attractive work pages with clear task instructions....bold, simple and inviting. Very engaging and useful. So happy with my purchase.

This workbook is perfect for anyone suffering from panic attacks, anxiety and agoraphobia. I’ve suffered in and off for years and bought tons ignored book on the subject but this one is great! Truly helpful! Al the exercises it makes you do make you see things in a different light and really does help you beat this battle.

I love the actual dare book. This workbook however felt like a bit of a rip off. There's barely any new stuff in there. It offers a few challenges... But calling it a workbook is a bit far fetched for me.. yes, there is space to write and doodle etc, but you can easily do that on any piece of paper. Wasn't impressed and wouldn't recommend it.