The Ugly Sibling: The Drama of Anxiety

By James Ray Ashurst Ph.D and Cecil Yates M.S.

Anxiety impacts all of our lives. It can be devastating to our well-being and creates negative thoughts and emotions in our lives. This book deals with the symptoms of anxiety and the many ways to deal with one’s anxiety from day-to-day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: May 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9781982266998

James Ray Ashurst Ph.D

Dr. Ashurst has lived in the Northeast Georgia mountains for thirty-six years. After nine years as a teacher in Florida, he moved to Georgia where he became a school counselor for twenty-five years. He has also been a clinical therapist for over fifty years. His purpose in writing this book is to be a lifeline to those who make up his life and for those whom he has yet to meet.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ms. Carolyn Baker—Proofreading the material

Ms. Joy Breedlove—Proofreading the material

This book is

dedicated to the following:

Kelli Denning

Amy Grice

Their encouragement and guidance helped

make this book a reality.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 The Drama of Anxiety

Chapter 2 The Stressful Life

Chapter 3 Esther: If I Perish, I Perish.

Chapter 4 The Symptoms Of Anxiety

Chapter 5 Disciples In The Storm

Chapter 6 Dealing With Anxiety

Chapter 7 The Rope Of Scarlet Thread

Chapter 8 Nightmare!

Chapter 9 The Burning Bush Episode

Chapter 10 From Bittnerss To Joy

Chapter 11 Depression

Conclusion

The three Ugly Siblings of stress, anxiety, and depression can immobilize an individual’s life mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically. Many people throughout the world face these horrible illnesses each day, plus witnessing their impact on family members. These siblings can occupy the lives of children, teenagers, and adults.

Fortunately, these siblings are medically and psychologically treatable. There is amazing help available. This book provides useful ways of maintaining one’s self-esteem, self-worth, and self-image while journeying through the corridors of the three siblings.

It is my wish that