{"product_id":"9791399185904","title":"AND WHAT IF I HAVE SOMETHING SERIOUS?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWHAT IF I HAVE SOMETHING SERIOUS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a practical and accessible guide for those who suffer from health anxiety, commonly known as hypochondria. Clinical psychologist Carmen Pastor, with over thirty years of experience, presents a program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy to identify, understand, and treat the obsessive fear of having a serious illness. Through clear explanations, clinical examples, and graphic material, the work offers real tools to break the cycle of constant worry, helping both those who suffer from it and their families regain control over their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work addresses health anxiety disorder from a clinical and human perspective. It explains how the catastrophic interpretation of normal bodily sensations can become a paralyzing obsession, where every medical test that rules out an illness only provides temporary relief, followed by new doubt. The author breaks down the mechanism of the problem, from the constant search for reassurance to the avoidance of situations that generate fear. Through a structured intervention program, the book teaches how to identify automatic thoughts, gradually expose oneself to uncertainty, and modify checking behaviors, offering a clear path to recovery based on real clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHealth anxiety and hypochondria: identification of the disorder and its symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): fundamentals and practical application for treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation of bodily sensations: how perception is distorted by fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSafety behaviors and seeking reassurance: the cycle that maintains anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExposure and response prevention strategies to reduce the fear of illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for family members: how to accompany without reinforcing the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for people who experience constant and disproportionate concern for their health, who repeatedly visit the doctor without finding an explanation for their symptoms, or who live with the fear of having a serious undiagnosed illness. It is also a useful tool for family and friends who seek to understand and support those who suffer from this disorder, as well as for mental health professionals who want a practical guide based on cognitive-behavioral therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA step-by-step intervention program, based on more than thirty years of clinical experience, to confront health anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear and accessible explanations on how the disorder works, without unnecessary technical jargon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReal clinical examples and graphic material that facilitate the understanding and application of the strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools to break the cycle of worry and checking behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA specific guide for family members on how to offer support without fueling the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PASTOR, CARMEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: SELF-HELP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NON-FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 194\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 478 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a necessary and rigorous work that addresses a common but often misunderstood mental health problem. The author combines her solid clinical background with an informative approach, making the content useful for both the reader seeking help and the professional. The intervention program presented is anchored in the evidence of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which gives it credibility and potential effectiveness. It is a valuable resource for those who wish to understand and manage health anxiety from a practical and realistic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407191662939,"sku":"9791399185904","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139918590.jpg?v=1781849762","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791399185904","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}