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"""How a Base Jumper Saved Me is a raw and honest account of trauma and it's long lasting effects on the nervous system. As Besser Van Der Kolk has solidified in our collective consciousness: the body keeps the score.As we find in panic disorder in particular, the conscious (thinking) mind and nervous system (below the level of thinking) can be divorced in these situations... Reuniting them is the goal and the practical steps Chris outlines in his book give a clear path to recovery. Chris Breen's writing represents a humanistic account of how we can develop anxiety about our anxiety. Panic about our panic. As well as wonderful explanations about the scientific basis of the symptoms and specific ways to cope with it. Chris Breen's light hearted way to approach the topic is likely going to be a hit with both men and women."" Dr Lisa Morgan - Clinical Psychologist MAPS. BA. MPsych/PhD A Life Changer This book transcends its own medium, a valuable resource and an essential guide for comprehending the intricacies of fear, panic attacks, anxiety, and the mind-body connection. It masterfully simplifies complex physiological and mental health concepts, equipping readers with practical strategies for managing these conditions. Whether you're directly affected or supporting someone who is, this book offers indispensable insights. Chris's personal journey adds a profound layer of authenticity. His personal story moved me so deeply, and this guy knows his stuff, and I laughed out loud too many times to count. - Kirsten Macdonald"

A Life Changer This book transcends its own medium, a valuable resource and an essential guide for comprehending the intricacies of fear, panic attacks, anxiety, and the mind-body connection. It masterfully simplifies complex physiological and mental health concepts, equipping readers with practical strategies for managing these conditions. Whether you're directly affected or supporting someone who is, this book offers indispensable insights. Chris's personal journey adds a profound layer of authenticity. His personal story moved me so deeply, and this guy knows his stuff, and I laughed out loud too many times to count. - Kirsten Macdonald

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"Chris Breen's career in nursing and paramedicine, spanning over 25 years, is a testament to his dedication to mental health and support for others in the community, particularly in the contest of men's mental health in Australia. His journey, beginning with a personal struggle against severe Panic attacks, agoraphobia, and Anxiety in 2001, has shaped him into a compassionate mentor and educator. His experiences, both professional and personal, offer him a unique perspective on the complexities of mental well-being, including stress, Panic disorder, and social Anxiety. As a paramedic in Australia, he has witnessed the suffering of his patients, gaining a deeper understanding of mental health challenges, encompassing conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and Panic attacks. This experience, coupled with his own journey, makes him an empathetic guide in the area of mental health, advocating a drug-free approach with a strong emphasis on cognitive behaviour therapy techniques.His debut book, ""How a Base Jumper Saved Me,"" reflects this blend of personal narrative and professional insight. His message is clear: with the right approach, anyone can overcome Anxiety and its mental health challenges with education, time and effort."

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