How to Overcome Panic Attacks: Universal Rules

This Russian popular psychology book, first published in 2003 (reissued in 2013 and 2020) by psychotherapist Andrey Kurpatov, serves as a practical guide to understanding and overcoming panic attacks and vegetative-vascular dystonia through universal rules; the author draws on neurology, psychology and his own clinical experience to explain the physiological and psychological nature of panic symptoms, encourages readers to recognize that these attacks are not dangerous, and teaches techniques for managing them through breathing and muscle-based methods, cognitive distancing and relaxation strategies; the book includes real patient stories, humorous explanations, detailed instructions for the “box breathing” technique, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive decoupling, and exposure methods, as well as lifestyle advice on physical activity, sleep hygiene, diet and avoiding stimulants; it has proven effective for thousands of people, helping them identify triggers, manage attacks, and return to a full life, while its accessible style makes it suitable even for those new to psychotherapy