"Should I, or shouldn't I? What if something goes horribly wrong? Anticipatory anxiety-the avoidance component of generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and phobias-leads to chronic indecisiveness, procrastination, catastrophizing, and avoidance. From the authors of Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts, this liberating guide-grounded in proven-effective therapy modalities-shows readers how to face their fears, get unstuck, make decisions, and live a vital and engaged life"-- Provided by publisher.

Anticipatory anxiety : bleeding before you are cut --Chronic indecisiveness: between a rock and a hard place -- The biology of anxious bodies and sticky minds -- Avoidance : how anticipatory anxiety and chronic indecisiveness get stuck -- Getting hijacked by your imagination -- Fueling indecisiveness : perfectionism, desire for certainty, and fear of regret -- The therapeutic attitude : a metacognitive perspective -- Surrender and commit : the antidote to avoidance -- Troubleshooting : common questions answered -- What recovery looks like.