In addition to running coach Paul Greer, another local author is releasing an autobiographical book about a journey, although this one is more about mind than body.  

North Park resident of 40 years, Carl J. Mattina, Ph.D. is launching his book, “Mind Trek: My Journey from Panic to Peace.” This autobiographical work explores the author’s struggles with stress, severe anxiety, panic and agoraphobia. Dr. Mattina reveals how mental and physical abuse at home and psychological torture from members of the medical establishment and religious sects aided in causing his self-esteem to plummet, leaving him in the depths of depression as a child. As a young adult, Dr. Mattina’s conflicts with sex and religion forced him to come to terms with his own sexuality and religious belief system. 

The battle was not altogether lost, however. The reader will witness the transformation to a positive lifestyle full of hope and personal accomplishments. Dr. Mattina discusses the necessary tools to overcome the symptoms of severe anxiety, panic ad agoraphobia, as well as rebuild self-esteem.  Fear is energy that contracts, shuts down, and harms us. Love on the other hand, reveals and heals. After more than forty years, Dr. Mattina has turned fear into love and discovered his life’s purpose. Be prepared to experience the author’s magnificent journey from panic to peace. 

Books and eBooks are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and from the publisher at: www.outskirtspress.com/overcomingfearandanxiety.