There are two kinds of hostages: Those who are physically seized and deprived of the choice to move about freely and carry on with their lives, and those who are mentally held captive by the thoughts that deprive them of the ability to choose the best for themselves and to achieve their dreams and goals. As a former police detective, hostage negotiator and international peacekeeper, J. Paul Nadeau spent more than 31 years working with victims and learning from top experts in abuse, hostage-taking and human behaviour. And, as a survivor of physical and emotional abuse by an alcoholic father, he experienced first-hand the loss of hope and destructive internal dialogue that can immobilize as effectively as any prison. These inner "hostage-takers" rob us of our power to make positive changes, often leading us to simply give up and accept our fate. In Hostage to Myself, J. Paul Nadeau combines his personal experience, stories and insights to share practical tips that anyone can use to overcome the self-sabotaging thoughts and attitudes that prevent them from achieving their dreams. Hostage to Myself can help you free yourself from whatever is holding you back and keeping YOU hostage. Learn how to identify the root cause of what's holding you hostage gain the courage to take action and reclaim your personal power recognize and overcome "learned helplessness" take positive steps toward freeing yourself from your sabotaged state rid yourself of guilt, fear, self-pity and inaction BONUS: Includes a chapter by integrative therapist David Gilbert on how to use the healing power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), an acupressure and positive affirmation system that well-known surgeon and author Dr. Mehmet Oz routinely uses in his practice to help his patients optimize their emotional health. Says Dr. Oz, "more than any traditional or alternative method I have used or researched, EFT works."