| Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals: The Hidden Epidemic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Contributor(s): Osborn, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0440508479 ISBN-13: 9780440508472 Publisher: Dell OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: While on vacation, Raymond incessantly checked the carpets of Disney World looking for poison he had seen spilled there -- in his mind....Sherry was terrified of her thoughts about stabbing her baby daughter....Jeff couldn't silence a mental voice urging him to have sex with men and animals.... Howard Hughes had it. So did historical figures Martin Luther and Ignatius of Loyola. They all suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) -- as do over five million Americans who need to know that there is now hope and help. Ian Osborn, M.D., a specialist in OCD and a sufferer himself, has written the first comprehensive book on the experience, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. He reveals recent discoveries about the disease as a biological disorder -- a physical, not a psychological abnormality -- and the exciting new therapies that have dramatically changed the future for OCD sufferers. His wise, compassionate book includes: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior - Self-help | Mood Disorders - General - Self-help | Compulsive Behavior - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ocd) |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.33" W x 8.05" (0.63 lbs) 336 pages |
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| Publisher Description: While on vacation, Raymond incessantly checked the carpets of Disney World looking for poison he had seen spilled there--in his mind.... Sherry was terrified of her thoughts about stabbing her baby daughter.... Jeff couldn't silence a mental voice urging him to have sex with men and animals.... Howard Hughes had it. So did historical figures Martin Luther and Ignatius of Loyola. They all suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)--as do over five million Americans who need to know that there is now hope and help. Ian Osborn, M.D., a specialist in OCD and a sufferer himself, has written the first comprehensive book on the experience, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. He reveals recent discoveries about the disease as a biological disorder--a physical, not a psychological abnormality--and the exciting new therapies that have dramatically changed the future for OCD sufferers. His wise, compassionate book includes: Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis Six steps to conquering OCD Medication that works Early signs that show OCD in children Guidelines for family members A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups--and more |