Obsessive Disorder

Daniel Pecan Cambridge, 30, 35, 38 or 27, depending on how he feels that day, is a young man whose life is rich and full, provided he never leaves his Santa Monica apartment. After all, outside there are 8-inch-high curbs and there's always the horrible chance he might see a gas station attendant wearing a blue hat. So, except for the occasional trip to the Rite Aid to admire the California girl Zandy and to buy earplugs because they're on sale, he stays home a lot. And good thing, too.

OCDish is a guide that explains obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and many similar conditions in an easy-to-understand way. With this book, you can learn if your symptoms and behaviors are normal or something you should seek help for. It contains tips you won't find elsewhere to get control of your life. All the current treatments are discussed, along with an explanation of how to seek help and what to expect on those first visits. OCDish contains a great deal of information for concerned parents and family members, along with the latest resources. ...

Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources.

We all have certain patterns and behaviors that keep us from living our life to the fullest potential, and can even keep us trapped in painful memories or emotions. But once we admit we have these patterns, we’re one step closer to living the life we truly aspire to. Luckily with increased awareness of mental health comes more support and resources available to help you get there. This collection of over 200 tools from DBT, CBT, and ACT, made in collaboration with licensed therapists, were designed to support you in whatever you are struggling with.

"Unseen Chains: The everyday struggles of OCD" is an in-depth exploration of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that goes beyond common misconceptions. This guide examines how intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors impact daily life, relationships, and professional endeavors. From the anxiety-driven behaviors to practical coping strategies, each chapter provides valuable insights for those experiencing OCD symptoms, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. The book delves into the complex interplay between obsessive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors, exploring how these patterns ...

You're about to discover a proven way to overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for good and be able to have more self-control and freedom in your life. I'm a former OCD sufferer and I know exactly what it's like to have obsessive thoughts and compulsions. I used to have fear of germs, fear of making mistakes, and many others, which often led to refusing to shake hands and repeatedly bathing and showering.

Overwhelmed by OCD’s grip on your life? This audiobook highlights Sensory Awareness and Connection which takes healing to the next level with fresh tools designed to help you ground yourself, rediscover your senses, and build meaningful connections. With an emphasis on sensory focus and social connection, this edition offers new, easy-to-follow exercises tailored to help you thrive.

In the first comprehensive guide to treating obsessive compulsive disorder based on clinically proven behavioral therapy techniques, Dr. Lee Baer’s Getting Control has been providing OCD sufferers with information and relief for more than 20 years. In this updated edition, OCD sufferers and their loved ones will find everything they need to assess their symptoms, set realistic goals, and create specific therapeutic exercises for managing this disorder.

Diagnosing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be tricky, but when the symptoms are obvious, the conclusion is clear. OCD is quite common, and it is important to understand it. People who understand the disorder will have an easier time communicating and interacting with those who have it. But here is a question: Why is it called “obsessive compulsive”, in the first place? Aren’t obsessions and compulsions the same thing?

Tired of battling intrusive thoughts, rituals, and endless mental strain? Breaking Free from OCD offers a compassionate, actionable guide to understanding your OCD and finding peace—no complicated jargon or overwhelming techniques required. OCD impacts millions of people in the U.S., including about 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children. Symptoms often appear during the teenage years, with many experiencing them before 18. While women are diagnosed more often than men, roughly a third of those with OCD also have a related tic disorder (Wolmark, 2023).

Today a large part of our population is addicted to technology and social media. Every day we spend hours and hours tweeting, clicking thousands of Likes, videocalling, replying to emails or messages on Whatsapp. When we want to relax, we binge on Netflix and YouTube videos. Our children spend so much time in front of smartphone and tablets that they struggle to interact with real humans. The abuse of technology and social media creates also anxiety, stress, and insomnia. How can we mitigate the damaging effects of technology on our well-being, health and happiness of our children? In this ...

If you're navigating the stormy waters of parenting an explosive child and searching for a guiding star to lead you to calmer shores, then purchase this audiobook now! Embrace this opportunity to transform your parenting journey, turning challenges into triumphs and chaos into harmony.

This audiobook will guide you through understanding what narcissistic personality disorder is and teach you how to cope and heal from the abuse narcissists lash out. With this audiobook as your road map, you will be ready to begin the journey toward healthy boundaries and coping with anything the narcissist can dish out.

Seeking reassurance to remove doubt or fear is natural, and we all do it from time to time. However, it becomes a compulsion when it develops into something repetitive and ritualistic. This compulsion is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can perpetuate and worsen this condition, and can also create conflict between you, your friends, coworkers, and loved ones. So, how do you stop? The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook offers proven-effective tools to reduce compulsions, make peace with uncertainty, and better manage your OCD.

Today, you might be in the darkest place you can imagine. You are struggling to make it through the day, let alone be happy. It’s not that you don’t have the ability to turn your life around. It’s that you are missing the practical knowledge to do so. And here it is, at your fingertips!

From the heart and soul of lifelong mental-health sufferer Adam Shaw, combined with the expert mind of the talented and leading psychologist Lauren Callaghan, this audiobook is cohesively divided into two helpful parts. Detailed from the separate perspectives of a sufferer and a psychologist is an insight into mental-health recovery to which sufferers can really relate.

In The Incurable Romantic, Frank Tallis recounts the extraordinary stories of patients who are, quite literally, madly in love: A woman becomes utterly convinced that her dentist is secretly infatuated with her and drives him to leave the country; a man destroys his massive fortune through trysts with more than 3,000 prostitutes - because his ego requires that they fall in love with him; a beautiful woman's pathological jealousy destroys the men who love her.

People want to live with fewer restrictions on their lives and to achieve meaning, purpose, and success. Those with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, have been given limiting thoughts of things they can’t do by others and negative stigmas. This audiobook gives positive messages and a calming background to help change to a positive mindset. Split into two parts, Subliminal Affirmations and The Laws of Attraction Guide, this audiobook will first present you with affirmations to enter your subconscious and show that it can help in the most positive way to see a new outlook....

Unlock the Secrets to Supporting Loved Ones with OCD and Addiction Recovery Are you a caregiver, family member, or friend struggling to support someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and addiction? You’re not alone. The emotional toll, the constant worry, and the feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming. But there is hope and a way forward. OCD Therapy Team: How Family, Friends, and Caregivers Successfully Support People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction Recovery offers a comprehensive guide to transforming your support approach, empowering you to make a real ...

Many people are shackled by their own rigidity and perfectionism. This book was written for those with OCPD as well as the loved ones of those with OCPD. We will explain what OCPD is and discuss its causes. We will then go into the various ways that a person with OCPD can seek to be more open, less rigid and perfectionistic, and experience less overall frustration with life.