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Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Description
xii, 157 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive, compact guide for the person who has been recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The book offers guidance for coping with emotions related to the diagnosis itself, informing others of the diagnosis, and seeking effective treatment and support.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Description
vi, 296 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior, using case studies to understand its deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion.
"Mild compulsions, such as shopping with military precision or hanging the tea towels just so, are something most of us have witnessed, or even engaged in. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum, and at the extremes there exist life-altering disorders. Sharon Begley's meticulously...
Author
Language
English
Description
"The once little known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-- in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-- winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition. Our fascination with hoarding stems, according to Dr. Robin Zasio, from the fact that we all fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. From compulsive shoppers to hobbyists...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Description
xxiii, 179 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Using vivid case examples, practical exercises, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories, The Upside of OCD integrates the best of what's already out there for OCD treatment with a new relational twist that will take your treatment to a whole new level"--
8) Obsessive-compulsive disorder demystified: an essential guide for understanding and living with OCD
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Description
xvii, 292 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Description
xviii, 362 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Arguably one of the most complex emotional disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is surprisingly common. Furthermore, most people at some time in their lives exhibit a smattering of OCD-like symptoms. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder For Dummies sorts out the otherwise curious and confusing world of obsessive compulsive disorder. Engaging and comprehensive, it explains the causes of OCD and describes the rainbow of OCD symptoms. The book shows readers...
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Description
153 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Do you know about the Doomsayer? He's the guy dressed in rags with a cardboard sign that reads, "The End Is Near!" Having OCD is a lot like having this character inside your head. He's with you all the time; he knows your deepest fears, and he's not afraid to use them. You try to brush him off at first, but he's so sure of himself, so persistent that you find yourself taking his proclamations to heart. And you worry--a lot. After a while, you start...
12) Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away, or feel the need to wash your hands repeatedly, to hoard things, or to repeatedly check all appliances in the house have been turned off before you leave? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people. Using methods based on real clinical practice and proven cognitive behavioural therapy...
19) The sky is falling: understanding and coping with phobias, panic, and obsessive-compulsive disorders
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Physical Description
316 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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