Obsessive Disorder

It is a fact of human nature that we are capable of experiencing a wide range of thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply troubling. One such thought that many people may experience at some point in their lives is the desire to kill someone. This is a disturbing and distressing thought that can evoke feelings of guilt, shame, and self-loathing. But it is important to remember that having such thoughts does not make you a bad person. In fact, many people experience this thought at some point in their lives without ever acting on it.

Based on true life events, Lauryn Interrupted is the story of one young woman’s experience overcoming OCD, an anxiety disorder, through her faith in God, the support of her family, friends and some gifted helpers. During the darkest and most challenging days of her young adult life, Lauryn reconnects with Paul, a man she knew as a young child. She soon learns that her reunion with him is more than a chance meeting and was all part of God’s plan for the two of them.

Receive practical and insightful anxiety relief and comfort from someone with first hand experience struggling with a specific type of OCD. Kirstin Pagacz tells the riveting story of how she discovered her disorder. By high school, she was anorexic and a substance abuser—common "shadow syndromes" of OCD. By adulthood she was holding onto jobs and friends through sheer grit. Help came in the form of a miraculously well-timed public service announcement on NPR about OCD—at last, her illness had an identity.

Il DOC da Relazione è caratterizzato da fortissimi dubbi sulle relazioni sentimentali, talvolta invalidanti, che ci fanno sentire sbagliati, e mettono a repentaglio la solidità delle relazioni più importanti. Perché ti sembra di non provare più alcun sentimento? Perché improvvisamente è scomparsa l’attrazione sessuale? Perché ti trovi a fantasticare su altre persone, anche se non avevi mai pensato al tradimento?

Despite broad interest in developing concentrated treatment programs for OCD, practitioners face several challenges when trying to launch and maintain these programs. This book will provide a comprehensive guide covering the topics of import for clinicians, researchers, and administrators, across different types of institutions and care settings, who want to build an intensive treatment program into their clinical practice across different types of institutions and care settings.

Ständiges Händewaschen, mehrmaliges Kontrollieren, ob der Herd aus ist, immer wiederkehrende negative Gedanken... die Grenze zwischen "mach ich manchmal/denk ich manchmal" und einer Zwangsstörung ist oft fließend. Dieser Ratgeber informiert Sie über diese Erkrankung, liefert hilfreiche Strategien, um sich von Zwängen zu befreien, zeigt Ihnen, wann professionelle Hilfe nötig ist, erklärt, welche Behandlungsmöglichkeiten es gibt. Dr. med. Daniel Illy ist ein erfahrener Arzt und Psychotherapeut und arbeitet täglich mit Patienten, die unter Zwangsstörungen leiden.

Ariel is afraid of her own mind. She already feels like she is too big, too queer, too rough to live up to her parents' exacting expectations, or to fit into what the world expects of a “good girl.” And as violent fantasies she can’t control take over every aspect of her life, she is convinced something much deeper is wrong with her. Ever since her older sister escaped to college, Ariel isn't sure if her careful rituals and practiced distance will be enough to keep those around her safe anymore.

Dive into this comprehensive guide and discover a structured path towards understanding, managing, and ultimately reclaiming your life from the torment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Crafted with precision, empathy, and backed by clinical research, “The Ultimate OCD Recovery Workbook” stands as a beacon for anyone navigating the often turbulent waters of OCD.

Captive, Madeline Dyer's first poetry collection, is based on the therapy writings she produced when she was experiencing psychosis and OCD due to autoimmune basal ganglia encephalitis, a rare type of brain inflammation caused by the immune system attacking the brain. While her communication skills and cognitive abilities diminished due to the effects of the inflammation, she was able to share her thoughts and emotions via the written word

We met Earl in 1990; we parted seven years later. So many little events had to fall into place before we met him that it seemed decreed above for him to become "our" Earl. He'd just chuckle to hear that, though. "Those jokers," he'd say about us. "They knew I was strictly a loner." What we also knew was his biggest secret. In this often humorous, true story, two homeowners go head-to-head with their tenant Earl, a quiet old loner and military retiree from the South.

Wenn Sie dieses Buch lesen, dann herzlichen Glückwunsch! Sie haben entschieden, dass Sie bereit sind für Veränderungen. Sie sind bereit, stark zu werden und bereit, Ihr Leben wieder in den Griff zu bekommen. Dieses Buch ist eine völlig transparente, tiefgründige und detaillierte Darstellung meiner Reise durch retroaktive Eifersucht, von ihren verletzlichen, unschuldigen Ursprüngen bis hin zu ihrer endgültigen, epischen Überwindung.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is quite common. It is one of those things that you should know more about, because there might be someone in your life who has it. The condition has pros and cons, but if you don’t know about any of those, life can be tough. In this book, we’ll touch on the nature of obsessions, how they are different from compulsive behavior, and which similarities they show. Additionally, the biological and environmental causes of this disorder will be highlighted.

When you see perfectionism in others and see the results of perfectionism, you would probably have a hard time believing that perfectionism could be holding so many people back. Truth is, perfectionism is holding many people back in a lot of ways. When you see a perfectly clean home, a perfect workplace report, and a perfect garden you can't help but envy the perfectionist. Perfectionism takes time; it takes a lot of time to make things perfect, and not only does it cost you a great deal of time, but it is also costing you mental well-being and happiness.

The non-judgmental acceptance of the feelings that emerge in our thoughts and emotions, in the present, manifests into a lifelong mindful practice. The similarities of the various modalities found around the world to practice mindfulness are more numerous than the differences and, in some cases, than the activities of a culture. They are passed down from generation to generation with the name of the activity rather than the more trending term of mindfulness.

We’ve all been there, sprawled across the couch in the small hours of the night, and our latest favorite TV show drops a bomb of a cliff-hanger. You really should go to bed. Tomorrow was the day you were going to start doing that productive thing - begin a new exercise routine, start writing, clean your room. Yet, the overwhelming stress of the cliff-hanger has fastened its grip around you and the only way to relieve it? Continue watching. “Go on.

Wer sich bisher mehr um andere als um sich selbst gekümmert hat, wer ausgepowert und gestresst ist und dauernd zu kurz kommt, kann jetzt aufatmen: Das Heilmittel heißt Selbstfürsorge in Aktion! Dr. Katharina Tempel zeigt in "Gib dir die Liebe, die du verdienst", wie man die Beziehung zu sich selbst verbessert und auf allen Ebenen bestmöglich für sich sorgen kann. Zahlreiche inspirierende Denkanstöße sowie die besten Übungen und Tipps ermöglichen es, sich selbst in einem neuen Licht zu sehen und ein glückliches und gelingendes Leben zu gestalten.

When people are diagnosed with OCD, it doesn’t always come as a surprise. With others, it may be more of a shock. However, when we look at the symptoms and the influences that affect such people, it may not be any wonder that it is more prevalent than many have assumed it to be. OCD is a very real, common disorder that knows variations in severity and randomness. Some people are obsessed with cleaning, while others can’t stop double-checking locks, organizational spaces, or items.

OCD has often been treated with success. In most cases, this treatment simply means that the symptoms are reduced and managed effectively. OCD can be something to live with, and can even, in some cases, work to a person’s advantage. However, addictions and compulsions can also be harmful to the brain and create a wave of dopamine fluctuations that damages one’s mental health. In this audiobook, we’ll go over some specific compulsions. We’ll answer various questions and tap into the information we have about hereditary causes.

When people are diagnosed with OCD, it doesn’t always come as a surprise. With others, it may be more of a shock. However, when we look at the symptoms and the influences that affect such people, it may not be any wonder that it is more prevalent than many have assumed it to be. OCD is a very real, common disorder that knows variations in severity and randomness. Some people are obsessed with cleaning, while others can’t stop double-checking locks, organizational spaces, or items.

If you’ve always wanted to start living like a minimalist, but you never knew how to get started, then look no further. This book won't focus on WHY adopt the minimalist lifestyle, but on the HOW because let's be honest you already know what minimalism is and why it's beneficial. If you’re ready to discover how to declutter, organize, simplify and free your family from the modern world of more-is-more, then read on and prepare for change.