Obsessions Rituals And Wasted Time

Author : Donald Russell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781540736772
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Obsessions, Rituals and Wasted Time written by Donald Russell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having to save the world and its inhabitants from destruction, my body succumbed to perform tasks against the will of my conscious; it was as if someone else had taken up residence inside my head. I prayed relentlessly for God's help. He failed to answer, and 80% of my waking hours were spent needlessly performing rituals to prevent fabricated consequences such as the end of the world or my mother's untimely death. This book exposes OCD as a serious disorder and not just an acronym for someone with clean and orderly habits. This book also presents examples of how OCD overcomes all logic and blurs the separation between the existing and the imagined, and how I fought these obsessions endlessly, but never overcame their wrath until God finally did come to me in the form of a lie. The stories within are laced with humor, sadness, anxiety and religious faith. There is a happy ending with me finally opening my eyes to God's gifts that were there all along. It is not a fairy tale with a happy ending; it is a horror story with a happy ending.

Author : Edna B. Foa
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195335287
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder written by Edna B. Foa and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book guides clinicians in treating individuals with OCD through the use of exposure and ritual (response) prevention, one of the most effective and the most studied treatments for OCD.

Author : Leslie J. Shapiro
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding OCD written by Leslie J. Shapiro and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most experienced therapists in the world for treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) explains the disorder, the treatments available, and the skills needed to overcome and outsmart OCD. This is an eye-opening study of one of the most common psychiatric ailments diagnosed today—obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Written by Leslie J. Shapiro, a renowned therapist at one of the most well known OCD facilities in the world, this reference shares effective treatment strategies and clinical factors for helping therapists, mental health professionals, psychology students, clergy, and others deal with patients coping with this illness. The author offers case examples from her 15 years of residential work with patients, demonstrating how sufferers—even the most treatment resistant—can get control of the condition. Organized into three sections, this guidebook first reveals how OCD and guilt are intertwined and explores survival instincts, cultural factors, and the nature of thoughts. The second section covers aspects of the obsessive conscience such as scrupulosity, moralosity, and obsessive guilt. The book's conclusion describes effective exposure and response prevention strategies for these symptoms and examines methods of treatment that augment and help maintain recovery. An in-depth discussion on the differences between compulsive and impulsive behaviors—as well as other treatment impediments—is included.

Author : Ian Osborn
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals written by Ian Osborn and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1998 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive book on the experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder--a condition that affects more than five million Americans--"Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals" presents detailed and dramatic case studies and explains how the disorder is currently diagnosed and treated. Syndicated radio features.

Author : Jonathan Grayson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698153855
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder written by Jonathan Grayson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable “checking” rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others. Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides Dr. Jonathan Grayson’s revolutionary and compassionate program for finally breaking the cycle of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, including: Self-assessment tests that guide readers in identifying their specific type of OCD and help track their progress in treatment Case studies from Dr. Grayson’s revolutionary and profoundly successful treatment program Blueprints for programs tailored to particular manifestations of OCD Previously unexplored manifestations of OCD such as obsessive staring, Relationship OCD (R-OCD), obsessive intolerance of environmental sounds and chewing sounds Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic voice, to motivate themselves to succeed New therapies used in conjunction with exposure techniques “Trigger sheets” for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise in treatment Information on building a support group And much more Demystifying the process of OCD assessment and treatment, this indispensable book helps sufferers make sense of their own compulsions through frank, unflinching self-evaluation, and provides not only the knowledge of how to change—but the courage to do it.

Author : Cheryl Carmin
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0786748117
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified written by Cheryl Carmin and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complex illness that is often difficult to identify, OCD affects approximately 6 million to 9 million Americans. In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified, clinical psychologist and OCD specialist Cheryl Carmin offers an enlightening and useful guide for anyone with OCD, their families, and friends. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. Carmin helps those who suffer from the illness understand the true nature of OCD, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and the benefits of treatment through cognitive behavior therapy and/or medication. With insight and anecdotes from an OCD patient-advocate, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this condition, helping readers decide if it’s time to seek treatment and providing those with this anxiety disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.

Author : Jeffrey M. Schwartz
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062568655
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brain Lock written by Jeffrey M. Schwartz and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with all-new material from the author An estimated 5 million Americans suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and live diminished lives in which they are compelled to obsess about something or to repeat a similar task over and over. Traditionally, OCD has been treated with Prozac or similar drugs. The problem with medication, aside from its cost, is that 30 percent of people treated don't respond to it, and when the pills stop, the symptoms invariably return. In Brain Lock, Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D., presents a simple four-step method for overcoming OCD that is so effective, it's now used in academic treatment centers throughout the world. Proven by brain-imaging tests to actually alter the brain's chemistry, this method doesn't rely on psychopharmaceuticals. Instead, patients use cognitive self-therapy and behavior modification to develop new patterns of response to their obsessions. In essence, they use the mind to fix the brain. Using the real-life stories of actual patients, Brain Lock explains this revolutionary method and provides readers with the inspiration and tools to free themselves from their psychic prisons and regain control of their lives.

Author : Elna Yadin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199714983
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention Therapy written by Elna Yadin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 2-3% of the population is affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is a chronic condition that significantly affects daily functioning and quality of life. Many people with OCD would greatly benefit from receiving professional help to learn how to successfully manage this debilitating condition. This workbook aims to guide patients of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in how to best benefit from the treatment provided by their therapists. Treatments addressed in this publication include exposure and ritual (response) prevention, an effective, evidence-based treatment for this disorder. Designed to be used in conjunction with its companion therapist guide titled Exposure and Ritual (Response) Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, this Workbook includes an exposure and ritual prevention treatment program which is broken down into 17 - 20 biweekly treatment sessions. During these sessions the patient will be gradually exposed to situations and places that trigger his or her OCD symptoms. The goal is that over time the OCD sufferer comes to realize that the things he or she fears will not necessarily occur if the rituals are not performed. Some exposures will be supervised by the therapist, but the workbook can help the patient to practice on their own at home in order to overcome some of the barriers and difficulties that are part and parcel of every treatment.

Author : C. B. Scrignar
Publisher : Wellness Institute, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781587410604
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stress Strategies written by C. B. Scrignar and published by Wellness Institute, Inc.. This book was released on 1991-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sarah Kennedy MFT
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1475914253
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turning Black and White into Gray written by Sarah Kennedy MFT and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome and associated mood disorders are some of the most misunderstood challenges encountered today. Many unanswered questions can leave patients feeling afraid and alone. Available information is often vague or technical. Turning Black and White into Gray offers a firsthand account of the everyday lives of adults and children diagnosed with these puzzling disorders. What are these patients thinking? Why do they act the way they do? How can we help them? Through the personal stories of therapist Sarah Kennedy and her patient Keith Conrad, these questions and many others are honestly and clearly addressed. Combining personal and clinical points of view, Kennedy and Conrad clarify and explain puzzling behavior. They do this by sharing personal experience and stories that are often painful, sometimes humorous, but always helpful. Combining the personal with the clinical, Kennedy and Conrad share valuable information to help others understand bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome and mood disorders and to cope with the associated symptoms. Turning Black and White into Gray will comfort many who feel they are the only ones suffering with these debilitating conditions. While being educated, they will be offered gentle guidance through the darkness of fear toward a new horizon of enlightenment and understanding.