Obsessive Compulsive

Charles Lindbergh is just one of several American icons whom Joshua Kendall puts on the psychologist's couch in America's Obsessives. In this fascinating look at the arc of American history through the lens of compulsive behavior, he shows how some of our nation's greatest achievements - from the Declaration of Independence to the invention of the iPhone - have roots in the disappointments and frustrations of early childhood.

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.

Everything Is an Emergency is about all the self-destructive stories someone tells himself, over and over, until they start to seem true. In images surreal, witty, and confessional, Jason shows us that OCD can be funny, even when it feels like it’s ruining your life.

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.

In a world that constantly pushes us to strive for flawlessness, The Psychology of Perfectionism: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Perfectionist Behavior invites you on an eye-opening journey through the intricate corridors of the human mind. Perfectionism, often celebrated as a virtue, can also become a relentless and unforgiving master. Within the pages of this audiobook, you'll find a comprehensive exploration of perfectionist behavior—its origins, manifestations, and its profound impact on our lives.

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.

Congratulations! This audio research report you have wisely chosen will prove to be one of the best investments of your other-person OCPD challenged life! Many concerned individuals have praised this work for being recorded with the layperson in mind. Yet, this audio also has much to offer any mental health professional who recognizes the tremendous value of clear, direct, easily understandable language, unencumbered by extensive cross-references, annotations, and distracting technical notes.

Battling with overthinking is a battle that never ends. You need to constantly be vigilant with analyzing your thoughts and identifying when bouts of anxiety begin to occur. This book will help you by teaching you strategies that will give you the tools you need to overcome your struggles and overcome them. Typically, overthinking is not a disorder or problem on its own, and is more of a symptom of another larger issue. Through listening to this book, you will begin to understand and discover the reasons for your overthinking.

Living with OCD is not for sissies. J.J. Keeler proves that. From her fears of the bomb in her teddy bear to her fear of running over innocent pedestrians, to her fear that she has caused a strangulation, she tells her story in a way that allows us to see inside her disease and to see that she has not lost her sense of humor. This light-hearted yet serious and comforting look at OCD lets some light into the closet of sufferers. This book is for those with OCD or who love someone with OCD, and for those who would like to know what it’s like to live with the daily challenges of OCD.

An award-winning journalist's eco-adventures across the globe with his three traveling companions: his fiancée, his OCD, and his chronic anxiety - a hilarious, wild jaunt that will inspire travelers, environmentalists, and anyone with mental illness.

In a world that demands flawlessness, your path to self-acceptance begins here. The Perfectionism Workbook is your essential guide to conquering the relentless grip of perfectionism and embracing a life of authenticity and fulfillment. Perfectionism, with its unrelenting standards and constant self-critique, can be an insidious force that holds you back from reaching your true potential. But fear not, for this audiobook is your trusted companion on the journey to breaking free from its shackles.

Nail-biting is more addictive and harder to quit than heroin! I feel your pain, frustration, and embarrassment. This is my story, too. I’ve run businesses, written books, earned advanced degrees, raced Ironman, and given speeches about mental toughness - and yet only recently was I able to finally stop chewing my fingers down to tattered, bloody nubs.

Die Zwangsstörung (OCD) ist eine komplexe psychische Erkrankung, die Millionen von Menschen weltweit betrifft. Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Analyse der Zwangsstörung und behandelt ihre neurobiologischen und psychologischen Grundlagen sowie die aktuellsten therapeutischen Strategien. Es richtet sich an Fachkräfte der psychischen Gesundheit, Forscher und Studenten und fasst jahrzehntelange Forschung und klinische Erfahrung zusammen, wobei eine ausgewogene Sicht zwischen Theorie und Praxis angeboten wird.

For an obsessive-compulsive (O-C for short), the idea of traveling is usually nothing more than that, an idea. An O-C actually doing the traveling is a terrifying prospect; we are far too circumscribed and self-regulated to accomplish the planning, get on the planes, find our accommodations at our destinations, and actually enjoy the process. Fold in introversion, and you’ve got a crippling combination. Solo travel? Forget it. “Travel for STOICs” is both a travel book and a survival manual, but of a different sort. It’s not about which great restaurants to patronize or what sites ...

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....

Joey Lott shares his wisdom from more than 20 years of direct, personal experience with obsessive-compulsive behavior. He gives a frank and honest account of how his own personal obsession took hold, detailing the way in which one single childhood incident set off a chain reaction of behavioral abnormalities that led him down a spiral of destruction.

Are you the type of person who likes everything to be clean to a fault and arranged in a specific order? Do you find yourself fretting about those things or not being able to sleep if items are out of place? It could be a symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder. Written with first hand knowledge, Learning to Live with OCD and Anxiety explains what OCD is, the symptoms that manifest within each of the different types, and the various treatments available.

Discover how to become a minimalist by decluttering your life of unwanted items and emotions at the same time. You will learn how to live a less stressful lifestyle with proven guidelines and exercises.

Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can’t stop talking - even in the middle of class. When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at home! It involves cars, suds, and pink plastic flamingos! But will their big plan turn into an even bigger disaster?

According to research conducted by the National Science Foundation, around 80 percent of our thoughts are negative and we have around 12,000-50,000 thoughts daily. That’s bound to have an impact on our mental health, isn’t it? You’re here because you want to turn things around, right? Discover the secrets of how to control your toxic, intrusive thoughts to where one day you will be able to tell people how you "used" to struggle. Not sure where to start? How to Heal from Toxic Thoughts offers insights even if you feel you’ve tried everything.