Obsessive Disorder

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.

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.

Starting at the age of 12, Derek's life began to get much more complicated. An internal struggle was about to take hold. Its grip would cause unimaginable anxiety. The normal thoughts and feelings he had prior were a distant memory. This had to be dealt with using irrational methods. Over time he had to manage and cope the best way he could. This is a true account of one Northwest man's experiences living with the mental disorder known as OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

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.

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

Acclaimed therapist Dr. Susan Forward offers crucial help to both obsessors and targets. Using vivid case histories, drawn largely from her two decades of practice, Dr. Forward outlines the stage of obsessive love—from romance to rejection, from pursuit to revenge. In a compassionate exploration of the roots of obsessive love, targets are given practical strategies for assertive communication and self-protection.

Estranging Novum: A New Thing How did God use mental illness, self-absorption, Waffle House, and failure after failure after failure for His glory and the greater good? Here is the strange and fantastic story of how Jesus Christ pulled an obsessive-compulsive bulimic narcissist out of bondage at the age of thirty-four and gave her true life, purpose, and peace. He made her a New Creation! Angela Teal is a wife, mother, and author of the middle grade fantasy series Brumbletide, which she writes under the pseudonym J. Reese Bradley. She has decades of failure and poor decisions under her belt...

Have you ever had a best friend of the opposite sex? You sit and listen to all their sexcapades and drama-filled relationship issues. You continue trying to be a friend but are dying inside, knowing that this is your soul mate - the one you have been in love with forever and a day. Kindrah decides to tell Amari how she feels, which doesn’t sit well with his girlfriend, Tanisha. Poor Kindrah is in for the fight of her life if she believes Tanisha will give up Amari. Come get obsessed with Kindrah, Amari, and Tanisha, and see obsessive behavior at its best.

Everybody has bad habits, emotional challenges, areas of dysfunction, or times when they engage in poor decision-making. But what can be done about inappropriate, hurtful, or even dangerous behaviors and habits? Oftentimes, well-intentioned people attempt to use sheer willpower and human effort to bring about positive life changes. But too often, both inner strength and willpower fade, and the temptations of life can become too strong and overwhelming for people to resist.

Did you now there are different types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? In this book, we will explain those types and compare them to each other. We will also give you an overview of how the disorder is diagnosed, what it consists of, and how you can overcome an obsessive personality. There are hidden gems in this book that can help you along the way. Don’t wait and take a look at it now!

Can you ever remember a time when anxiety was so prevalent? Is it that anxious people are merely becoming the norm, and their acceptance is more commonplace than ever? Certainly, both are true; and as we usher in a 'new future' that's uncertain on so many levels, treating this disorder becomes more and more common everyday. This book will take you to heights you never thought possible and will help you unlock every door that impedes your progress as it pertains to anxious living and the thoughts that freeze you from being who you truly can be.

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.

More than six million Americans have OCD. If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is likely that your persistent, obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions prevent you from fully enjoying life. But when you are accustomed to avoiding the things you fear, the thought of facing them head-on can be frightening and overwhelming. Life can be really tough for those suffering from OCD, but here's the good news: With the right knowledge and guidance, you can manage your OCD.

Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your path in life? Change the Route: Change Your Direction to Transform Your Life is a powerful guide that inspires and equips you to take charge of your journey, break free from old patterns, and embrace a life of purpose, growth, and discovery.

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.

Introducing the Perfectionism Unlocked Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle—a transformative guide to overcoming the challenges of perfectionism and embracing self-acceptance. Whether you’re striving for personal growth or seeking to understand the impact of perfectionism, the Perfectionism Unlocked Bundle offers the guidance and tools you need to free yourself from the pressures of perfectionism and find peace within.

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.

For As I Think In My Heart - So I Am: Combining Biblical Counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a transformative journey for Christians seeking to align their thoughts, emotions, and actions with biblical truth. In a world where the mind is often at war with the spirit, this book provides a powerful tool for overcoming the mental and emotional challenges that hinder spiritual growth. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Scripture and the practical techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book equips believers with the knowledge and skills needed to renew their minds ...

1 John 3:19-22 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 19 By this we know that we are of the truth and will persuade our heart before him, 20 in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God; 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight. A clean conscience brings us inner peace, calmness, and a profound joy that is seldom found in this world under the imperfection of fallen flesh that is ...

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.