Reviews"A truly wonderful, compassionate book." --James W. Broatch, executive director, Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation "A splendid book on OCD--lively, lucid, informative, and scholarly." --Ronald Pies, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine "A marvelous achievement--an excellent and very practical overview of OCD and its treatment." --Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D., associate professor, UCLA School of Medicine From the Trade Paperback edition., "A truly wonderful, compassionate book." --James W. Broatch, executive director, Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation "A splendid book on OCD--lively, lucid, informative, and scholarly." --Ronald Pies, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine "A marvelous achievement--an excellent and very practical overview of OCD and its treatment." --Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D., associate professor, UCLA School of Medicine
Dewey Decimal616.85/227
SynopsisWhile on vacation, Raymond incessantly checked the carpets of Disney World looking for poison he had seen spilled there--in his mind.... Sherry was terrified of her thoughts about stabbing her baby daughter.... Jeff couldn't silence a mental voice urging him to have sex with men and animals.... Howard Hughes had it. So did historical figures Martin Luther and Ignatius of Loyola. They all suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)--as do over five million Americans who need to know that there is now hope and help. Ian Osborn, M.D., a specialist in OCD and a sufferer himself, has written the first comprehensive book on the experience, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. He reveals recent discoveries about the disease as a biological disorder--a physical, not a psychological abnormality--and the exciting new therapies that have dramatically changed the future for OCD sufferers. His wise, compassionate book includes: Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis Six steps to conquering OCD Medication that works Early signs that show OCD in children Guidelines for family members A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups--and more
LC Classification NumberRC533