Over and Over Again: Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0787908762 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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With answer to the 100 most often asked questions, this classic work combines the latest in scientific knowledge with supportive case histories and practical suggestions for help, and offers new hope to those touched by this insidious and widespread malady.. Its symptoms, ranging from repetitive handwashing to preoccupation with sexual, religious, or aggressive impulses, wreak havoc in people's lives, and often cause severe emotional and economic loss. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects roughly six million Americans. This sensitive and insightful book, the result of the authors' years of research and experimentation, is a much needed survival manual for OCD sufferers and the families and friAnds who share their pain
"As I read it, thirty-five years of my secrets jumped off the page. Many books discuss the disorder, but I found this to be the easiest to read, the most informative for not only myself but my family as well, and a great comfort rt of my OCD bible." (Marc Summers, television host, "Nickelodeon") ?Over and Over Again is the work of sensitive clinicians who have seen hundreds of patients with OCD. Jenike, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School)"A prescription for recovery from OCD. Their experience with this chronic, disabling, and mysterious disorder is apparent on every page. Every person with the disorder and every treater should read this book." (Pat Perkins, president, OCD Foundation). The book will fascinate readers with the intricacies of obsessive-compulsive symptoms that the patients share, and it will bring relief to thousands of sufferers from this disorder.? (Judith L. Rapoport, M.D., chief of child psychiatry, National Institute of Mental
"General Knowledge" according to Alex. In General Knowledge In 30 to 60 minutes you can get a broad overview of OCD. You will learn about symptoms, causes and treatments. You will learn how to identify OCD tendencies in yourselves and others. While I have no experience with it, nor am I close to any OCD sufferers, but every student of behavior should take an interest in this fascinating deviation from the norm. OCD research may still shed more light on general human psychology.. 0 to 60 minutes you can get a broad overview of OCD. You will learn about symptoms, causes and treatments. You will learn how to identify OCD tendencies in yourselves and others. While I have no experience with it, nor am I close to any OCD sufferers, but every student of behavior should take an interest in this fascinating deviation from the norm. OCD research may still shed more light on general human psychology.. Not Bad Jennifer Whildin I read Over and Over Again several years ago. It's not a bad book to explain OCD, but there are better ones out there.Over and Over Again contains the usual information: What OCD is like, some case examples, treatment options, and the like. Obviously, since it was written and published some years ago, there is new information out there. Still, this will serve as a great reference.If you write articles or books on OCD and wish to cover the history of treatment, Ove. hope for those with mental "hiccups" A Customer I found this book warm and fuzzy for someone with OCD. It was very basic and yet had insite on the disorder that brouhgt a little hope to those of us who feel hopeless.It is a must read for evey OCD patient in that it helps one come to terms with the disorder and feel ok about getting help. It is an easy read and one that is enjoyable. If you have never read a book on OCD this is a good first start.