{"product_id":"tormenting-thoughts-and-secret-rituals-the-hidden-epidemic-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-paperback","title":"Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals: The Hidden Epidemic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Osborn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoward 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis wise, compassionate book includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e Six steps to conquering OCD\u003cbr\u003e Medication that works\u003cbr\u003e Early signs that show OCD in children \u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for family members\u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups--and more\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.... \u003cbr\u003eHoward 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. \u003cbr\u003eHis wise, compassionate book includes: \u003cbr\u003e Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e Six steps to conquering OCD\u003cbr\u003e Medication that works\u003cbr\u003e Early signs that show OCD in children \u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for family members\u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups--and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoward 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: \u003cbr\u003e-- Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e-- Six steps to conquering OCD\u003cbr\u003e-- Medication that works\u003cbr\u003e-- Early signs that show OCD in children\u003cbr\u003e-- Guidelines for family members\u003cbr\u003e-- A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support groups...and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Osborn, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist at State College, Pennsylvania, and a specialist in the treatment of OCD. He lectures frequently to mental health professionals and to the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.05 x 5.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751966933280,"sku":"9780440508472","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e2068ca62b7a3819800cbbac2b65649d.webp?v=1779984406","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tormenting-thoughts-and-secret-rituals-the-hidden-epidemic-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}